Representative Mike Kelly Issues Statement on GE Transportation’s Plan to Create Hundreds of New Jobs in Erie

Representative Mike Kelly Issues Statement on GE Transportation’s Plan to Create Hundreds of New Jobs in Erie

Washington, D.C. —Representative Mike Kelly (PA-03) issued the following statement on GE Transportation’s announcement today that it plans to upgrade its Erie plant, an effort that will create approximately 360 jobs:

“Today is a great day for Erie. GE Transportation’s decision to invest more than $100 million in its Erie plant affirms its commitment to the Erie community and its confidence in Erie’s highly-skilled workforce. The upgraded Erie plant will play a key role in the company’s expanded focus on mining equipment production, as well as its service software and research development.

“Rising to meet the evolving demands of the global transportation industry, GE Transportation demonstrates perfectly how the private sector is uniquely positioned to create the growth and investment opportunities we need to get Americans back to work. I am confident that the more we let the private sector do what it does best, which is create jobs, the sooner our economy will recover and the American dream will be renewed.”

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