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- President Donald Trump talks about creating more jobs in the automobile industry and eliminating industry regulations. Trump also announces plans to scale back new car emission standards and says that such regulations take away manufacturing jobs. Held at the American Center for Mobility in Ypsilanti Township, Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-03-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Dr. Maite Tapia, of the Michigan State University School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, presents a talk entitled, "Organizing the fragmented : workers, unions and the fast food industry." Dr. Tapia discusses efforts to improve working conditions and wages at companies like Walmart and the vast number of fast food franchises throughout the United States. Tapia answers questions from the audience and is introduced by MSU Professor John P. Beck. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series sponsored by the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, the MSU Museum, the MSU Center for Gender in Global Context, and the MSU Women's Resource Center. Part of the University's Project 60/50. Held at the MSU Museum.
- Date Issued:
- 2015-04-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama marks Equal Pay Day at the White House by signing an executive order seeking to strengthen enforcement of equal pay laws for women. He tells the audience that America succeeds when women succeed and that "pay in secrecy fosters discrimination." Obama is introduced by pay equity advocate and author Lilly Ledbetter.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-04-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama addresses governors at the winter meeting of the National Governors Association calling on leaders to invest more in education and make sure all students get the education they need to compete for the jobs of tomorrow as well as the jobs of today.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-02-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Tom Marvin, professor of English and American Studies at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) delivers a talk entitled, "Occupy the University: Putting Student and Labor Activism in Perspective". Marvin suggests that public education is under attack by Neo-liberalism with its demand that all human activities justify themselves based on a narrow conception of profit and loss. He explains how and why it is important for students and labor unions to work together to affect the affordability of higher education as well as the working conditions of faculty and staff. Marvin uses the tactics and goals of the recent "Occupy Wall Street" movement and juxtaposes them against corporate interests and influence in public education institutions. A question and answer session follows. Marvin is introduced by Michigan State University Professor John P. Beck. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series sponsored by the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations and the MSU Museum. Held at the MSU Museum.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-10-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Dr. Ruben Martinez, director of the Julian Samora Research Institute at Michigan State University, and MSU professor Daniel Vélez Ortiz, deliver a talk entitled "Latino auto workers : from the margin to the core." Martinez describes their research project which looks at auto workers of Latino heritage, their transition from migrant and seasonal work to industrial jobs, and the dramatic rise in their standard of living. Ortiz talks about what brought Latinos to Michigan, their experiences, association with the United Auto Workers, participation in the Flint Sit-down strike, how they maintained their cultural heritage, and how auto industry jobs came to successive generations. They answer questions from the audience. The speakers are introduced by MSU Professor John P. Beck. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series sponsored by the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, the MSU Museum, and cosponsored by Chicano/Latino Studies, the Julian Samora Research Institute, and the Lansing Stewardship Community/Motorcities - The Automobile National Heritage Area. Part of Project 60/50. Held at the MSU Museum.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-11-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks at the "Forum on Women and the Economy" on economic security, education, and retirement for women. He talks about the women who have shaped his life, including his mother and grandmother, and their experiences in the workplace. Obama also discusses his administration's efforts to help create economic security for women, and the latest unemployment statics. Obama is introduced by Senior Advisor Valerie Jarret.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-04-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama speaks about tax credits included in his jobs bill, the American Jobs Act, and new executive actions intended to help put veterans back to work. He chastises Republicans for refusing to take action on the Jobs Act and describes new web-based job search tools for veterans to use to find work. He says Congress needs to put country before party and pass an element of the jobs package that will help veterans. Remarks are made at a press conference in the White House Rose Garden.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-11-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks to Marines, sailors and their families at Camp Pendleton in San Diego County, California. Calling them the "9/11 generation," Obama describes the role Marines played in the early response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and their continued role in protecting the nation. He praises individual Marines and their families for their service. Obama calls on the Marines and sailors to help in the fight against sexual assault within the ranks saying that such assaults are undermining the effectiveness of the military. He talks about steps his administration has taken to help veterans find jobs after their service is completed.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-08-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama addresses attendees at the ninety-third National Convention of the American Legion, held in the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN. Obama salutes a decade of military service by the 9/11 generation and recounts the achievements of military personnel in earlier conflicts. Obama also talks about providing better and services for veterans, maintaining funding for programs, providing housing, helping veterans get training for jobs in the new economy, and proposes a Returning heroes tax credit for companies that hire unemployed veterans and a Wounded warrior tax credit for companies that hire unemployed veterans with a disability.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-08-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection