Today, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement about Alcoa Intalco’s plans to restart a portion of idled capacity at the Ferndale facility.
“Intalco’s decision to make more aluminum at the Ferndale plant means jobs for folks in the region and economic growth in Whatcom County.
“Alcoa's decision to make more aluminum in Ferndale, creating 60 direct and another 174 indirect jobs, justifies all of the hard work the workers, management, BPA and my office have done to keep these jobs here.
“Knowing Intalco will be adding 60 new jobs at their Ferndale plant, with another 174 indirect jobs that will be created in the region, on the same day that we learn the unemployment rate dropped nearly half a point is doubly great news.
“I have been working to keep Intalco running for more than ten years. The 500 jobs at the Ferndale plant are critical for workers in the area and economic activity in the region.
“I am committed to seeing Intalco secure a long term contract for affordable power that will provide stability for workers and give the plant a reason to make major long-term investments.”
