Labor Day Gives Politicians a Chance to Push Jobs Plans

Another holiday, another chance for politicians to highlight their position on the issues.

With Labor Day upon us, politicians from both parties are talking about their plans to get Floridians back to work.

As our state struggles through the highest unemployment rate on record, we must redouble our efforts to build an economy and business-friendly environment where employees are needed; and, as governor that will be my highest priority, said Rick Scott, the Republican gubernatorial candidate on Monday. That is why I have a developed a seven-step plan that will create 700,000 private-sector jobs in seven years.

Florida has the potential to lead the way on job growth and turn our economy around, added Scott. Our workers are ready.I am ready.

But its not just Republicans who are using the holiday to promote their plans for jobs.

"Sadly, over 1 million Floridians are still unable to find work, said U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek, the Democratic nominee in the U.S. Senate race. Too many middle-class families are struggling to make ends meet. My fight is to rebuild the middle class, to bring jobs home to our state and put working people ahead of the special interests. For Floridians who have work and to those still looking for work, I always have fought and will fight for your interests above all else.

"My mission today is the same as it's been from day one: to create jobs and get Floridians back on the job, added Meek. On this Labor Day, we stand with the men and women who make this state great and will ensure our prosperity once again."