Monday, September 15, 2014

REP. CONYERS, SENATOR SANDERS TO INTRODUCE THE “EMPLOY YOUNG AMERICANS NOW ACT”



WASHINGTON – Tomorrow, Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will hold a press conference to introduce the “Employ Young Americans Now Act,” legislation that would provide$5.5 billion in grants to states and local governments to provide job opportunities and professional career training to millions of young Americans.

According to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the youth unemployment rate is 19.6% and the African-American youth unemployment rate is 32.8%.           
         
 Who: Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.)

What: Press conference on youth jobs crisis
When: TOMORROW – Tuesday, Sept. 16 - 11:30 a.m.

Where: Senate Radio/TV Gallery   (S325)
                                                            
            Contact: Michael Briggs (202) 224-5141   

EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT AMONG YOUTH —SUMMER 2014 Bureau of Labor Statistics

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