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Close the Gap CA - putting women into leadership positions
5/16/2013
Mary Hughes and Betsy Cotton of ClosetheGapCA.org asked me to post this... the USWCC understands that the only way we will see women friendly policies is if we put more women into office. This organization is attempting to do just that. See what they are doing or get involved!
close the gap CA is a statewide recruiting campaign to find talented, progressive women to run and win...
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Margot Dorfman,
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Politico Reports - Sequester is hitting small businesses the hardest
5/13/2013
It should come as no surprise that the sequester is hitting small businesses.
Politico reports --
“The small businesses are going to be the ones that feel the most immediate affects as these government budget cuts come down, because contrary to popular notion, government spending does affect private-sector jobs,” Sen. Mary Landrieu, chairwoman of the Small Business and Entreprene...
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Margot Dorfman,
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Modern Parenthood: Roles of Moms and Dads Converge as They Balance Work and Family
5/13/2013
Pew Research has published a very interesting report on the changing rolls of mothers and fathers in family, work and income dynamics.
The changing/progressive role of women in our economy has brought about slow but sure change of women in the workplace and our views of what we want for our work lives. These trends combined with the recent economic downturn and increased uncertainty have ...
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USWCC Leadership,
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Retirement Planning and the Workplace
5/13/2013
We expect there to be a number of suggestions from Congress regarding workplace savings programs and general retirement planning.
There are several challenges putting pressure on retirement planning including lower incomes, less two-earner families, investment return shortfalls and the federal government's need to bring in more revenue (which can cause legislators to find ways to reduce retirem...
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USWCC Leadership,
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Jobs Report: New Jobs are Predominantly Low-Wage Jobs Typically Filled by Women
5/13/2013
The New York Times reports, as the U.S. is reporting job growth, many of the new jobs being added are in low-waged fields typically filled by women. Higher wage jobs and generally stable, decent paying jobs continue to be lost.
The Times also reports that the sequester is adding to this loss of good jobs with good benefits.
Read more here - http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/04/opinion/jobs...
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Terry Williams,
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Defense Logistics Agency TKO Training - May 14-16, 2013
4/23/2013
Businesses are cordially invited to attend the DLA Land and Maritime Training, Knowledge and Opportunities (TKO) Seminar and Workshop, May 14-16, in Columbus, Ohio. The first two days are introductory sessions on how to do business with the DLA. The third day is optional and will be an in-depth workshop covering the Value Engineering Program and Alternate Offers. This FREE three-day event pr...
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Margot Dorfman,
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DC Office on Aging Job Openings
4/13/2013
The DC Department of Human Resources has posted several positions within the DC Office on Aging. The positions that have posted are the Age-Friendly City Program Coordinator, ADRC Program Coordinator and five (5) Transition Care Specialist positions. If you know persons who may be interested in applying, please share the information with them. Positions are posted on the DCHR website at www...
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Margot Dorfman,
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On March 11 , 2013 The Federal Communications Commission announced the Re-chartered Federal Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age (“Diversity Committee”)
3/29/2013
On March 11 , 2013 The Federal Communications Commission announced, consistent with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the members of the Re-chartered Federal Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age (“Diversity Committee”). Diversity Committee meetings will be open to the general public and will be announced, in advance by Public Notice. The first meeting...
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Margot Dorfman,
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3rd Fort George G. Meade Military Spouse Job Fair
3/29/2013
3rd Fort George G. Meade Military Spouse Job Fair
Wednesday
8 May 2013
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
McGill Training Center
8452 Zimborski Avenue, Fort Meade, Maryland 20755
Open to all military spouses (active duty, retired, & reservist), DOD ID card holders (military/civilian), and Federal ID card holders seeking employment.
Meet eager employers – bring several copi...
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Margot Dorfman,
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Announcements for Procurement Analyst Position(s) in Office of Small Business Programs are Available on USAJobs
3/28/2013
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