Our Stories

The American Jobs Alliance is about millions of Americans just like you. We come from all walks of life. We live in all parts of the United States – in cities, suburbs and the country. We share a commitment to bringing jobs back to America. The American Jobs Alliance is not about a political party. It’s about people. The American people.

Maudie Campbell

Known as “Mom” at work. 32 years at Transicold. Single mom, raised 2 daughters, 5 grandkids, 3 great-grandkids. Job outsourced to Asia. Her last words to her co-workers: “Don’t let this place take your pride away. You made it what it is.”

Betty Milone

2 children, 5 grandchildren. Production worker for 28 years at Trico. Job moved to Mexico, now worries about health insurance.

Earl Isaacs

Mayor of Waynesville, Ohio, Vietnam veteran and retired Delphi employee. (Click on image at left to view video of Mayor Issacs)

Bob Schlie

Machinist at Carlyle for 20 years. Earned $45,000 a year. Father and brother worked there too. Company moved to Asia. Wonders how he’ll put his son through college.

Darlene Ryan

Mother of 2. Quality control inspector at Carrier. Earned $47,000. Job sent to Asia, now unemployed.

Greg Duell

49, father of 2. Machine operator for 25 years. Job outsourced to Asia. “What are you going to do with all the regular people? Not everybody can be a doctor or a lawyer.”

Joe Desjardins

55, metal fabricator. 30 years on the job. Earned $78,000, raised a daughter and 2 sons. Job outsourced to Asia, now retraining.

Rick Siriani

Machinist at Carbon Graphite Co. Earned $60,000.

David Nowack

60, father of 1. Machine repairman for 38 years. Earned $55,000. Job outsourced to Mexico.

Jack Valenti

58 father of 2. Machine set up & operator for 28 years. Job outsourced to Asia, worried about insurance for his wife who can’t work. “Somebody’s got to do something or we won’t have any jobs left.”

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