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Unemployed Veterens Factoid
Yesterday, the White House detailed its new Veterans Jobs Corps that will put 20,000 vets to work over the next five years. Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki described it as a “bold new effort” to lower the unemployment rate for veterans. And Interior Secretary Ken Salazar suggested that the program – aimed at preserving and restoring national parks -- is based on the FDR-era Civilian Conservation Corps.
Emergency Unemployment Prayer Vigil
Hundreds of jobless workers and clergy gathered on Capitol Hill for a Prayer Vigil, to support the need for emergency unemployment insurance.
Take Action: Americans Need Jobs, Real Jobs - FAIR Jobs
American Jobs Act: Majority Leader Harry Reid will bring the American Jobs Act for vote on Tuesday evening October 11th. Let your representatives in Washington know where you stand on this critical issue - contact them at 1-888-659-9401 or send them a message by clicking here and here.
Additionally, join the Machinists, unemployed workers and leaders of faith at the Capitol during the debate and vote on the American Jobs Act at 3:00PM.
Countdown to Calamity: Congress will also take up the issue on the Korea, Colombia and Panama Free Trade Agreements as early as Wednesday, October 12th. Click here to learn more about the Trade Agreements and take action by contacting your congressional representatives here.
Union of Unemployed Demands Real Solutions in Obama Jobs Speech
Union of Unemployed (UCubed) calls on the White House to deliver real, robust and immediate solutions to our nation’s jobs crisis in tonight’s presidential address on jobs.
Debt Talks Must Address Jobs Crisis
President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner are in private talks to raise the U.S. debt ceiling – the legal limit on borrowing by the federal government. The $4 trillion deal is expected to include a mix of spending cuts and new taxes – but nothing to create jobs.
TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress and the White House a deal forged without measures to spur job growth is a bad deal, doomed from the start. Tell leaders do not ignore jobs and the unemployed.
Union of Unemployed Warns of Double Dip Recession
The specter of a double dip recession came roaring back to life with the news from the U.S. Labor Department that the nation’s unemployment rate rose to 9.2 percent, with only 18,000 jobs added in June.
UCubed Targets Wall Street in ‘The Game’
The Union of Unemployed (UCubed) is drawing renewed attention to the economic crisis with the release of a new online video entitled The Game.
‘Going Back on the Deal’
An op-ed published in the New York Times this week reveals GOP attempts to double-cross American voters – particularly, the unemployed.
AFL-CIO Paywatch Notes Runaway Pay for CEOs
The 2011 Executive Paywatch website shows CEOs at 299 U.S. companies earned a combined income of $3.4 billion in 2010. Viacom’s CEO Philippe P. Dauman earned $84.5 million alone last year, one of the highest among the executives.
UCubed Reveals Worst States to be Unemployed In
UCubed released a second edition of its map outlining which states are currently pushing legislation aimed at punishing the unemployed. In addition to highlighting states like Indiana and New Mexico where state lawmakers want to reduce unemployment insurance benefits, subject the unemployed to drug tests, have refused to accept federal unemployment funds, etc., the map now shows exactly how many folks will be affected if the bills become law – a total of over 5.4 million.
UCubed’s Unemployment Brackets Showcase Grim Statistics
As predicted, there were an estimated 28.4 million “upsets” in UCubed’s “Marching to Madness” unemployment bracket tournament. Out of the top 64 metropolitan areas, the city of Fresno, CA, recorded the highest unemployment rating with a whopping 17.2 percent! Las Vegas, NV, followed with 14.9 percent.Hindery Op-ed Argues for U.S. Manufacturing
In the op-ed “Guess Who Came to Dinner; Guess Who Didn’t Even Get Asked?” Leo Hindery, Chairman of the Smart Globalization Initiative at the New America Foundation, points to the president’s dinner in Silicon Valley last month with eight of his new “BFFs” – each the CEO of an internet-related company including Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, Apple’s Steve Jobs and Google’s Eric Schmidt.
