Job creation is the number one priority. In order to accomplish this goal and revive the U.S. economy, steps must be taken to reach workers in all communities.
This current unemployment crisis is more complex than previous ones. Many employers are reluctant to rehire because they don’t believe they need to do so. Personnel cuts triggered as a way to save costs now mean efficiencies in the new economic environment. This time the task of creating jobs is more challenging than ever.
Senate Democrats are formulating specific measures that they will pull together into a new job creation bill. Tax deductions for businesses that hire new employees is a positive start.
We believe that among the many measures being added to the proposal should be those that specifically help create jobs in minority communities. Among these, for example, are incentives to hire local labor with an emphasis on projects that rebuild neighborhoods hardest hit by foreclosures. It is also important to take into account the role of non-profit community organizations as both employers and service providers and recognize they are key in the economic recovery. They should recieve support in the new legislation.
These are some of the measures that will help minority communities. The disproportionately high minority unemployment rate is having a devastating impact on African Americans and Latinos. These workers deserve employment opportunities.
These minority workers are part of the 16 million out of work, many of whom have lost their unemployment benefits. Legislators should not delay in extending unemployment insurance and COBRA benefits through the end of the year. These extensions will help contribute to overall stability in the tough job market, while new jobs are being created.
The proposed job creation bill will have a major impact if it benefits all communities. Job creation in all levels of our society will kick-start the economic recovery. We hope that partisanship will be put aside to do what is right for American people.
Job creation is the number one priority. In order to accomplish this goal and revive the U.S. economy, steps must be taken to reach workers in all communities.
This current unemployment crisis is more complex than previous ones. Many employers are reluctant to rehire because they don’t believe they need to do so. Personnel cuts triggered as a way to save costs now mean efficiencies in the new economic environment. This time the task of creating jobs is more challenging than ever.
Senate Democrats are formulating specific measures that they will pull together into a new job creation bill. Tax deductions for businesses that hire new employees is a positive start.
We believe that among the many measures being added to the proposal should be those that specifically help create jobs in minority communities. Among these, for example, are incentives to hire local labor with an emphasis on projects that rebuild neighborhoods hardest hit by foreclosures. It is also important to take into account the role of non-profit community organizations as both employers and service providers and recognize they are key in the economic recovery. They should recieve support in the new legislation.
These are some of the measures that will help minority communities. The disproportionately high minority unemployment rate is having a devastating impact on African Americans and Latinos. These workers deserve employment opportunities.
These minority workers are part of the 16 million out of work, many of whom have lost their unemployment benefits. Legislators should not delay in extending unemployment insurance and COBRA benefits through the end of the year. These extensions will help contribute to overall stability in the tough job market, while new jobs are being created.
