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unity, cleaning industry unity
March 24, 2020 Jeff Cross

An Industry Unites

Business and Management

Learn how building services providers plan to survive, and even thrive, after the fallout from COVID-19.

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unity, cleaning industry unity

Building Service Contractors Rise to Challenges From COVID-19

First article in a series detailing how the cleaning industry is uniting during a pandemic

During this COVID-19 crisis, most of you reading this right now are either under a voluntary stay at home situation...

COVID-19 Update: EVS Staff Prepare for Patient Overflows

COVID-19 Update: EVS Staff Prepare for Patient Overflows

As many workers stay home amid government orders to rest in place, employees in the cleaning industry—including environmental services (EVS)...

Prevent COVID-19 spread, hand washing
March 23, 2020 Julie Howard

After COVID-19: Long-Term Investments Facility Managers Can Make for Health and Hygiene

Health and Safety

Recommendations for two of the most frequently used areas of a facility that demonstrate a longer-term commitment to the health and well-being of building occupants.

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National Cleaning Week

Welcome to National Cleaning Week

There is no better time than now to elevate the cleaning industry

National Cleaning Week began yesterday, a prominent reminder during a time of pandemic that cleaning professionals are essential and valued...

paid sick leave

American Workers to Receive Paid Sick Leave

President signs law allowing workers affected by COVID-19 to stay home without financial loss

American workers who are quarantined, ill, or caring for family members due to the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible to receive...

ISSA Campaign Emphasizes the Importance of Cleaning Industry in Pandemic

ISSA Campaign Emphasizes the Importance of Cleaning Industry in Pandemic

This week, ISSA launched an advocacy campaign entitled “Cleaning Industry IS Essential.” The purpose of the campaign is to urge...

Custodians Among Essential Workers Remaining On-Site

Custodians Among Essential Workers Remaining On-Site

As office staff, teachers, and other employees work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, several groups of essential workers continue...

cleaning workers, appreciation, thank you

Update on ISSA’s Response to COVID-19

A letter thanking the cleaning industry from ISSA President John Barrett

To the ISSA Community, As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic together as an industry, it is my duty to keep...

Loans Available for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19

Loans Available for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19

As companies, schools, and organizations continue to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19, with some soon to find themselves...

toilet paper

Toilet Paper Manufacturers Working to Meet Public Demand

Consumers feel lack of restroom staple threatens basic needs

Whether you’re managing the restrooms in a public facility or just your own home, you’ve no doubt noticed the shortage...

School Custodians Continue Cleaning Yet Worry About Pay Amid Closings

School Custodians Continue Cleaning Yet Worry About Pay Amid Closings

Businesses continue to temporarily close across the United States to stop people from gathering and spreading COVID-19, from restaurants and...