ADVOCACY

MAGNET is the voice of manufacturing in Northeast Ohio, advocating for manufacturers in dealing with the multitude of regulatory agencies at the local and regional level and in influencing public policy .

Ballot Initiative Puts Manufacturing at Risk in Ohio

CLEVELAND—July 21 , 2008—The Board of Directors of MAGNET, the Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network, unanimously voted last Friday, July 18, to oppose an initiated ballot measure mandating paid sick leave in the state of Ohio. The measure is being actively promoted by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and is deceptively named the “Healthy Families” Act.

“We estimate that this measure, if approved by the voters in November, will cost manufacturers between 6% and 15% in additional costs. This will certainly result in job loss and be a significant barrier to job creation or even maintenance in Northeast Ohio," said MAGNET President David Fouts. (More...)

Visit MAGNET's Sick Leave/HFA Resource Page for more information and links to action items you can use to communicate with state government officials.

Establishing an Advocacy Council comprised of manufacturing representation from across the region.
Hosting a series of eight regional meetings to gather insight from manufacturers.
Developing public policy positions as a result of input from regional manufacturers.
Disseminating MAGNET policy positions to community and political leadership.

For more information, contact Michael T. Kobylka, MAGNET's Director of Manufacturing Advocacy & Regulatory Affairs. Voice: 216-432-5208.