Schumer: Cummins Sees Jamestown Operation as One of its Very Best Assets

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U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today said, during a phone call with Cummins Chairman and CEO Tom Linebarger, Linebarger gave a strong indication that Cummins is committed to its engine manufacturing plant in Jamestown. Schumer made the call following recent news that Cummins would be cutting as many as 2,000 jobs worldwide. Schumer urged the CEO not to scale back work levels and to remain committed to the highly skilled and productive employees in Jamestown.

Following the call, Schumer said he was confident the plant has a good future and feels optimistic that the over 1,500 Jamestown jobs would be well-positioned to withstand the current global cost-cutting measures Cummins is considering. Mr. Linebarger expressed strong confidence in the Jamestown operation and indicated that the heavy truck market is a very positive asset for the firm.

"I spoke directly with Cummins Chairman and CEO Tom Linebarger, and I feel very confident that Cummins remains deeply committed to its workforce levels in Jamestown despite its efforts to cut costs at its facilities worldwide," said Schumer. "Preserving these vital Chautauqua County jobs for Cummins' world-class workforce is a top priority of mine, and I will continue to watch this situation like a hawk and stay in touch with the company and with local leaders so that we are doing all we can to help Cummins thrive in Jamestown for a long time to come. It is fair to say that Cummings is very pleased with the performance of the Jamestown operation -- which is one of their very best in the world -- and that the heavy truck market is a positive and profitable line of business for them."

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