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Forty-Plus clubs push back against fortieth hurdle
A Franklin Roosevelt era unemployment report shows 8 to 11 million out of work, with a growing share of middle aged workers over 40 on relief. Henry Simler of New York analyzes age and efficiency, finding men over 40 loyal and capable. He forms Forty-Plus clubs to connect employers with seasoned workers and counter age bias.
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Department of Labor
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