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From: C-SPAN on Thu, Jun 02 2011 3:58 AM

Administration economic officials talked about the November economic figures. Secretary Reich reported that since January 1993, more than 5 million new jobs have been created, that the unemployment rate has sunk to a 4-year low of 5.6 percent, and that manufacturing employment has grown...

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From: C-SPAN on Thu, Feb 10 2011 5:26 AM

The full title of the panel discussion is "EEO Trends: What Employment Opportunities are Available in the Broadcast and Cable Industries?".

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From: C-SPAN on Wed, Feb 09 2011 8:07 PM

Mr. Kemp discussed the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in fighting discrimination in the workplace, and the Civil Rights Act of 1991.

From: C-SPAN on Wed, Feb 09 2011 7:58 PM

Members of the House of Representatives debated H.R. 1, the Civil Rights and Women’s Equity in Employment Act of 1991. H.R. 1 was written and introduced to overturn several 1989 Supreme Court decisions that made it harder for minorities and women to sue and collect damages in cases of e...

From: C-SPAN on Wed, Feb 09 2011 7:42 PM

The committee began a series of hearings to consider the nomination of Clarence Thomas to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia circuit. Mr. Thomas held the chair of the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission longer than any other person, and was previously the assis...

From: C-SPAN on Wed, Feb 09 2011 5:18 PM

Senate Majority Leader Mitchell and Georgia Senator Fowler hosted a hearing in Atlanta on health care issues, one of five hearings held across the country intended to receive Americans' input on health care problems and proposals. The senators heard from workers and business leader...

From: C-SPAN on Wed, Feb 09 2011 4:41 PM

Earlier today the Labor Department released its employment figures for December which reflected a lowering in the employment rate for the month. After the release of the figures, witnesses from the Bureau of Labor Statistics explained and discussed the figures with the committee. The c...

From: C-SPAN on Wed, Feb 09 2011 1:47 PM

The National Grocers Association held a forum on national labor policies and private employment practices during its Washington convention in Washington, DC. Rep. Boehner, member of the House Education and Labor Committee, and representatives of the Department of Labor and organized lab...

From: C-SPAN on Wed, Feb 09 2011 9:06 AM

Members of the Senate debated an amendment of the Family and Medical Leave Bill that would provide greater flexibility for employers covered under the legislation. The legislation originally would mandate that all employers with 50 or more employees provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave...

From: C-SPAN on Wed, Feb 09 2011 8:38 AM

Legislative assistants spoke in a panel discussion entitled, "Can Public Sector Employment Put People Back to Work Without Breaking the Bank?" during a legislative conference in Washington, DC. The speakers discussed issues relating to government sponsored employment programs, and respo...

From: C-SPAN on Wed, Feb 09 2011 4:24 AM

Secretary Reich addressed business, community and labor leaders at a conference on re-employment. He gave an overview of the day long conference as well as discussed problems facing the American workforce. This conference also brought together consumers, elected officials, and employme...

From: C-SPAN on Wed, Feb 09 2011 3:43 AM

British Employment Secretary David Hunt talked about employment conditions in the U.K. and what he hoped to gain from the G-7 Employment Summit.

From: C-SPAN on Wed, Feb 09 2011 3:43 AM

British Employment Secretary David Hunt talked about employment conditions in the U.K. and what he hoped to gain from the G-7 Employment Summit.

From: C-SPAN on Wed, Feb 09 2011 3:43 AM

The G-7 Employment Summit continued.

From: C-SPAN on Wed, Feb 09 2011 3:40 AM

Secretary Bentsen spoke following a meeting of the G-7 countries to discuss global employment. He described the meeting as a gathering of those directly responsible for implementing relevant policies in their respective countries and not academics. Representatives of these countries met...

From: C-SPAN on Wed, Feb 09 2011 3:36 AM

Secretary of Labor Robert Reich and Chairman, Council of Economic Advisors Laura Tyson today briefed the media and took questions on employment and personal income growth. The March employment increase of 456,000 jobs reflects "steady, sustainable employment growth" over the last 6 mont...

From: C-SPAN on Wed, Feb 09 2011 3:30 AM

Secretary Reich discussed President Clinton’s plan to create government job search centers. These training centers would provide "one-stop shopping" for those seeking employment.