Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Ted Strickland Responds: Jobs: As former Ohio Governor James Rhodes used to say, “Ohio is a state that makes things and grows things.” And that is still true today as manufacturing continues to be a crucial part of our state’s economic success. Today manufacturers produce more than 25 percent of Ohio’s gross state
Read moreCalifornia Gubernatorial Candidate Phil Angelides On the Issues: Jobs: • Phil Angelides has pledged to make creating and keeping California jobs a top priority. Under Angelides’ leadership, the California Capital Access Program (CalCAP) has made over 2,000 loans – including “micro-loans” – loans as small as $500, but generally less than $40,000 – to create or
Read moreAugust 11, 2006 – The National Mediation Board (NMB) today issued a decision stating that the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have not shown sufficient interest to hold a representation election for Mechanic & Related employees. Therefore, the NMB has certified the Machinists Union as the collective bargaining representative for Mechanic & Related employees of the
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Read moreMichigan Gubernatorial Candidate Jennifer Granholm On the Issues: Jobs: • Governor Jennifer Granholm of Michigan has developed a $6 billion comprehensive and aggressive economic plan called Jobs Today, Jobs Tomorrow. She says the Jobs Today, Jobs Tomorrow economic plan will create jobs and boost Michigan’s economy without sacrificing the quality of life of working families. The
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