The Leadership Conference is working diligently to see that Tom Perez is confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Labor. Perez is an eminently qualified public servant and consensus builder who has dedicated his career to ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and have the opportunity to succeed. He has served with integrity and distinction at the local, state and national level, compiling an outstanding record of achievement.
Poverty & Welfare
There has long been a close association between the struggle for civil rights and the fight against poverty in the United States. The drive to dismantle segregation and defeat discrimination has been centered on the need to open the gates of economic opportunity, mostly closed to minorities, women, and other by both governmental and private action.
National Advocacy Groups: Deficit Reduction Cannot Increase PovertyJune 27, 2011 - Posted by Tyler Lewis Leaders from 25 prominent national religious, civil rights, charitable, economic research, and low-income advocacy organizations are urging the White House and leaders of both parties in the House and Senate to ensure that any deficit reduction plan does not cut programs for low-income families and does not increase poverty. Advocates Say Proposed Medicaid Changes Would Disproportionately Hurt Vulnerable CommunitiesJune 10, 2011 - Posted by Ron Bigler Plans circulating in Congress to modify the Medicaid health care program threaten to put millions of America’s most vulnerable citizens – minorities, seniors, children, and people with disabilities – at risk, warn civil and human rights advocates. Advocacy Groups Outline Principles for a Fair 2012 BudgetMay 24, 2011 - Posted by Ron Bigler A coalition of more than 110 civil rights, labor, economic, and other advocacy groups says current negotiations over the FY2012 budget in Washington are going in the wrong direction and pose a threat to the economy and millions of Americans. Civil and Human Rights Coalition Calls Obama Budget Plan ‘Fair’ to Low- and Moderate-Income AmericansApril 15, 2011 - Posted by Ron Bigler The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a coalition of more than 200 organizations, welcomed the Obama administration’s $4 trillion deficit reduction plan released this week. Report: Maintenance of Bank-Owned Properties Violates Fair Housing StandardsApril 13, 2011 - Posted by The Leadership Conference Four fair housing organizations discovered severe racial disparities in how lenders secure and maintain foreclosed properties, according to a report released by the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA). Civil and Human Rights Coalition Urges Congress to Reject Ryan's 'Draconian' Budget ResolutionApril 12, 2011 - Posted by Ron Bigler The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a coalition of more than 200 organizations, is calling on Congress to reject the Fiscal Year 2012 budget resolution put forward by Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI). "The Ryan budget makes cuts that are extreme and irresponsible, slashing or eliminating many services that are needed by communities represented by The Leadership Conference, including vulnerable and low-income people such as young children, students, older people, the jobless, and the uninsured," said Wade Henderson, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference, and Nancy Zirkin, executive vice president, in a letter to members of Congress. Measuring Poverty Alleviation Efforts in AmericaApril 12, 2011 - Posted by The Leadership Conference In anticipation of the release of newly collected poverty data in the fall of 2011, advocates, researchers, and policymakers are considering how statistical tools, such as the Supplemental Income Poverty Measure, can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of poverty alleviation efforts nationwide. Study: Discrimination Has a More Severe Effect on Low-Wage EarnersMarch 31, 2011 - Posted by The Leadership Conference The consequences of workplace discrimination are most severe for low-wage workers, according to a recent study by the Center for WorkLife Law at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. Civil Rights Group Identifies Essential Programs Facing Severe Cuts in House Budget BillMarch 8, 2011 - Posted by Ron Bigler In a letter to U.S. senators urging them to oppose House Resolution 1 (H.R. 1), The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights is raising concerns about proposed budget cuts to programs serving the needs of the most vulnerable Americans. Unemployed Workers Experience Hiring DiscriminationFebruary 24, 2011 - Posted by The Leadership Conference Even though there are millions of unemployed workers looking for jobs, some employers are excluding them from job applicant pools regardless of their qualifications, a trend that is growing according to testimony before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) last week. |
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