MICHauto | MICHauto's Statement on the American Jobs Plan

Breaking Down the American Jobs Plan, MICHauto's Statement

President Biden outlined a $2 trillion jobs and infrastructure plan on Wednesday, March 31, that would make a significant investment in roads, bridges, telecommunications, and climate change. The American Jobs Plan includes many MICHauto priorities for workforce development, electric vehicle investment, and research and development.

However, the proposed tax increases would be counter-productive to economic recovery and competitiveness. MICHauto views this bill as a starting point for negotiations and recognizes that transformative infrastructure investment requires bipartisan consensus. Read a statement from Executive Director Glenn Stevens Jr. and learn more about the plan.

CEO Spotlight: Doerken’s Kent Anderson

Kent Anderson is the president of Doerken Coatings North America. MICHauto spoke with Anderson about his priorities and motivations as an automotive executive. Learn more from MICHauto investor executives.

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Findings: Michigan 2020 Job Vacancy Survey

Michigan’s Labor Market News released findings from the Michigan 2020 Job Vacancy Survey. According to the survey, Michigan’s labor market had 184,000 job vacancies in 2020. The manufacturing industry had the second-lowest job vacancy rate in 2020, meaning there were 2.8 jobs open for every 100 positions filled. Read more.

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In addition to being one of the first manufacturers to pivot toward making PPE, Ford Motor Company has been a forerunner in implementing successful return-to-work safety protocols and on-site vaccination for employees amid COVID-19. Join Dr. Francesca Litow, Ford's medical director of global occupational health services, on April 15 at 1:15 p.m. to learn more about the company’s medical policies, programs, and procedures to #FinishStrong in the battle against COVID-19. Register today.