Coordinating Policies on Automotive Communities and Workers
Secretary of Labor Ordered to Coordinate Support for Automotive Communities
What it does
Agencies must coordinate with the Secretary of Labor to develop and align Federal policies and programs supporting automotive communities and workers.
Real-world impact
- Improves coordination of federal aid and job training for automotive communities.
- Requires agencies to share information and assist the Secretary of Labor.
- Directs outreach to businesses, labor groups, nonprofits, and local officials.
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Summary
This order directs the Secretary of Labor to lead a coordinated Federal response to communities and workers harmed by the decline in the automotive industry.
The Secretary must work with other departments to align policies and programs, advise the President with the Director of the National Economic Council, recommend policy changes, and reach out to businesses, labor groups, nonprofits, and local officials.
The goal is to improve job training, technical and financial assistance, and local recovery plans while requiring agencies to provide information and support.
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