The US state of Missouri has created an organisation designed to keep it competitive with other states when it comes to vehicle manufacturing jobs, according to a Dow Jones report.
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The report said Missouri governor Bob Holden announced the creation of the Missouri Automotive Partnership on Wednesday at a suburban St. Louis DaimlerChrysler assembly plant.
The organisation is patterned after those in Michigan and Canada, Holden’s office reportedly said in a press release, and members will work with state officials to stabilise and ideally increase vehicle manufacturing employment in the state.
The organisation’s other responsibilities include researching issues and problems related to the industry, analysing proposed legislation and regulatory changes that affect the industry in Missouri and recommending actions to strengthen the industry.
Dow Jones said vehicle manufacturing accounts for 11% of Missouri’s total manufacturing employment, more than any other segment, and the average annual wage for Missouri automaker workers is $US75,000.
Ford and General Motors also have assembly plants in Missouri, the report noted.
