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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Contra
FROM: Supervisor Sunne Wright McPeak COSta
DATE: Introduced February 10, 1987 for Action on Colgy
February .24 , 1987
SUBJECT: potential Loss of Local Jobs Because of Subsidies from a
Foreign Government
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION
Request Congressman George Miller, Senator Alan Cranston,
Senator Pete Wilson and the California Economic Development
Commission investigate the allegations of subsidies from
foreign governments which result in a loss of local jobs and
California jobs. In particular, request an investigation into
the relationship of Korean Government subsidies to the
USX-POSCO joint venture and the resultant loss of local jobs
in Contra Costa County.
BACKGROUND
There is much concern about the invasion of the American
economy by foreign competitors and the loss of American jobs
to off shore companies. However, it looks as if the invasion
may have moved on-shore. There are many allegations about the
potential subsidy of USX-POSCO by the Korean Government and
the extent to which this may result in a loss of local jobs
and California jobs. This matter is of prime concern to
Contra Costa County' s economic survival; and should be
addressed by the Board of Supervisors. However, we need
additional resources to properly and objectively investigate
the issues. Therefore, it would be most helpful to request
the involvement of our federal representatives and of the
California Economic Development Commission.
ACTION OF BOARD ON March--I, APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER -)LX—
Steven Roberti of the Central Labor Council commented on the
above issue and urged the Board to approve the recommendation. Board
members discused the matter in some detail, and took the following
actions:
1. EXPRESSED the Board' s concern, and referred to the
Internal Operations Committee for review the above issue of
allegations of subsidies from foreign governments and joint ventures
which result in a loss of local and State jobs.
2. REQUESTED the Health Services Director and Community
Development Director to insure appropriate living quarters and that
all zoning and health and safety codes are being adhered to on
construction sites in the County. (Supervisor Powers abstained)
3 . REQUESTED the County Administrator to send a letter to
USS-Posco Industries expressing the County's concerns relative to the
employment of local people and inquiring as .-to their intentions in
terms of use of local union employees; and requesting information
regarding health benefits being offered to their employees and what
resultant impact they would see on the County' s Health System.
(Supervisor Fanden abstained)
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
See above
UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
AYES: NOES: AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
CC: .County Admi ni stri ator ATTESTED March 3, 1987
Community Development Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the
Director of Health Services Board of Supervisors & County
Internal Operations Committee
Administrator
M3e2/7-89 BY DEPUTY
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