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Why US Manufacturing Advocacy Matters

March 17, 2014 by Joe Hackman 3 Comments

BLS Unemployment Manufacturing 2004 to 2016

If you or someone you care about works in the US Manufacturing industry, chances are you have a strong opinion about the importance of keeping the Manufacturing sector strong. Job growth rebounding from one of the worst recessions most of us have (and hopefully will) experience in our lifetimes is good for all. So on the level of jobs alone, it is a worth-while endeavor. When … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Jobs, Manufacturing Tagged With: Advocacy, Fracking, Manufacturing, Russia, Ukraine

The Real Problem with the Investing in American Jobs Walmart Commercial

February 13, 2014 by Joe Hackman 5 Comments

An old antiquated image of US Manufacturing

You may have heard that there is a controversy brewing over one of Walmart's recent commercials advocating on-shoring of jobs and manufacturing. Overall the idea that they are investing $250 billion in American Manufacturing over the next 10 years is a good thing. However there is a problem with the commercial, but it’s not what you might think. It has nothing to do with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Jobs, Manufacturing, News Tagged With: Advocacy, Jobs, Mike Rowe, Onshoring, Walmart

Why the Manufacturing Employment Skills Gap is Irrelevant

November 4, 2013 by Joe Hackman 3 Comments

There are two vocal positions in the manufacturing jobs debate, particularly as optimism grows around the industry. The first is that there is a skills gap that is slowing hiring and the rise of manufacturing in the USA. The second is that industry exploits a non-existent gap to further an agenda such as allowing more skilled immigrant visas. The truth is that everyone tends to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Jobs, Manufacturing Tagged With: Advocacy, Jobs, Manufacturing, Skills Gap, Training

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