9/6/2016 12:11:00 AM
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PERSPECTIVE: Metals Service Center Promoting Voter Registration
The Metals Service Center Institute declared September 2016 to be “National Voter Registration” month. The association is working with members to host voter registration drives and raise awareness of metals issues.
MSCI CEO Robert Weidner III explained voter registration drives will not be used to promote any one candidate, but rather to help metals industry colleagues “exercise their right to make their voice heard.”
Weidner said the metals manufacturing industry plays a critical role in the global economy, sustaining nearly 2.5 million U.S. jobs and contributing over $550 billion to U.S. gross domestic product. The metal industry’s economic impact is greater than the film, aircraft manufacturing and software industries.
MSCI is working with member companies to host voter registration drives and offer employees and customers an opportunity to register to vote. MSCI provides non-partisan materials on public policy issues that affect the metals industry, member companies and metals industry jobs.
“Our involvement in pro-manufacturing legislation is critical,” Weidner said. “Our country, and political parties are in a dramatic state. Although the news indicates the economy is recovering, it is not strong. The industrial metals supply chain is still shipping nearly 40% less than it was 10 years ago.”
Weidner said there “are important issues at hand that directly impact the metals industry, our member companies and their success. Many people depend on these jobs and the continued health of the industry to support their families.”
MSCI launched an advocacy website with its issues agenda and Congressional Scorecard. Web: msci.org/advocacy
Founded in 1909, the Metals Service Center Institute is a nonprofit association based in Rolling Meadows, Ill., serving 300 members in 1,200 North American locations. Web: MSCI.org
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