As the next Congressional fight over payroll tax extensions and unemployment benefits and pipelines gets set up in the next few weeks for either its final chapter or to be kicked down the road a bit farther, one or the other, you’re going … [Read more...]
What’s scarier than Ghosts and Goblins on Halloween? Five Terrifying Facts about the American Economy
It's Halloween, a day for all things spooky and scary. And while ghouls, ghosts and goblins may be stalking the streets tonight, there is something far scarier afoot in America right now. With millions of people out of work and families … [Read more...]
Young Democrats urge Scott Brown to support President Obama’s American Jobs Act
Statement from Young Democrats of Massachusetts Chair Elaine Almquist Calling on Sen. Brown to support President Barack Obama’s American Jobs Act BOSTON - Young Democrats of Massachusetts Chair Elaine Almquist issued the following … [Read more...]
On Doing Better Than 50%, Part Two, Or, Is “Made in USA” A Jobs Program?
When last we met, it was to discuss a Big Idea that the Obama Administration might apply to get some job creation going, despite a difficult Congress; the Big Idea was to look at the “Buy American” provisions that exist in our laws, … [Read more...]
On Doing Better Than 50%, Or, Could More “Made In USA” Mean More Jobs?
We gotta grow some jobs, and that’s a fact, and we probably aren’t going to be able to do it with big ol’ jobs programs funded by the Federal Government, what with today’s politics and all, and that means if this Administration wants to … [Read more...]
Somerville jobs rally and picket line shuts down work at MaxPac
"Support from the Board of Alderman has been strong, but we have to keep the pressure on," said Jack Lister, also from Somerville and a leader of the Heat Frost & Insulators Local 6. "We really need more local jobs," said Roger … [Read more...]
Gov’s budget would cut homeless, mental health and employment programs
Please take a moment to review the areas of the budget that impact your clients/consumers and advise us as to any other line items in jeopardy that we should be monitoring by emailing Bill Yelenak.This is the first of several … [Read more...]
Building a stronger human service system in Massachusetts
2011-2012 Human Services Legislative AgendaPrior to the 2011-12 legislative session, the Providers' Council surveyed its statewide membership of human services providers about the challenges and opportunities that can be addressed to … [Read more...]
1,000,000 jobs will need filing in Massachusetts by 2016
1,000,000 jobs will need filling by 2016 - see Note that 700,000 plus will be jobs that need filing as baby boomers retire or become to old/feeble to work - and most will require certification and training. Again, community college … [Read more...]
Obama calls India creator, not poacher, of US jobs
P.S. What about H.I.P.A.A.? For those of you not in the health industry, this abbreviation stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The legislation addresses the issue of privacy of protected health information. (e.g. … [Read more...]
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