Economic Downturn Threatens to Bring Down Marginalized People
A trio of economic experts analyzed the current and anticipated state of the economy and the consequences for disadvantaged people....
18
Feb
18
Dec
Experts Discuss Older Workers’ Access to the Workplace
Many older people find themselves wanting — or needing — to work longer but are held back by factors such as age discrimination....
20
Feb
Webinar Helps People Navigate Mental Health in the Workplace
Companies are legally required to provide accommodations to people with disabilities, and that includes mental health conditions....
12
Dec
Youth Finance Institute of America Advises Young Job Seekers
As the Great Resignation has led to many job openings, the Youth Finance Institute of America held a workshop for young people looking to enter the workforce....
18
Sep
Gov’s Wife: Stop Paying Women Less Than Men for Doing the Same Jobs
Even though California has the slimmest gender pay gap in the United States, on average, women still earn about 89 percent of the total money men are paid in the...
18
Oct
Vinay Pimple: A Lively Downtown, More Jobs and Less Crime
Vinay Pimple was appointed to City Council to fill the seat that became vacant when Tom Butt was elected mayor. Pimple was sworn into office in March of 2015. Originally...
05
Apr
Hitting the Reset Button After Prison
News Report, Donny Lumpkins Editor’s Note: Last October, California began implementation of AB109 and AB117, laws intended to reduce overcrowding in its state prisons. Since then, more than 22,400 inmates –...
09
Sep
A Homeless Shelter Reacts to Obama’s Jobs Speech
News Report, Donny Lumpkins, Posted: Sep 09, 2011 Last night, President Obama rolled out his new plan to jump-start the economy and create jobs for Americans. At a homeless shelter in...
03
Dec
Proposed Casino Gives Hope for Jobs to Some Richmond Youth
Audio, Donny Lumpkins and Malcolm Marshall , Posted: Dec 03, 2010 Editor's Note: While Richmond, California may be plagued with high crime rates and low unemployment the news of a potential...
14
Oct
Building Up Green Jobs in Richmond Ca.
Audio, Malcolm Marshall/Kevin Weston, Posted: Oct 14, 2010 Chuck Carpenter of Richmond Build works with people between the ages of 16-40, getting them off the streets and trained in construction and...
