Being part of the immediate Tampa Bay Region, Pasco County has a continually growing labor force with experience in a wide range of industries. The Tampa Bay regional labor force totals more than 1.4 million skilled manufacturing and service workers ready to work. Florida is a "Right To Work" state with a law in place that eliminates strikes and interruptions; union participation represents less than 3% of the total Florida workforce. With a dedicated workforce, Pasco County employment is on the rise.