Steelworker Tears Up in Reopening of Illinois Plant, 'Amazing' GDP Boon for Americans

Cal Grove : Jul 30, 2018
Faith, Family, America

When asked what it meant for him and his family, he said simply, "We're gonna make it."

[FaithFamilyAmerica.com] After President Trump's speech in Granite City, Illinois, on Thursday, where a steel plant reopened, bringing in 500 jobs immediately and 300 more in October, those who had been laid off were deeply gracious. (Screengrab via Facebook video)

One worker, named Tony, had been laid off from the job he loved for 2 1/2 years, forced to work extra jobs and amass 70 to 80-hour weeks, missing time for his family. He was interviewed by KSDK following the speech.

The steelworker became emotional...

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