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OPA News Release: [01/10/2002]
Cabinet Members Make Re-Employment Top Priority
Labor,
Transportation, Commerce, Help Get Region Back To Work
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao was joined
by Commerce Secretary Don Evans and Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta
at the Workforce Recovery Conference on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002.
“We are bringing government, employers and workers together to get
Washington back to work and to turn around our country’s economy,”
Chao said. “We are waging a war against the recession that really is part
of our war against terrorism.”
"Like all Americans, Washingtonians want paychecks instead of
unemployment checks," said Evans. "By matching businesses displaying 'help
wanted' signs with people looking for jobs, today's job fair takes an important
step in getting Americans back to work."
“A safe and secure transportation system is crucial to the vitality
of our economy," said Secretary Mineta. "Through the formation of the new
Transportation Security Administration, we are restoring the confidence of the
American traveling public and creating several thousand new jobs, many of which
will be filled by displaced aviation workers. "
The Workforce Recovery Conference hosted over 200 employers and service
providers and put unemployed workers in touch with employers. Employers and
service providers are looking to fill over 700 positions. Employment training
workshops were also available throughout the day.
For more information, please see
http://www.dol.gov/21cw/jobfair-audio.htm
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