Finding qualified workers the #1 issue for small business and it’s hindering growth today
HARRISBURG, Jan. 5, 2019 – The following reaction to Gov. Tom Wolf’s Budget Address may be attributed to Gordon Denlinger, state director of NFIB in Pennsylvania, which advocates for over 12,500 small and independent businesses in Pennsylvania:
“When speaking about improving the workforce, the Governor mentioned getting mothers working, daycare, teacher salaries, kindergarten, and other long-term laudable goals, but small businesses need more workers today to fill immediate vacancies. There wasn’t much detail on how he might help solve this problem quickly.
“Before spending another ten million dollars on workforce development, current programs that are redundant or unsuccessful should be eliminated. Gov. Wolf’s plan to cut the red tape and run the program under one central website with input from the business community is a positive approach.
“NFIB views the Governor’s comments about reforms to the criminal justice system and inmate re-entry programs as a way to help fill job openings at certain businesses, and we applaud his efforts.
“We are pleased the Governor made a promise of no new taxes, and we look forward to understanding how he will fund the initiatives he put forth today.”
“It’s ironic that the Governor wants to help businesses find qualified workers, but at the same time he is supporting a $15 minimum wage and pushing for a rule to expand overtime.
Contact for NFIB in Pennsylvania:
Gordon Denlinger
NFIB’s State Director in Pennsylvania