JOBS Now!
Over 31 million Americans need our help! Idled by this Grave Recession, the unemployed, involuntary part-time workers and discouraged job hunters have run out of options. They need JOBS Now!
UCubed Calls on Governors to Deliver on Jobs Promises
Ur Union of Unemployed is calling on the nation’s newly-elected Governors to cease their campaigns against public employee unions and to focus on creating the jobs their states and citizens so desperately need.Take action by telling your state leaders that partisan paybacks, attacking unions and cutting much-needed services does not get people back to work. Tell them to focus on creating jobs.
EEOC Probes Jobless Discrimination Claims
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which enforces U.S. laws prohibiting employment discrimination, is investigating recent claims of employers discriminating against the jobless. The commission held a public meeting last week in which it heard testimony from various employment advocacy groups who say some employers are posting want ads with a disclaimer to unemployed applicants.UCubed Nominated for Award
UCubed, the IAM Community Service project designed to help 30 million unemployed and underemployed Americans, has been nominated for a Shorty Award.Michalski to Politicians: ‘Put America Back to Work’
In an op-ed published in the Daily Globe, IAM General Vice President Rich Michalski discusses the need for American politicians “to adopt the policies necessary to cure our chronic and debilitating condition: persistent high unemployment.”Tell Lawmakers Redistricting Means Less Job Security Without More Jobs!
Ur Union of Unemployed (UCubed) is taking the 2011 fight for jobs local.Soon state representatives and senators will be voting on redistricting. All too often, this process of drawing congressional district lines is used to protect incumbents – rather than the people they represent. With the proper computerized mapping, lawmakers can almost guarantee his/her own reelection.
No Single Solution
December 9, 2010 - Politicians in Congress have a lot to do and topping that list is how to create long term job growth.Union of Unemployed Appeals to Speaker Pelosi
In an open letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Union of Unemployed expressed appreciation for her efforts in the last session of Congress and urged a continuation of her support for America’s jobless.Ur Union of Unemployed Appeals to Speaker Pelosi
Washington, D.C., November 12, 2010 – In an open letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Union of Unemployed expressed appreciation for her efforts in the last session of Congress and urged a continuation of her support for America’s jobless.I AM VOTING
Americans are voting now. And that simple act defines us as patriots.Home Foreclosures Hit New Record
The number of homes taken over by banks reached 102,134 last month – the first time home repossessions have topped 100,000 in a single month, says real estate data company RealtyTrac.Photos Commemorate 10.2.10 UCube Event
Ur Union of Unemployed (UCubed) has assembled a photo gallery of the 10.2.10 Pre-Event for the Jobless held just before the One Nation Working Together March on Washington. Check out the slideshow here.One Nation, Working Together
On October 2, 2010 theres going to be a movement happening in Washington DC. Members from nearly 500 organizations including the Machinists will take over the National Mall and loudly let Congress know we're all still fighting for the American dream.
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IAM ACTIVIST CENTER- Tell Congress Drug Tests for Unemployed Are Wrong, Extend Benefits
- Tell Congress to Protect Workers' Rights, Pass a "Clean" FAA Bill
- Tell Congress to Enact a 21st Century Works Progress Administration
- Tell the House to Adopt a Stronger Buy America Act
- Tell Congress to Reauthorize the U.S. Export-Import Bank
- Tell Congress No Defense Cuts
- Tell Congress to Focus on Jobs, Not More Cuts to Working Families
- Tell your House Representative to vote "NO" on the Regulatory Accountability Act
- Tell Congress to Vote "Yes" on These Job Creating Proposals of the American Jobs Act
- Tell Congress to Vote "No" on These Non-Job Creating Proposals of the American Jobs Act
- Tell Congress: Fund the FAA and Stop Attacking Workers' Voting Rights
- Tell Congress to Save Amtrak
- Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas Tell State Lawmakers to Stop Anti-Jobless Bills
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