One would think that any rational person would see the news coverage of what happened in Italy, Spain and New York City and be convinced that social distancing and sheltering-in-place, as much as possible, are the only real ways…
Though Trump is eager to get people back to work, a.k.a. raise the stock market, the reality is clear — only fools defy health experts who say the worst is yet to come. Unfortunately, that doesn’t help events unfolding…
Local News, Northeast, zNew Headline
Lure of Jobs Makes Mexicans the Fastest Growing Latino Group In Connecticut
By Robert Cyr CTLatinoNews.com Jesse Suarez was 16 years old when when he left Mexico to work in California’s vegetable fields. Soon after moving to the United States, he was approached by a man from Argentina who offered him…
Economy, General, Palabra Final
The browning of America doesn’t hold up in losing job market
LatinaLista — Today’s Bureau of Labor Statistic’s employment report was not good news for Latinos. The report showed that the unemployment rate among Latinos edged up in May to now stand at 11 percent. Though the unemployment rate among…
Life Issues, Women
Latina Cubicle Confidential™ — Do You Know What You’re Worth to Your Employer?
By Dr. Maria G. Hernandez Latina Cubicle Confidential™ In the next two years, the US Latino population will top 50 million and our purchasing power will exceed $1 Trillion. Just to put that in perspective, there are more Spanish-speaking…
General, Palabra Final
AFL-CIO report reveals Latino immigrant workers are highest group to die on the job
LatinaLista — It’s never been a secret that US employers preferred to hire undocumented Latino immigrants for three reasons: they’re cheap labor, they’re expendable and they have no recourse, but to quit, if they don’t like job conditions, their…
Business, Economy, Money, Palabra Final
One blogger’s idea to get companies to change course on offshore jobs
LatinaLista — A lot of people, bloggers in particular, have ideas on how to bring jobs back into the U.S. economy. One blogger and Latina Lista friend, Dee of Immigration Talk with a Mexican American proposes that jobs that…
LatinaLista — It’s been often reported that Latinos are one of the groups who have been hit the hardest as companies downsize their staff. Aside from networking or using online job boards, there’s not much support or help for…
Business, Economy, Education, Government
Memorial Day campaign raises money to help train veterans for civilian jobs
LatinaLista — For many young Latinos, joining the military is a way to have their education paid for or “see the world” or do something with their lives. Unless they decide to make it a career, these same young…
Business, Economy, General, Money, Palabra Final
In these times, cities need to do more to help day laborers
LatinaLista — Though 80% of economists are saying the recession is over, for the thousands of people out of work that declaration is nothing more than wishful thinking. Since layoffs began, we saw people with college degrees and professional…