Family Quote by Richard Ojeda
“You can't take a coal miner making $95,000 a year, the only work in these parts where you can support a family without having to hold down three jobs at once... and tell them, 'You can make minimum wage,' or, 'We can give you job training for jobs that don't exist in West Virginia.'”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign remarks, West Virginia Senate race, 2020
Highlights the mismatch between high‑paying local jobs and low‑wage expectations, criticizing unrealistic policy promises
In simple terms: High‑paying jobs exist, but policies often ignore them
Key Takeaway
Advocate for realistic job creation strategies
Themes
economics
politics
labor
policy
regional development
Mood
concerned
critical
urgent
Type
political
social commentary
When to use this quote
- community meetings
- legislative hearings
- economic development planning
Key Concepts
income disparity
job market
policy effectiveness
Questions to Reflect On
- What jobs truly exist locally?
- How can training align with market demand?
A Different Perspective
Policies may overlook structural industry changes
