David Roche, President of Sheet Metal Workers International Organization Local 40, wrote this op-ed following a training facility tour of his union which was attended by Senator Blumenthal.
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PILMA Applauds Senator Casey (D-PA) For Biopharmaceutical Job Creation Efforts
The Pharmaceutical Industry Labor-Management Association (PILMA) today applauded Pennsylvania Senator Robert Casey’s record of leadership on the issue of creating high-quality jobs in the life sciences sector.
America Invents Act Will Spur New Cures
The Pharmaceutical Industry Labor Management Association (PILMA) applauds the passage of the America Invents Act and encourages President Barack Obama to sign the bill into law.
Blumenthal Tours Sheet Metal Workers’ Training Center
Senator Richard Blumenthal toured the training center for the Sheet Metal Workers Local 40 and the Associated Sheet Metal and Roofing Contractors of Connecticut where he discussed how the center creates skilled laborers and helps promote economic growth.
Keep America Inventing: William Burga
William Burga, Past President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, wrote the following op-ed published in the Cleveland Plain Dealer urging passage of the 2011 America Invents Act (AIA).
Good patents protect jobs: William George
William George, Past President of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, wrote the following op-ed published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette advocating passage of the 2011 patent reform bill in order to provide incentive for innovation and keep Americans jobs from being shipped overseas.