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AFA seeks to represent the needs and concerns of every company in the industry, regardless of size. We are committed to pursuing the issues that are important to you both in the legislature and through the initiative process.

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See the 2024 JLARC Review of Aerospace HERE.

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• Competitive Business Climate – As competition for high-wage aerospace jobs increases both nationally and internationally, Washington must promote tax structures, environmental policy and reforms for our state’s workers compensation and unemployment insurance that encourage the growth and long-term stability for the industry.

 

• Tax Incentives - Extend tax incentives for every aerospace company in the state to encourage job growth and build on our industry’s latest successes.​

 

• Transportation - Stay committed to funding transportation infrastructure. Pursue both state and regional legislation and funding to accomplish this goal.

 

• Training and Education – Establish curriculum and develop skills at our universities, community and technical colleges and our training facilities that are driven by the current needs in the aerospace industry.  Ensure access statewide to short-term, customizable training that is coordinated and not duplicative.  Ensure workers are trained in the latest technologies as aerospace begins utilizing advanced materials for manufacturing.​

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• Healthcare - Find a solution for the high cost of health care in Washington, both through the state and federal government.

 

• Company Specific Lobbying Services – AFA has the unique ability to lobby the State Legislature on behalf on individual companies to address issues that only they may be struggling with.