Statement by Governor Ted Kulongoski on May employment numbers
(Salem) – “Today’s employment report reaffirms what we already know: thousands of Oregonians are out of work, seeking employment and need a job.
“To that end, I urge the legislature to pass the Emergency Jobs and Training Act I introduced last week – which will create thousands of jobs this summer and help Oregonians improve their skills through training programs and post-secondary education opportunities.
“The legislature has already passed a monumental transportation package, which coupled with federal investments, will support more than 7000 jobs statewide, and thousands of more jobs will be created through strategic investments in capital construction projects under consideration by the legislature right now.
“This has been a challenging session on many fronts, but the legislature has stepped up and accepted that challenge by enacting policies that position Oregon for long-term success when we do recover from this recession. And they have an opportunity now to pass a bill that will help thousands of Oregonians in the short term get back to work today and contribute to the betterment of our communities through the Emergency Jobs and Training Act.”
Contacts:
Anna Richter Taylor, 503-378-6169
Rem Nivens, 503-378-6496
Jillian Schoene, 503-378-5040
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