Ecominds-a Mailing List: HIRE Resolution

[Ralph Wyman (rwmuusja]

A reminder that HIRE is asking everyone to take this Resolution and to move
the motion in your local caucus.

You can download a PDF of the resolution here:

http://metrostability.org/efiles/Precinct_Caucus_Resolution.pdf

Or, here it is in plain text:


HIRE Minnesota

Precinct Caucus Resolution: February 2, 2010

Whereas the rate of unemployment in Minnesota is alarmingly high and much
higher for
people of color; and

Whereas public institutions are making unprecedented investments, but
displaying a
troubling pattern of failure to meet their goals for people of color and
women; and

Whereas the HIRE Minnesota coalition and other advocacy groups are working
to
ensure that public investments in infrastructure and renewable energy help
lift people
out of poverty, reduce racial disparities and contribute to healthier
communities for all
of us;

Be it resolved that the Minnesota State Legislature pass legislation
ensuring that:

. Publicly funded green jobs and training opportunities reach low-income
people
and people of color

. Agencies in charge of public investments meet their women and minority
hiring,
contracting and training goals

. Our government is accountable and transparent in its processes and
reporting