Congresswoman Laura Richardson's Statement on Boeing Layoffs

Statement

Today, Congresswoman Laura Richardson (D-CA37) issued the following statement regarding the anticipated layoffs at Boeing aircraft:

" The Boeing statement of this week that announced a 900 worker reduction at their Long Beach facility -- especially in an environment where California's unemployment rate looms at 12.4% - is disturbing news for our community."

"Whether it be the local grocery store, gas station or college, we all feel the negative impact this action will have on middle income jobs."

"Although Boeing recently secured an international order to deliver 10 C17s to India, scaling back production in preparation for a possible further work force reduction is going in the wrong direction."

"In light of this news, I intend to reach out to President Obama to seek his support in directing Secretary Gates to objectively evaluate the longevity and usefulness of the C17 vs. C5 before any final determinations are made."

"Finally, after encouraging news reports that indicated "for the first time in more than a decade, manufacturing jobs were created and not eliminated", this 900 person job hit at the Boeing facility in Long Beach has devastating consequences to our already delicate local economy."

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