Worker Assistance Workshop

The Governor's Task Force on Dislocated Workers came down from Little Rock this morning to assist workers being laid off from Cooper Tire as part of their transition to a "flex plant." Cooper Tire has sent word from its Ohio Headquarters that it hopes that the layoffs are temporary, but participants in today's workshop are anxious to find work. I pledged my support this morning to do what I can to help. These are hard workers who, through no fault of their own, find themselves unable to financially support their families.