Manufacturing

11/09/06: Statement of CT Officials on Announced Closing of Bayer Pharmaceuticals

October 9, 2006

WEST HAVEN, Conn. - Connecticut Senators Christopher Dodd and Joseph Lieberman (D-CT), Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn.-3), Governor M. Jodi Rell and West Haven Mayor John M. Picard today issued the following statement on the closing of Bayer Pharmaceuticals North America.  Approximately 800 jobs-600 research and development jobs and 200 administrative and marketing jobs-at the West Haven facility will be affected by this closure.  

9/07/06: Dodd, Lieberman Announce Significant Appropriations for Connecticut's Defense, Submarine Industry

September 7, 2006


 
WASHINGTON – The Senate today approved the 2007 Defense Appropriations Bill, providing substantial support to Connecticut’s defense industry, particularly in the areas of submarine research and technology. In part due to the efforts of Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT), the bill will help boost the Connecticut economy and ensure that U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines are outfitted with the quality resources they need to perform their missions.

9/07/06: Dodd, Lieberman Announce Significant Appropriations for Connecticut's Defense, Submarine Industry

September 7, 2006

WASHINGTON – The Senate today approved the 2007 Defense Appropriations Bill, providing substantial support to Connecticut’s defense industry, particularly in the areas of submarine research and technology. In part due to the efforts of Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT), the bill will help boost the Connecticut economy and ensure that U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines are outfitted with the quality resources they need to perform their missions.

7/20/06: Dodd, Lieberman Announce Significant Appropriations for Connecticut's Defense Industry

July 20, 2006

WASHINGTON – The Senate Appropriations Committee approved today the 2007 Defense Appropriations Bill, providing substantial support to Connecticut’s defense industry. In part due to the efforts of Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman, (D-CT) the bill will help boost the Connecticut economy and ensure that U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines are outfitted with the quality resources they need to perform their missions.

5/16/06: Senator Dodd meets with Connecticut Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

May 16, 2006
Senator Dodd today met with Connecticut members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. They discussed the economy, the need to stop outsourcing of American jobs and ways to strengthen Connecticut's aerospace and defense industries.


4/13/06: Providing for our Troops and Protecting CT Jobs: Senator Dodd Visits Windsor-based Aero Gear Inc.


Senator Dodd addresses the workers at Aero Gear Inc.

April 13, 2006
Senator Dodd visited the Windsor-based manufacturer Aero Gear, Inc., where he announced new funding to will support Connecticut jobs and provide critical aerospace technology for the United States Army.


4/03/06: Statement of Senator Chris Dodd on Sikorsky Strike Resolution

April 3, 2006
“This has been a very difficult ordeal for the workers at Sikorsky. They have endured much and I know how tough it has been on them and their families. I'm pleased that this conflict has been settled but I would hope that Sikorsky management would continue to listen to the voices of these workers so this does not occur again in the future. This episode underscores the urge


3/29/06: Statement of Senator Dodd on Sikorsky Strike

March 29, 2006
“The workers at Sikorsky built this company. The reason Sikorsky is one of the preeminent helicopter manufacturing companies in the world is because of the quality expertise and skills of their workforce. So needless to say, I’m deeply troubled that this strike has not been settled. I’ve urged the management of Sikorsky in the strongest possible terms to redouble their efforts at finding some common ground with these workers. The answer lies in good faith negotiations – not threats of the hiring or utilization of other workers, especially in other states. That is definitely and absolutely not the answer. I have offered to do anything I can in my power to bring this strike to an end. In fact, today, in a conversation with Sikorsky management, I offered my office to facilitate any and all dialogue to ensure that these workers and the company find an equitable, fair solution to this strike. It is certainly not in the company’s best interest or our national security’s best interest to allow these workers’ expertise to be lost and for this disruption to negatively impact on our armed forces.”


1/09/06: Dodd, Lieberman Announce $85 Million Contract for Electric Boat

January 9, 2006
Washington, DC - Senators Dodd and Lieberman today announced that the Navy has awarded an $85 million contract to Electric Boat for work on the attack submarine USS TEXAS.


10/03/05: Senator Dodd tours Fermont's generator manufacturing operations.

Senator Dodd tours Fermont's generator manufacturing operations.

Providing for our Troops and Protecting CT Jobs: Senator Dodd visited the Bridgeport-based manufacturer Fermont where he announced plans for an additional $4.4 million in orders that will support Connecticut jobs and provide critical equipment for our troops serving overseas. Fermont manufactures generators used to power large military camp sites, medical units, and communication centers deployed in combat zones in Iraq and Afghanistan.


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