Affirmative Action push shapes hiring rules in business
A North Side paint store faced pressure to hire without gender bias as laws require plans for minority and female inclusion. Karen recalls challenges with discriminatory ads and the need for affirmative action plans tied to federal contracts, overseen by the Labor Department and EEOC.
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la Crosse
Karen
Labor Department
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Changing Social Attitudes May End Job Prejudices
Harold Kumbier of Western Wisconsin Technical Institute predicts attitudes will lessen need for affirmative action laws. He says changes will grow enforcement, shift responsibility to employers, and raise awareness of rules. Textbooks and schools must curb stereotypes as programs decline with social change.
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Harold Kumbier
Western Wisconsin Technical Institute
Kumbier
Bias in Hiring Sparks Debate in La Crosse
Alderman Helen Kelly questions affirmative action beyond hiring, noting pay gaps and leadership roles. City officials cite limited openings, with two women police officers hired and a cadet added, while other positions see few applicants.
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la Crosse County
Kumbier
la Crosse
Helen Kelly
Kelly
Iowa
Gertrude Thurow
James W. White
Miss Thurow
Miss Th
Jerome Rusch
Rusch
Aubrey Kroner
Busch
Albert Ortega
Ft. McCoy
Sparta
Fort
Sinking Or Swimming In Rough Financial Seas
The American Bankers Association reports finances hinge on attitude toward money not income. Procrastination worsens debt. seek loan officer help, consider refinancing or debt consolidation, and explore bankruptcy options if needed. Divorce, lack of emergency funds, and misused second incomes further strain family budgets.
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ABA
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WWTI
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David Forer
Afl-Cio Council
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