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President Obama recently announced a Summer of Service initiative called United We Serve. This 81 day initiative will culminate with a new National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11, 2009.
Rebuilding Together Central Ohio is ready to answer President Obama’s call! In the spirit of United We Serve and the new National Day of Service, RTCO is looking to mobilize 100 volunteers in the greater Columbus region. In volunteering, Americans will be reaching out to impact our neighborhoods in the areas of energy efficiency, sustainability, and beautification.
Volunteer activities will include:
- Energy Efficiency Outreach Project
o Assembling and distributing 500 Energy
Efficiency Outreach bags to local residents
- Community Garden Maintenance
o Clean up local community gardens, turning soil and
preparing them for the Fall and Winter months
- Street Clean Up
o Canvassing local streets for trash, separating
recyclables from non-recyclables
The project will be held on August 29th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers will meet at Rebuilding Together Central Ohio’s Office and go out into the community from there. Our office is located at 2771 East 4th Ave.
Volunteers are expected to provide their own transportation. The first 100 volunteers will receive a United We Serve – Rebuilding Together T-Shirt and water bottle.
Interested?
Contact:
Aaron Murphy at aaron@rtcolumbus.org or
Jonathan Duffy at jonathan@rtcolumbus.org
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Special Tribute: Senator Edward Kennedy
 “A tireless champion of working people, Sen. Kennedy dedicated his life to making America a better place. Over the past half century, his efforts shaped every major piece of legislation advancing the labor and civil rights, education, health and economic well-being of past, current and future generations,” said Secretary Solis in a statement issued yesterday.
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What’s Hot: DOL Reform Agenda
Evaluate, improve and innovate: Those are the key elements of the department’s ambitious reform agenda. They will also be the key topics discussed at a special Government Executive event on Wednesday, September 2 at the National Press Club in Washington. DOL Deputy Secretary Seth Harris will join “DepSecs” from the USDA and VA and share “Dispatches From The Front Lines of Reform.”
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In the News:
Job Corps Gives Extreme Makeover
 Thirty-four carpentry & electrical students from the Woodland Job Corps Center volunteered their time and skills to support the ABC hit show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” as it built a new home for one deserving family in Hyattsville, Md. Tomorrow, Secretary Solis pays a visit to The Fishing School in NE DC, where “EM:HE” is rebuilding a local youth center. She will focus on construction safety. More…
TAA for 3,200 Workers in 14 States
DOL has certified approximately 3,200 workers in 14 states impacted by direct foreign competition to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). Secretary Solis said, “TAA is one way we can help these individuals re-enter the workforce in promising industries that pay good wages.” Those who apply may receive case management and re-employment services, training in new occupational skills and trade readjustment allowances that provide income support for workers enrolled in training.
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Spotlight on States: Minnesota
Minnesota has received more than $3.4 million to assist approximately 1,109 workers affected by manufacturing industry layoffs.
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Opportunities are Open: DOL is Hiring
DOL has many exciting open job opportunities. We are looking for the right candidate, and that person may be you! Please consider applying for a DOL position below or check out others at http://www.dol.gov/dol/jobs.htm.
- Position in Washington, DC Metro Area
Senior Health Specialist — Grade 15
DE-09-MSHA-288
Close: 9/30/09
- Position in Washington, DC Metro Area
Supervisory Immigration Program Analyst — Grade 14
DE-09-ETA-096
Close: 9/11/2009
- Position in New Orleans, LA
Supervisory Equal Opportunity Specialist — Grade 13
DE-09-DAL-OFCCP-0225
Close: 9/8/2009
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Upcoming Deadlines & Events
ARRA Grant Application Deadlines
Spotlight: OLMS Compliance Forums
The Office of Labor Management Standards provides important compliance assistance for union officers. Forum sessions include an overview of the LMRDA, union officer elections, and financial recordkeeping & reporting requirements.
OFCCP AAP Development & Preparing for a Desk Audit
OFCCP Compliance Assistance Seminars
OFCCP Compliance Assistance Seminar for ARRA
OFCCP Compliance Assistance Seminar for Construction Contractors
WHD Prevailing Wage Conferences
OSBP Employer Compliance Assistance Forum
National Equal Opportunity Professional Development Forum
WHD H-1B Compliance Assistance Seminar
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Solis Rocks Labor Day
You might not have to work on Labor Day weekend, but Labor Secretary Solis will be “on the job.” As a special weekend guest DJ on SIRIUS XM’s The Spectrum, SIRIUS channel 18, XM channel 45, she will be spinning songs about work and workers in observance of this uniquely American holiday. On her playlist: Bruce Springsteen’s “Working on the Highway,” The Clash’s “Career Opportunities,” Bob Marley’s “Work,” and Bob Dylan’s “Maggie’s Farm.” Listen for more starting at 3pm EDT on Friday, September 4th.
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