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Pass This Jobs Bill!
“… if we are going to restore America’s middle class, we need to rebuild the economy the American way, based on balance, fairness and the same set of rules for everyone from Wall Street to Main Street.” Download and Read the Facts via WhiteHouse.gov Download and Read the Extended Facts via The White House
Tagged American Jobs Act, barack obama, jobs
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City Council Set To Debate On A Living Wage Bill This Thursday
Unions, affordable housing groups, progressive democratic clubs and faith-based institutions are just a sampling of the partners that make up the diverse LivingWage NYC Campaign, a broad-based coalition that has been fighting to secure a better standard of living for many of New York City’s working families over the last year. Despite a growing opposition movement funded by business interests embolden after their defeat of the sick-leave bill earlier this year, LivingWage NYC received a bolt of momentum when Speaker Christine Quinn announced that a hearing would be called for this Thursday May 12th at 1pm at 250 Broadway, 16th floor to debate bringing the legislation, titled “Fair Wages for New Yorkers” Act, to the floor for a vote.
Tagged christine quinn, economic development, jobs, living, living wage, new york city
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A Vigil for Jobs
From the National Organization for Women: When: Dec. 3, 2010 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: Outside U.S. Senator Schumer’s office, 757 Third Avenue (betw. 47-48 Sts.) Contact: Noreen Connell, norconnell@aol.com or 212-586-3257 To mark the First Friday of the month release of Bureau of Labor Statistics unemployment data, the National Jobs for All Coalition will be joined by civil rights, community, labor, and religious groups in a “Vigil for Jobs” in front of U.S. Senator Schumer’s office to call for bold and decisive federal action to create more jobs. “During the last Great Depression, President Roosevelt’s New Deal jobs programs not only saved families from dire poverty and despair, but also left a lasting legacy of infrastructure, art, … More >>
NYS to Save Thousands of Jobs With The Passing of $26 Billion in Aid
After months of negotiating among lawmakers, Education Departments nation-wide will be receiving relief in the form of $10 billion in school funds recently made possible with the passage of a $26 billion dollar aid package during a special session of the House called yesterday by Speaker Pelosi. The objective is a combined effort to prevent 300,000 teacher and public sector layoffs with $16 billion reserved to help state governments bridge massive Healthcare/Medicaid expenses weighing heavily on their budgets. In order to keep the bill from increasing the deficit, offsets were made by closing existing corporate tax loopholes and agreeing to cuts in food stamp programs slated to go into effect 4 years from now. This aid package is a relief … More >>
Tagged congress, education, healthcare, jobs, national governors association, obama, Obey
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Paid Canvassing Gigs
From a friend of Ben’s: Job Description: The canvasser will be handed a walk list and be put in a group of five. When they reach the walk list destination they will knock on the doors that are on the list. When they come in contact with the person on the list, remind the home owner of the candidate’s race and the issues. keep it short and simple at the door because the list is of people who already expressed their support or are a likely Dem voter. The days : sat 10/31 sun 11/1 mon 11/2 Eday 11/3 10am-3pm 2pm-7pm 3pm-8pm 1pm-9pm If they work all four days they will be compensated with $250 only if they work all four days if … More >>
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