International automakers, dealers, and their suppliers create 88,060 jobs and pay $6 billion in total employee compensation in Alabama alone. International automakers have invested $14.2 billion in Alabama’s auto industry. To demonstrate this success, his 12 employees, including: mazda, hyundai, mercedesand Honda We visited the Capitol and showcased the tremendous impact international automakers have on communities in Alabama and the United States.
Twelve Alabama autoworkers attended Auto’s Drive America’s first Congressional Drive-In on Wednesday, drawing approximately 100 international automaker employees from across the country to the Capitol.
Alabama international automakers produced 968,704 vehicles in Alabama, accounting for 100% of production in the state. International automakers and dealers contributed $12.6 billion to Alabama’s economy in 2022, according to the 2023 Economic Impact Report. Alabama’s six manufacturing facilities and 144 nameplate dealers contributed $903 million to state and local revenues.
Jennifer Safabian President and CEO of Autos Drive America.
“We were thrilled to welcome workers from Alabama to the first-ever Congressional Drive-In, where they learned about the incredible work that international automakers are bringing to the Yellowhammer State. I had the opportunity to speak with members of Congress about the impact of this,” Safabian said. “The investments our members are making have upskilled and grown the auto workforce while meeting evolving consumer demands and led to the resurgence of U.S. manufacturing. Nationwide, more than $107 billion has been made. communities across Alabama feel the benefits of an international automaker through career opportunities that help strengthen America’s middle class.”
Rhonda Gilliard I am the president of the management division of Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM).
“Meeting with Alabama legislators at the Capitol as part of the Autos Drive America Drive-in was an incredibly impactful experience for Team One members as they shared their manufacturing career stories,” said Gilyard. said. “MTM offers an important automotive manufacturing career in North Alabama, and the team members of the One He One team will continue their education and develop the skills to meet their goals, continue their education, and keep pace with rapidly evolving advanced automotive technology. It helps me improve.”
rob hood President of government affairs at Hyundai Motor Company.
“Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama team members were excited to have the opportunity to share their story with members of Congress,” Hood said. “We are proud to have a positive impact on Montgomery and the surrounding area. It is valuable for our team members to share their personal stories with these important leaders. It was an experience.”
This year’s event theme was “Investing in America,” highlighting the significant investments international automakers are making not only in their employees but also in communities in Alabama and across the country.
Autos Drive America members provide 140 workforce development programs to upskill and reskill current employees and educate tomorrow’s workers, contributing a total of $107 billion to U.S. businesses. I’ve invested.
“The drive-in gave Alabama lawmakers an opportunity to hear directly from their constituents about how they are investing in our workforce and communities,” Safabian added. “International automakers provide American jobs for American workers, invest heavily in the workforce of the future, and provide quality career and growth opportunities.”
International automakers invest $107 billion in their U.S. operations and directly employ 156,000 Americans, 103,600 of whom work in manufacturing.
Employees and executives from BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo will meet in more than 60 offices on Capitol Hill and join the international automaker community. We discussed the impact on production and investment in production. How are we preparing both current and future workforces for the evolving challenges and opportunities facing the automotive manufacturing industry?
Autos Drive America represents the U.S. operations of international automakers essential to America’s workforce, communities and economy. As the voice of America’s international automakers, Autos Drive America works closely with policymakers at all levels of government to advance policies that promote jobs, trade, and growth in the U.S. auto industry.
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