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Author: Sarah Christiano

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Pepperoni and Plane Parts

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Michelle worked in the parts finishing department at Hexcel, an aerospace manufacturing subcontractor that makes parts for 737s and Boeing helicopters. It was Labor Day weekend and one of the painters hadn’t come in. Michelle told her supervisor that she would love to learn how to paint, so he showed her a few things that … Continue reading Pepperoni and Plane Parts

Carla Javits Appointed to California’s Future of Work Commission

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On Friday, August 30, REDF President & CEO Carla Javits was appointed to serve on Governor Gavin Newsom’s new Future of Work Commission. The Commission, comprised of statewide leaders in business, labor, and technology, will develop a new social compact for California workers that starts with work and jobs. This will include recommendations for how … Continue reading Carla Javits Appointed to California’s Future of Work Commission

Putting a Plan Behind Promises – How Business Roundtable Can Deliver on Their Commitments

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The CEOs of 181 of the US’ biggest name brands, from Coca Cola to Apple, Best Buy to Macy’s this week signed onto the Business Roundtable’s “Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation,” which states: “While each of our individual companies serves its own corporate purpose, we share a fundamental commitment to all of our … Continue reading Putting a Plan Behind Promises – How Business Roundtable Can Deliver on Their Commitments

The Utility Player

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Pablo is a formerly homeless veteran who has always wanted to work for the V.A.—he’s the kind of person who calls work shifts ‘tours.’ Getting hired at the V.A. took some doing—he was working a temporary job through Chrysalis, a REDF social enterprise partner that offers job-search focused services and transitional jobs. Chrysalis helped Pablo … Continue reading The Utility Player