Rep. Kucinich: Alcoa to keep jobs in Cleveland

CLEVELAND -- Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) says he has been informed that efforts to keep 1,200 jobs at Alcoa in Cleveland have been successful.

In September 2008, the 50,000 ton pres at Alcoa Forged and Cast Products was cracked rendering the press inoperable and putting the 1,200 jobs at risk. Alcoa estimated the repairs at $68 million and to keep the company in compliance with their subcontracting requirements to Lockheed Martin.

Alcoa has informed Congressman Kucinich of its plans to rebuild and modernize the press.

The congressman led the efforts to keep the jobs here.

"This is great news for Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Too many companies race to the bottom and export their skilled labor jobs oversees. Working hard with the United Auto Workers Local 1050 and Appropriations Chairman John Murtha (D-PA), we proved to Alcoa and Lockheed that Cleveland is the best place to find a skilled and motivated labor force. We welcome this renewed investment," said Kucinich.