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Why Manufacture Local

OUR STRENGTH

Strong Economy, Middle Class and Small Business

Manufacturing is the most important cause of economic growth
Global Trade is based on Manufactured Goods, NOT Services
98% of manufacturing companies are Small Business and 75% have fewer than 20 employees
1/4 of American workers make less than $10 per hour, but the average annual salary in the Manufacturing Industry is $81,000.

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The Manufacturing Industry is Under Attack

Manufacturing jobs support strong, middle-class families
A Manufacturing Industry ensures America's independence.

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THE PROBLEM

Why America Manufactures Abroad

Access to Sweatshop Labor

Civil Attorney Rights

THE EFFECT

Minority Employment

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THE EFFECT

Environment / Pollution

America is Top 5 for Environmental Democracy
The increasing stingency of environmental regulation accounts for much of the 1990-2008 decrease in pollution emmissions from U.S. Manufacturing.
Cargo ships burn cheap, poisonous Bunker fuel
One cargo ship can pollute as much as 50 million cars
MANUFACTURE LOCAL® to reduce Pollution

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Women Worked to Win The Wars

The Manufacturing industry elevated women into the workspace.
Thus creating opportunities for future generations.
To break through the glass ceiling.

National Security

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BURDEN OVER FUTURE

College Debt

Record College Debt Threatens Economy
Manufacturing occupations are available for people at all education levels, from less than a high school diploma
Manufacturing goes to high school to find future workers.
Learn a Skill, Go to Technical School, Avoid $250K in Student Debt

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