National Railway Labor Conference is an association of all U.S. Class I freight railroads and many smaller freight and passenger lines. Through its National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC), the NRLC represents most of its members in national (multi-employer) negotiations with the twelve major rail labor organizations. The recently-concluded round, which began January 1, 2015, covered more than 30 railroads and 145,000 employees. The NCCC is chaired by the Chairman of the NRLC and includes the senior labor relations executives of following railroads: BNSF Railway Company, CN, CSX Transportation, Inc., Kansas City Southern Railway Company, Norfolk Southern Railway Company, and Union Pacific Railroad. In addition to national bargaining, the NRLC represents the railroads in the administration of the $2.6 billion industry-wide health and welfare plans for rail employees; on rail labor issues before federal agencies, congressional committees and the courts; and in labor arbitration cases. It also provides training programs for rail management. The NRLC was formed in 1963 when three regional railroad conferences formed a single, nationwide entity. The organization has been based in the Washington, D.C. area since 1968.

BCTGM is a company based out of 6772 Deerwood Ln N, Osseo, Minnesota, United States.

MSD's Mission: To guide, serve and support Delaware Physicians, promoting the practice and profession of medicine to enhance the health of our communities. MSD was founded in 1776 and incorporated on February 3, 1789, only 12 days after President Washington took his oath of office. It is the third oldest society of its kind in the US. Although much has changed in the medical profession since then, the principle upon which this Society of physicians was founded has remained steadfast: to further the medical profession in such a way that the health and well being of the citizens of Delaware can be enhanced. We exist to serve our members and, through them, the citizens of Delaware. We do this in four areas: advocacy, representation, public service, and education. The original 27-member organization has grown to a present membership of over 1,600 physicians throughout the State of Delaware. The Medical Society of Delaware continues its support of physicians in their vigor and spirit to advance the profession, which was the basis for its creation.

The Auto Care Association is the voice for the auto care industry—a coast-to-coast network of 500,000 independent manufacturers, distributors, parts stores and repair shops offering quality, choice and innovation for drivers. The Auto Care Association keeps its members ahead of the curve so they can continue to serve every kind of vehicle on the road today—providing parts and services designed to make vehicles last longer, perform better and keep drivers safer. For more information visit www.autocare.org.

The International Literacy Association (ILA) is a professional membership organization of literacy educators, researchers and experts spanning 128 countries. For more than 67 years, ILA has set the standard for how literacy is defined, taught and evaluated, connecting research and practice to improve the quality of literacy learning across the globe. Through its Standards for the Preparation of Literacy Professionals, ILA provides an evidence-based benchmark for the development and evaluation of literacy professional preparation programs. ILA collaborates with partners across the world to develop, gather and disseminate high-quality resources, which include three peer-reviewed and edited journals—The Reading Teacher, Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy and Reading Research Quarterly. Learn more at literacyworldwide.org.

THE ABELL FOUNDATION, INC. is a company based out of 111 SOUTH CALVERT STREET, STE 2300, BALTIMORE, Maryland, United States.

WHAT IS ASPB? ASPB is a professional society devoted to the advancement of the plant sciences. It publishes two world-class journals and organizes conferences, and other activities that are key to the advancement of the science. Membership in the American Society of Plant Biologists is open to anyone from any nation engaged with the full spectrum of plant science research from fundamental to applied. WHAT IS A PLANT SCIENTIST? A plant scientist specializes in the scientific study of plants. Within plant biology there are many areas of interest including cellular and molecular biology, genetics, development, evolution, physiology and biochemistry. Plant scientists are working world-wide in nearly all industries including academia, corporations, pharmacology, research, non-profits and government.

The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) represents the private sector manufacturers of plasma-derived and recombinant analog therapies, collectively known as plasma protein therapies and the collectors of source plasma used for fractionation. As a trusted partner to health systems, PPTA drives broad and reliable access to plasma derived medicinal products with a focus on the well-being of patients and plasma donors. These therapies are used by small patient populations worldwide to treat a variety of rare diseases and serious medical conditions. PPTA works globally to: • Advocate for access to and affordability of therapies for patients • Engage in constructive dialogue with regulatory agencies • Collaborate with patient advocacy organizations PPTA also administers standards and programs that help ensure the quality and safety of plasma collection and manufacturing and protect both donors and patients. PLASMA AVAILABILITY • Responsibly Improve the Reliable Availability of Plasma • Advocate for global sufficiency of plasma • Pioneer plasma safety and manufacturing quality and support donor well-being • Drive progressive policies for plasma collections ACCESS TO THERAPIES • Advocate for Patient Access to Plasma Protein Therapies • Promote clinician authority and patient participation in treatment • decisions • Pursue reimbursement models recognizing the unique nature of plasma protein therapies • Shape decisions of authorities to improve plasma protein therapy availability • Forage partnerships that support patient-focused initiatives AWARENESS • Advance the Understanding of the Plasma Ecosystem • Encourage plasma donation globally • Generate and promote evidence-based information about plasma • Explain the importance, unique nature, and value of plasma protein therapies

The National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides scientists in the lab the funding they need to make game-changing discoveries in cancer treatments, detection, prevention and ultimately, a cure. NFCR has distinguished itself in the cancer research sector by emphasizing long-term, transformative research often overlooked by other major funding sources. With the help of more than 5.3 million individual donors over the last 50 years, NFCR has provided $410 million in funding to public education and cancer research leading to some of the important, life-saving discoveries that benefit patients today. We make cures possible. Join us.

Your retirement security is our priority! We advocate to protect, strengthen & boost your Social Security & Medicare benefits.

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) is a multidisciplinary association dedicated to advancing the safe and effective use of ultrasound in medicine through professional and public education, research, development of guidelines, and accreditation.

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