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Auto, Labor, Manufacturing & Trade
The working men and women of Michigan and their families have always been Congressman Dingell’s top priority. Throughout his tenure in Congress, he has actively worked to ensure that all working men and women have a safe work environment and are compensated fairly. He has also consistently advocated for proper enforcement of our trade laws and has fought against efforts to weaken our labor laws.
October 03, 2005 - Representative Dingell at the GEMA opening ceremony in Dundee
October 03, 2005 - Representative Dingell at the GEMA opening ceremony in Dundee

Congressman Dingell is deeply concerned with the loss of American jobs. Over the past decade, we have witnessed the migration of millions of American jobs overseas, particularly in Michigan. Irresponsible tax and trade policies by the previous Administration in large part facilitated this trend, and Congressman Dingell will work during the 111th Congress to enact legislation to reinvigorate the Nation’s economy, particularly the manufacturing sector. To that end, Congressman Dingell has consistently supported increased funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program (MEP). MEP is the only federal program dedicated to providing technical support and services to manufacturers, providing access to training and technologies that improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability helping manufacturers to compete in the global workforce.

Congressman Dingell believes in fair trade, not free trade, and wants to ensure that as America opens up its market to imports, our trading partners should open up their markets as well. He has voted in favor of free trade agreements that included protections for worker rights and the environment, but has opposed trade deals when those protections were weak or absent. For example, he does not support the Korea Free Trade Agreement, as negotiated by the previous Administration, because it allows the Korean market to remain virtually closed to U.S.-made automobiles.

Congressman Dingell has also been a strong advocate for ending international currency manipulation. Nations such as China and Japan have used international currency markets to drive down the cost of their own currencies, thereby artificially lowering the price of their exports and driving the prices of American-made goods higher.

Cash-for-Clunkers
Congressman Dingell played a critical role in the drafting of H.R. 2751, the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act (also known as “cash-for-clunkers”), sponsored by Congresswoman Betty Sutton of Ohio.  This bill won the support of the United Auto Workers, domestic and foreign auto manufacturers and suppliers, and automotive dealers, resulting in meaningful reductions in vehicle fleet carbon emissions and fuel consumption, all while providing much-needed stimulus for our ailing automakers and economy. President Obama signed the bill in June 2009. Cash-for-clunkers added 1.66 percent of the 3.5 percent growth in the nation's GDP during the third quarter of 2009, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis at U.S. Department of Commerce.

 

Legislation Congressman Dingell has sponsored or cosponsored in the 111th Congress

H.R.11 – Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

H.R. 12 – Paycheck Fairness Act

H.R. 399 – To direct the Secretary of Labor to make a grant to a public university to establish the Center for the Study of Women and Workplace Policy

H.R. 413 – Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act

H.R. 1409 – Employee Free Choice Act

H.R. 1881 – Transportation Security Workforce Enhancement Act

H.R. 2150 – To increase the amount of direct loans that may be provided by the Secretary of Energy to improve facilities for advanced technology vehicles manufacturing

H.R. 2454 – American Clean Energy and Security Act

H.R. 2751 – Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act

H.R. 3548 – Unemployment Compensation Extension Act

News in the 111th
Archived Press Releases
09-22-2009
Dingell Pushes for Unemployment Extension
09-16-2009
Dingell on the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act
09-15-2009
Single Standard = Certainty for Industry, Increased Security for Thousands of Workers
09-14-2009
Dingell Urges Extension of Unemployment Benefits Legislation
09-09-2009
Dingell on Loans to Automakers
08-26-2009
Dingell on CARS Program Success and Meeting with Michigan Auto Dealers
08-25-2009
Dingell Meets With Suppliers to Discuss Solutions
08-20-2009
Dingell on Decision to Suspend CARS Program Next Week
08-18-2009
Dingell Hails GM Decision to Increase Production
08-05-2009
Dingell Praises Governor Granholm, State Leaders for Winning Effort
07-31-2009
Dingell on Additional $2 Billion for CARS Program
07-31-2009
Dingell on New Funds for CARS Program
07-30-2009
Exemption For Some Automakers Has Dingell Asking Questions
07-24-2009
Dingell Marks Beginning of CARS Program
07-13-2009
Dingell on Rattner Decision to Leave Task Force
07-10-2009
Dingell on General Motors Co. Exit from Bankruptcy
07-06-2009
Dingell on General Motors Co. Pending Exit from Bankruptcy
06-26-2009
Dingell on GM Decision to Locate New Plant in Michigan
06-23-2009
Dingell on Loans to Automakers
06-19-2009
Michigan Congressional Delegation Asks Auto Task Force to Help Suppliers
06-17-2009
Dingell Applauds Labor Department Release of Funds for Unemployment Insurance
06-10-2009
Dingell Statement on Chrysler/Fiat Deal
06-10-2009
Dingell Statement on Chrysler/Fiat Deal
06-09-2009
Dingell Statement on “Cash-for-Clunkers”
06-08-2009
Dingell Statement on Chrysler
06-08-2009
Michigan Congressional Delegation Looks to Labor Department for Grants to Help with Worker Retraining
06-05-2009
Michigan Congressional Members Call on GM CEO Henderson to Meet with Members in DC
06-01-2009
Dingell on General Motors
06-01-2009
Why Willow Run? Dingell Wants Answers
05-19-2009
Dingell Statement on Passage of Fleet Modernization/Cash for Clunkers Amendment
05-06-2009
Dingell Hails Ford’s Decision to Invest $550M in Michigan Plant
05-05-2009
Dingell Statement on Fleet Modernization Agreement
04-30-2009
Dingell Statement on Chrysler
04-28-2009
Chrysler-Fiat Alliance Making Progress, Michigan Members Call on Holdout Secured Creditors to Participate
04-22-2009
Statement from the Democratic Members of Michigan Congressional Delegation
04-15-2009
Dingell, Civic Leaders Brainstorm on Creating Worker Retraining Options
04-14-2009
Dingell Praises Governor Granholm, Advanced Battery Manufacturers on New Investment in Michigan
04-09-2009
Dingell Praises President Obama’s Plan to Modernize Government Fleet with American Cars
04-01-2009
Dingell Comments on the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save (CARS) Act
03-30-2009
Dingell on Obama Auto Industry Announcement
03-27-2009
Dingell on President Obama’s CAFE Decision
03-26-2009
Dingell’s Gets Top Marks for Middle Class Support
03-19-2009
Dingell to Co-Sponsor Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save (CARS) Act
03-17-2009
Dingell on Stimulating the Economy through Trade
03-12-2009
Dingell on GM’s Loan Decision
03-10-2009
Dingell on Introduction of Employee Free Choice Act
03-05-2009
Congressman Dingell on EPA Hearing on California Emissions Waiver
02-24-2009
Dingell & Levin On Meeting With Senior Members Of President Obama’s Auto Team
02-18-2009
Dingell on GM, Chrysler Additional Loan Request
02-17-2009
Dingell on Auto Restructuring Plans
01-26-2009
Dingell on President Obama Announcement on Emissions Waiver Review
01-23-2009
Entire Congressional Delegation Asks President for Help Creating Green Jobs
Additional Resources

Displaced Worker Assistance and Training Opportunities Guidebook

The Southeast Michigan Rehiring, Retraining, and Relief Fair

House Committee on Education and Labor

House Committee on Energy and Commerce - Trade

Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth

U.S. Department of Labor

GAO Report Requested by Dingell on Offshoring Services

 

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