Husted, Acting Labor Secretary Sonderling celebrate Labor Day with Ohio workers

“Ohio’s workers, job creators and innovators are the backbone of our economy and the reason our state is the number one place to do business.” COLUMBUS – Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) today joined Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling for a visit to Yarder Manufacturing and the Fulton County Fair to celebrate Labor Day and meet with Ohio workers, small-business owners and community members. “Ohio’s workers, job creators and innovators are the backbone of our economy and the reason our state is the number one place to do business. I was honored to join Acting Secretary Sonderling on Labor Day to celebrate their hard work and see firsthand the people and businesses driving our state’s success and keeping Ohio moving forward,” said Husted. Yarder Manufacturing specializes in high-quality production sheet metal fabrication. Husted and Sonderling visited the shop floor to learn more about the company’s operations and met with workers and company leadership. At the Fulton County Fair, Husted and Sonderling met with small-business owners, vendors and fair participants to discuss the challenges facing Ohio’s small businesses and workforce. This builds on Husted’s work to support small businesses. In the Senate, Husted is supporting the: Made in America Manufacturing Financing Act : This bill would expand access to growth capital for small U.S.-based manufacturers. Investing in All of America Act: This bill would expand access to capital for small businesses in rural and low-income communities, as well as those in the manufacturing and critical technology sectors. AI for Mainstreet Act: This bill would provide training, guidance and support to American small businesses looking to implement AI into their businesses. Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act: This bill would eliminate the requirement for small businesses to report beneficial ownership information to the Treasury Department, which is burdensome and overreaching. Husted also supported the Working Families Tax Cuts Act in July 2025, which includes pro-growth policies that support investment in manufacturing states like Ohio, including: Full and immediate expensing for investments in machinery, equipment, technology and software through bonus depreciation. Doubles small business expensing limits for new investments in machinery, equipment, technology and software. Permanent and immediate expensing for research and development costs. Full expensing for investments in new factories. Permanently expands the interest write-off available to businesses and manufacturers. Cuts taxes on tips and overtime, saving tipped and overtime workers up to $1,750 per year.