Your Weekly Industry Updates June 04, 2026

2026 Wage + Benefits Survey Now Open!

The 2026 Wage + Benefits Survey is now open. As one of the print and packaging industry’s most comprehensive benchmarking resources, the survey provides valuable insight into wages, benefits, workforce trends, and compensation strategies across more than 200 positions. Participation is free, confidential, and helps organizations make more informed workforce and business decisions. Survey closes July 17.

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Emerging Leaders Academy

Designed to help organizations develop stronger leaders at every level, the Emerging Leaders Academy delivers practical insights on leadership performance, employee engagement, accountability, workforce retention, and succession planning. With SESSION TWO fast approaching, now is the ideal time to enroll and begin building the skills needed to lead teams and drive long-term organizational success.

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Limited Edition Prints to Commemorate Print’s Role in the United States’ Founding

GMA & APAN partner, The Printing Industry of the Carolinas (PICA), is continuing its celebration of print’s pivotal role in the American Revolution—and its enduring relevance today—through the release of limited-edition prints. Be on the lookout for a mailer from PICA with more information!

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How Would Your Business Respond if the Power Goes Out?

When your business can’t run due to a power outage, it can lead to dangerous conditions and costly downtime. Establishing and communicating a strong emergency preparedness and recovery plan can help you and your employees react safely and recover quickly if your business loses electricity.

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How Paper Food Packaging Makes Our Lives Safer

Ever notice how nearly impossible it is to open a box of crackers without it being obvious? That's intentional. Modern paper-based food packaging uses a precise combination of materials and adhesives so any tampering leaves an immediate, visible trace. Read more on how good paper packaging works hard, so you don't have to think about it.

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GMAEXCHANGE

Needs and Surpluses

Updates Added April 2026 - check out the equipment listings from Mount Carmel Printing Services.

To combat current supply chain issues plaguing our industry, we utilize the member-exclusive GMA Exchange. Members can submit a form of the items they may have in surplus (paper, inks, toner, machinery) or are looking to procure.

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GMAWORKFORCE

GMA Workforce

Please check for resumes frequently.

Updates Added May 20, 2026

GMA members are welcome to post their current job openings free of charge on our Association-wide, user-friendly career database. We often hear from members with positions to fill and will be glad to share your information.

If you are seeking a job in the printing and graphic communications area, please feel free to forward a resume to Judy Kellum at jkellum@graphicmedia.org.

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Graphic Media Alliance

Upcoming Events

January 1 - December 31, 2026

VIEW A FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS


June 11, 2026
10:00AM - 12:00PM

PIEF Trustees Meeting

Hybrid, Zoom and In-Person


June 16, 2026
10:00AM - 11:00AM

All-Region Council Meeting

Zoom Meeting


June 18, 2026
10:00AM - 12:00PM

Board of Directors Meeting

Hybrid, Zoom and In-Person


June 23, 2026

Emerging Leaders Academy - Session 2

Hybrid, Zoom and In-Person