Gillibrand talks jobs during Unison tour
NORWICH – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) toured Unison Industries Tuesday shortly after unveiling her “Made in America” Block Grant Program Act.
The goal of the “Made in America” act is to restructure small- and medium-sized manufacturers in areas of high unemployment. “How are we going to support ... manufacturers’ vision for long-term growth?” Gillibrand queried at the end of her visit. While New York state lost more than 123,000 manufacturing jobs from 2005 to 2010, Gillibrand says advanced and high-tech manufacturing is thriving here.
Gillibrand’s plan offers more support for manufacturers specializing in clean energy technology, and leverages more private investment into New York’s manufacturing hubs.
Her tour through the 160,000 sq. ft. Rt. 12 Norwich facility included demonstrations of the manufacturing process as well as descriptions of the company’s local outreach efforts.
According to Product Line Manager Mike Weaver, the Senator scheduled her visit in order to learn more about Unison’s continuing employment growth. The Norwich facility, a division of General Electric Aviation, announced last August that it would be creating between 50 and 75 jobs this year. “Quite frankly, we’re there,” said Weaver about the new jobs.
“It’s just inspiring ... here at Unison they create jobs, which is a big issue across New York state,” said Gillibrand. “Their leadership program is very innovative.”
Gillibrand also commended Unison’s support of veterans. “We need to make sure veterans have employment, make sure they have work when they return home,” she said.
She went on to emphasize an ever-increasing demand for aviation products from other countries such as China and India.
“[These products] serve our needs in the military and a growing industry overseas,” said Gillibrand. “We’re going to build those engines right here.”
Unison also boasts a number of new technological advances. “We just bought a new wind tunnel and hired two interns to set it up,” said Director of Operations Gary Cummings. “We have to pick our battles, know what it takes to be competitive.”
The visit was an excellent opportunity for the Senator to witness Unison’s job opportunities for the community, according to Weaver. “It was great that she could be here,” he said.
The goal of the “Made in America” act is to restructure small- and medium-sized manufacturers in areas of high unemployment. “How are we going to support ... manufacturers’ vision for long-term growth?” Gillibrand queried at the end of her visit. While New York state lost more than 123,000 manufacturing jobs from 2005 to 2010, Gillibrand says advanced and high-tech manufacturing is thriving here.
Gillibrand’s plan offers more support for manufacturers specializing in clean energy technology, and leverages more private investment into New York’s manufacturing hubs.
Her tour through the 160,000 sq. ft. Rt. 12 Norwich facility included demonstrations of the manufacturing process as well as descriptions of the company’s local outreach efforts.
According to Product Line Manager Mike Weaver, the Senator scheduled her visit in order to learn more about Unison’s continuing employment growth. The Norwich facility, a division of General Electric Aviation, announced last August that it would be creating between 50 and 75 jobs this year. “Quite frankly, we’re there,” said Weaver about the new jobs.
“It’s just inspiring ... here at Unison they create jobs, which is a big issue across New York state,” said Gillibrand. “Their leadership program is very innovative.”
Gillibrand also commended Unison’s support of veterans. “We need to make sure veterans have employment, make sure they have work when they return home,” she said.
She went on to emphasize an ever-increasing demand for aviation products from other countries such as China and India.
“[These products] serve our needs in the military and a growing industry overseas,” said Gillibrand. “We’re going to build those engines right here.”
Unison also boasts a number of new technological advances. “We just bought a new wind tunnel and hired two interns to set it up,” said Director of Operations Gary Cummings. “We have to pick our battles, know what it takes to be competitive.”
The visit was an excellent opportunity for the Senator to witness Unison’s job opportunities for the community, according to Weaver. “It was great that she could be here,” he said.
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