Randy Pettapiece, MPP for Perth Wellington.  Photo courtesy of Martin Dendekker.Randy Pettapiece, MPP for Perth Wellington. Photo courtesy of Martin Dendekker.
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MPP Hopes To Help Employees As Baldor Electric In Stratford Closes

The MPP for Perth-Wellington is trying to do what he can for the employees of Baldor Electric in Stratford.

The company announced this week that it will be phasing out manufacturing in Stratford. 65 employees are losing their jobs.

In a statement, MPP Randy Pettapiece says this is devastating news for the employees and their families.

He has contacted a senior representative of Baldor Electric and officials with the City of Stratford.

Pettapiece has also written to Brad Duguid, Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure, and to Premier Kathleen Wynne, to ask them to do what they can to help.

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