Congressman Peter Welch: Press Conference on Short-term Job Compensation Legislation
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At the Burlington International Airport, Rep. Welch outlined legislation he is championing that provides full federal support for the state’s Short-Time Compensation (STC) program, which encourages agreements between businesses and employees to avoid layoffs. Welch is joined by Vermont workers, business leaders and a representative of the Vermont Department of Labor. Managers and employees of Fab Tech, Inc., Ethan Allen, Hazelett Strip-Casting Corp. and Lane Press, Sandra Dragon – President, Associated Industries of Vermont, Patricia Moulton-Powden – Commissioner, Vermont Department of Labor