General President Hoffa Attends Signing, Praises Boost to Public Works Projects

WASHINGTON, March 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa commended President Obama for taking action to create jobs. President Obama signed the "Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act" in a White House ceremony today.

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Hoffa, who attended the ceremony at the White House, said he was especially pleased that the bill spurs public works projects. It also gives modest tax breaks for employers that hire people who've been out of a job.

"This is another step toward easing the terrifying economic insecurity that is plaguing working families," Hoffa said.

"I'm pleased that our elected representatives cooperated to try to help the millions of Americans who want a full time job but can't find one. I hope Congress will continue to find ways to get our economy moving so more people can support themselves and their families.

"When Wall Street can't provide enough credit and capital to stimulate the economy, the government has to step in. I'm glad that President Obama understands this important government function."

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters was founded in 1903 and represents more than 1.4 million hardworking men and women in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

SOURCE International Brotherhood of Teamsters

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