Bobby Jindal

Legislature OKs plan to overhaul labor department

Legislature OKs plan to overhaul labor department
Associated Press, By Melinda Deslatte
June 23, 2008

The Louisiana Legislature gave final passage Monday to Gov. Bobby Jindal's plan to revamp the state labor department and make it the coordinating agency for a fragmented system of worker-training programs and services around Louisiana.

Supporters said the state's work force training efforts are woefully uncoordinated and Jindal's proposal — sponsored by House Speaker Jim Tucker, R-Terrytown — would help better connect employers with a pool of skilled workers to fill thousands of vacant jobs in Louisiana.

The lengthy bill would replace the Department of Labor with a reorganized Louisiana Workforce Commission, with duties that include overseeing and coordinating many of the state's worker training programs and services needed by those seeking employment.

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