Millions of American Fathers and Mothers are Unemployed.
While the media crunches numbers, politicians delay and argue, the focus seems to be on how many jobs will be lost the upcoming week. While companies decide whether to lay off, and Politicians give speeches--many have already been unemployed for a year now. Many are skilled workers. Many spend most of their week taking care of kids when they're not looking for jobs. Many are on their second and third tier extension of unemployment benefits. Benefits that will soon run out.
America can't wait for tax breaks for companies to start rehiring. People are spending what little of life's savings for basic necessities. Many have run out, and are turning to any assistance they have available. Some have no help at all.
REHIREAMERICA has a national challenge. To companies that are large enough, or sound enough financially--we offer a challenge; hire at least one worker, per location. If possible, hire two. This could mean taking no vacation this year. Or it could mean no raises. Or it could mean foregoing that retreat that was planned. Or, it could mean no bonuses. Or no raise for yourself. But it also means employment for one person who is out of work. If every company that could do so hired an additional worker, would it end the unemployment crisis? No. But it would inspire confidence in every community, where isolated pockets of hope can grow from. It would alleviate a million small wounds in our nation.
In truth, their are some companies who are are in a position to help without these sacrifices. They could do so today. Not the small business; the Mom and Pop shops. Not the companies laying off. But the companies that are not struggling as hard, or had a good last quarter, or that are struggling not at all. We ask them to make a small sacrifice, per plant, per store, per location. Hire one of your fellow Americans who needs help feeding their family, paying for school, keeping a home, and paying for simple things we take for granted.
They don't need a handout. They need a commitment.
Help to rehire America.
Please fill out the following form if you are up to the challenge.