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House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
House of Representatives
Session of 2013 - 2014
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | September 5, 2014 10:24 AM |
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| From: | Representative Eli Evankovich |
| To: | All House members |
| Subject: | Resolution Designating October 3, 2014 as "Manufacturing Day" in Pennsylvania |
| In the very near future, I plan on introducing a resolution designating October 3, 2014, as "Manufacturing Day" in Pennsylvania. This is a part of a nation-wide effort led by the National Association of Manufacturers, and in our commonwealth by the Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association. Manufacturing is the lifeblood of the economic well-being in our commonwealth; generating over $70 billion annually in state gross product, employing 570,000 hardworking Pennsylvanians on the plant floor, and supporting supply, distribution, and retail networks that sustain millions of additional Pennsylvania jobs. However, there are upwards of 8,000 jobs that remain unfilled on our plant floors. Increasing awareness of our commonwealth's young people as to the opportunities that exist in this sector remains a challenge. Despite the fact that manufacturing jobs have above-average wages and benefits, averaging annual income over $65,000 - 44 percent higher than non-manufacturing sectors - stigmas that manufacturing is dirty, dangerous, and unfulfilling often remain uncontested. We must change this and becoming involved in Manufacturing Day is a critical first-step. As co-chairman of the House Manufacturing Caucus, I urge you to cosponsor this resolution. Additionally, I urge you to engage in one of the 34 registered Manufacturing Day events throughout Pennsylvania. Encourage your school districts and local policy makers to become involved as well. You can find a comprehensive list of these events here: http://www.mfgday.com/events?country=US&state=PA#filter Thank you for your attention and consideration. |
Introduced as HR1034