More jobs needed in U.S.
We are all watching many difficult situations taking place in America and around the world. Much of the difficulties are out of our control, but as America’s consumers, we can control how we spend our money and focus on the goal to help American workers.
The efforts of the Buy American Made Campaign have been supporting those who manufacture, distribute and sell products made in the United States. If America’s leaders paid attention to the imbalance between foreign-made and American-made products getting out of control during the last 30 years, they would have noticed the loss of American jobs and less tax revenues because more products formerly made in America were being produced overseas. America’s leaders should notice the growing dependence of many working age and able-bodied people in need of government assistance programs because so many jobs are being outsourced to foreign countries.
If we, the American people, saw that we need to reclaim America’s economy, there is no doubt that America’s national leaders did not see how the loss of jobs was affecting America’s economy, its families and America’s tax base. It’s time for all political parties to work together, and ensure that America is the best place to do business, and in the process address inflation so that American-made products we purchase are more affordable.
You are asked to contact your national and local elected officials this week and let them know we don’t have any more time to waste. America and American workers need everyone working together to help restore industries and jobs here in the United States. There is a link on the front page of AmericanWorkersRadio.com entitled “Contact Your Elected Officials.” It lists their names, and contact information for national and local elected officials. Your participation is very important.
We welcome your comments and suggestions. Email them to Michael@AmericanWorkersRadio.com.
Michael Blichasz
Expand eviction diversion, seal eviction records
While reading Mark Zimmaro’s report on helping families suffering the effects of home eviction (“Arguing for an expanded Eviction Diversion Program,” May 22), I was reminded of similar situations affecting so many of my elementary school students.
I taught in five elementary schools in South Philly – two parochial and three public. Of course, in all those populations there were families struggling with poverty. For many children, public school was a secure environment where they could at least enjoy free breakfast and lunch. It was later with their families that they often suffered instability, which certainly affected their schoolwork.
Until I read this piece, I had no idea of the additional burden caused by eviction records. Of course it is almost a guarantee of perpetual homelessness. So I applaud efforts by Councilwoman Kendra Brooks and others to expand Philadelphia’s Eviction Diversion Program, which helps landlords and tenants reach a financial solution before any eviction happens.
It was heartening also to read of efforts by members of the state legislature (Harris, Krajewski, Fiedler) to pass House Bill 1769 to seal eviction records for some cases. That should help those who seek housing without the burden of often unfair records.
So I am rooting for the passage of both a permanent Eviction Diversion Program by City Council and House Bill 1769. Let’s put an end to homelessness.
Gloria C. Endres
