depression

We need strong policy now to avert a depression, this week in the war on workers

Leave a Comment / furloughs / By max cyril

We know that unemployment is sky-high, but that’s not the end of the story. The Economic Policy Institute’s Heidi Shierholz sounds a warning that, if lawmakers don’t act, we’re looking at a depression. “If the federal government provides sufficient aid during this crisis so that people’s income doesn’t drop dramatically (even if they have been unable to …

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Mental disabilities merit reasonable accommodation

Leave a Comment / disability / By max cyril

The many myths and stigmas surrounding mental illness create barriers in the workplace. Employees with mental disabilities may be hesitant to disclose their struggles or ask for accommodations, and for good reason. Employers often refuse “special treatment” or even retaliate against the person. If you are a federal employee with a mental or intellectual disability, …

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63 Million

Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / By max cyril

Numbers sometimes tell a story. Today, it’s 63 million. 63 million is the only number you can remember to explain to the dim politicians and “analysts” who just don’t understand why the global economy is stumbling along. It’s simple math. 63 million is the projected jobs gap around the world by 2018 just for the …

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We need strong policy now to avert a depression, this week in the war on workers

Mental disabilities merit reasonable accommodation

63 Million

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