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Low-Skilled Immigrant Workers Are Vital Contributors To The Economy
The Republican National Committee reformed its immigration platform this month to favor a new guest worker program. Unfortunately, the party still seems unwilling to accept permanent low-skilled immigrants. These workers are critical to America’s … http://www.forbes.com/sites/realspin/2012/09/12/low-skilled-immigrant-workers-are-vital-contributors-to-the-economy/
Medicare Cuts Would Cost 500,000 Jobs
Nearly 500,000 jobs will be lost next year alone if a 2% automatic cut in Medicare spending mandated following last year’s debt ceiling crisis takes effect, three major healthcare organizations charge. In 2013, more than 496,000 jobs will … http://www.medpagetoday.com/PublicHealthPolicy/WorkForce/34724
Cut Hours Not Jobs – Chief Executive of the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce
Commenting on the employment figures for August 2012 published by the Office for National Statistics today, George Cowcher, Chief Executive of the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce (DNCC), said: “The overall unemployment total for the region and the Claimant Count for both the City and the County remain at similar levels to the last … Continue reading
Disappearance of U.S. manufacturing jobs
In January 2012, there were more unemployed Americans (12.8 million) compared to Americans working in manufacturing jobs (under 12 million). China, the primary culprit, subsidizes its industries, manipulates its currency and has no minimum wages. . http://www.journalstandard.com/opinions/letters_to_the_editor/x2107492802/J-S-Letter-Disappearance-of-U-S-manufacturing-jobs
India – Sibal pitches for vocational studies
Sibal pitches for vocational studies HRD Minister Kapil Sibal on Wednesday emphasized on the necessity of implementing vocational education from ClassIX, saying the gross enrollment ratio, which is currently at 12 per cent, should touch the 30 per cent mark by 2020. “Even then, the … http://www.indianexpress.com/news/sibal-pitches-for-vocational-studies/1001941/
Nokia Siemens to cut 400 jobs in Finland
Nokia Siemens Networks says it has started talks with employees to cut 400 jobs in Finland as part of global plans to streamline operations. The wireless network group … http://www.ipolitics.ca/2012/09/12/nokia-siemens-to-cut-400-jobs-in-finland/
Deutsche Bank Layoffs and Bonus Cuts Could Trigger Brain Drain
Deutsche Bank has announced layoffs and bonus cuts to senior staffs, designed to save €4.5bn (£3.6bn) a year as part of its strategy to revamp businesses and to make the bank more competent. The German bank will also extend payment of deferred bonuses to 150 of its top bosses to five years, and set up … Continue reading
Twenty three million Americans are unable to find jobs or are underemployed.
23 million! So why, then, has Barack Obama and his goofy administration made it a priority to delay deportation of illegal aliens AND issue work permits to the invaders? http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/49485
US poverty rate at 15 per cent in 2011; record numbers of poor persist
US poverty rate at 15 per cent in 2011; record numbers of poor persist The report comes less than two months before the November presidential election, where the still-weak U.S. economy is the top issue for voters deciding between the leading candidates, President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney. Experts had … http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/us-poverty-rate-at-15-per-cent-in-2011-record-numbers-of-poor-persist-169483156.html
GM’s Opel -1,000 German admin jobs cut
General Motors’ (GM.N) ailing Opel business in Europe plans to thin its administrative ranks by 30 percent, or 1,000 jobs, in its Ruesselsheim headquarters in Germany, newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reported on Wednesday citing two unnamed board members. The cuts would be made voluntarily, without resorting to compulsory layoffs, the paper added. Opel said in … Continue reading
More Jobs, Smaller Paychecks
More Jobs, Smaller Paychecks These figures, from a Census Bureau report released this morning, aren’t surprising. But they are a reminder of the fact that, while high unemployment remains a big problem for the U.S. labor market, it’s not the only problem. There’s also a long-term… http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2012/09/12/161003786/more-americans-are-working-but-theyre-earning-less
SME Releases Mfg Education Strategy to Solve Job Skills Gap …
SME Releases Mfg Education Strategy to Solve Job Skills Gap … . http://www.smartgroup.org/industry-news/sme-releases-mfg-education-strategy-to-solve-job-skills-gap/
Bank of France aiming to cut up to 2100 jobs in branches
Bank of France aiming to cut up to 2100 jobs in branches . . . http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/12/us-france-bankofrance-idUSBRE88B1DU20120912
American Airlines – Tulsa maintenance base – 839 jobs cut
American Airlines will close its Fort Worth maintenance base by the end of the year, lay off 839 Tulsa mechanics and consolidate major aircraft maintenance operations in Tulsa and at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, company executives said Monday. More than 1,700 mechanics & related workers at American’s three aircraft overhaul bases will be laid off … Continue reading
Ormet – 200 layoffs in Ascension
The Ormet Corporation says about 200 of its 250 employees at its facility in Burnside, Louisiana will be laid off starting in November. The facility produces alumina, a white powder that is used in the manufacturing of aluminum. The product made at the Burnside facility is shipped along the Mississippi River to Ormet’s aluminum manufacturing facility in Ohio. Ormet … Continue reading
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