SIGN A PETITION TO END AGE DISCRIMINATION- SAVE-CREATE JOBS & THE AMERICAN DREAM!
“The “2011 Fair Playing Field Act to protect American Workers Against Age discrimination” http://signon.org/sign/2011-fair-playing-field?
This petition is a crucial step in ending age discrimination in the work place and in America and convincing the United States Congress that such legislation is in the best interest of all of the American people and needed immediately !
This petition addresses the core issue, that of age discrimination which drives many serious cyclical age and unemployment bias and unjust hiring practices.
It is our purpose to end age discrimination in the work place, from companies, employment and, staffing agencies regarding practices such as unemployed bias in job ads, the interview process, unemployed status, bad credit bias and that toward extending unemployment benefits for those without work for more than six months.
Federal legislation is needed that would provide age discrimination protection to workers age forty and older like that provided for race, gender, national origin and religion in civil rights law.
It has come to a point where numerical standard mandated by Federal law is justified and legislation establishing such is put into law.
Such a law would mandate companies with 40 or more employees implement numerical, documented verification standards requiring that a set number (1 in 5) employees in their work force is comprised of individuals between the age of forty and sixty five years of age.
Special tax credits will be allowed to all companies who hire an individual who has been unemployed six months or more without prejudice to credit ratings or unemployment status.
The “2011 Fair Playing Field Act to protect All American Workers Against Age discrimination” Federal legislation establishing numerical standards mandated by Federal law is good for America , its workers, the economy, substantially decreases unemployment benefit costs and provides a fairer playing field for American workers throughout the duration of their work life-careers.
It restores jobs, dignity, human and civil equality and justice, liberty and affords Americans the right and opportunity to work, provide for their families and to pursue the American dream.
2,500 SIGNATUTES REQUIRED TO PRESENT TO THE WHITE HOUSE! UNIFY & TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR OWN DESTINY & BE A PART OF HISTORY !
Please show your support by signing and sharing it with anyone that would dare to age in the American work place! http://signon.org/s/HkT7QV
George ,Harding, PA
Age discrimination is a serious issue.
Let’s do something about this problem.
Get rid of the employer biased inhouse age discrimination investigation required before the EEOC will investigate.
Steve
Little Neck, NY
We are still capable employees and our age should not be the deciding factor on whether or not we are considered for employment.
Given the current economic climate, we have to continue working.
We deserve a fair opportunity in the workplace.
Deborah White
Columbus, OH
If age is really the issue then the majority of our representative
need to exit the playing field.
Laurie Riggs
Bellevue, NE
I fully agree with the authors views.
Dan
I really like reading everyones comments on this website. Thank you for making such a neat place to go on the web.
Tammy
This message is for Joan Freeman
Hi Joan,
What would your response be to an independent recruiter who called me back about my resume ,and outright asked “How old are you”?
Steve
Hi Steve,
This is far more common question than one might think!!
The fact a recruiter would even ask a candidate that question pretty much says it all.
Obviously this is just one of those lose-lose questions for a candidate. It’s damned if you do or don’t, either way.
If candidates become offended & don’t respond in a positive manner; their resume goes into the circular file.
Unless the conversation is recorded, it’s a he said-she said!
And even if it recorded & taken to an attorney- now with the 2009 supreme court ruling , you can be assured that an attorney will not take an age discrimination suit on a contingency any more. Age discrimination cases are next to impossible to win since 2009.
Recruiters are paid to give the companies what they ask for. They are the buffers for big companies & both of them protect each other. This has been going on for the 27 years that I have been a national recruiting professional. Clearly the trickle down is killing our older workers.
The only thing that stood between older workers & age discrimination since 1967 was the law & thanks to Clarence Thomas & big business lobbies, older workers have lost that protection .
Hope this is helpful!
Joan
From Steven
Great response Joan.
Those were my feelings; it’s trash can for me either way.
Thanks for the help ! I am siging the peition & passing it on.
We see where we are from not understanding the law & doing
notthing.
This is truly something worthwhile and certainly needs to be addressed quickly as it is becoming a bigger and bigger issue everyday! Defiantly will sign!!
I FW the petition email to AARP and Employment for Seniors. Hope they will send it to a lot of members.
50+ people need to unite on this. Furthermore, petition could be amended to require employers to offer on-the-job training.
Yes that’s right….I graduated in 1995. NOT 1895.
They need to stop telling us to go back to school unless they want to PAY for it. Sonny
I have alot of experience,in different areas.
Just not good at computers.
Need my GED at 56 years of age?
Would love to go to college.
Just can’t afford it!
Lori
Pierce, CO
I was forced into early retirement due in part to age discrimination. I’m helping to make sure that this doesn’t happen to anybody else.
Paul
2012 Atlanta, GA
Please stop discrimination in the work place. I have talked to many people from Canada they can not believe how U.S. A. workers are treated especially when laid off.
Virginia
Port Charlotte, FL
Everyone deserves the right to work -in the late forties or even in their fifties –we all have the right to fulfilll our basic needs to survive!!!
This unemployment bias needs to be abolished!!
Stop all unjust hiring practices
LaDonna
Lakeville, IN
I was forced into early retirement due in part to age discrimination. I’m helping to make sure that this doesn’t happen to anybody else.
Paul
Atlanta, GA
Everyone deserves the right to work -in the late forties or even in their fifties –we all have the right to fulfilll our basic needs to survive!!! This unemployment bias needs to be abolished!! Stop all unjust hiring practices–
LaDonna
Lakeville, IN
The job crisis needs to address: What happens if you are over 40 and lose your job?
Companies now drop middle-aged, faithful employees in favor
of 20 somethings…so they can pay them less.
There are lots of highly skilled, very educated and experienced middle-aged people who are now without a paycheck.
This is so unfair, and must end.
Antoinette
Palm Coast, FL
Forty? It’s a problem especially if you are a woman .I’m so sick of the double standard and unless we again stand together, it will never get any better !
Christy
Norton, VA
I’m not even 40 and considered too old to be considered for a job in the federal prison system.
What is that????
I have repeatedly been discriminated against for pay and age!!!!
Equal pay and now age discrimination? What will be next?
Cecila
Austin, TX
THIS IS IMPORTANT TO THE WAY OF LIFE FOR ALL AMERICANS
Jeanne
Woodside, NY
I have been diligently seeking employment for a year and
a half now. My age at 52 is now a negative factor.
The supreme court is taking away our rights one at a time.
The President and Congress must put an end to this discrimination
once and for all!
Lance
Everyone deserves a chance to make a decent living no matter their age…If they can perform the job then give them a chance!!!!
KAREN
COPIAGUE, NY
Workers need protection from bad business behavior, thats what Unemployment Insurance is about.
We still have families to support and bills to pay which helps to keep the economy running.
Shannon
Baytown, TX
this country must acknowledge that age discrimination cannot and should not play into having older workers displaced.
Take a strong stand with older workers.
Conrado
Houston, TX
Stop All Kinds Of Discrimination!
Rita
Seattle, WA
Stop Age Discrimination at the workplace. Please implement the
Karen
Edmonds, WA
It’s high time a bill like this gets passed!
Lauren
Seattle, WA
There should be NO discrmination of ANY form, when it comes to employment.
Joanne
Palm Coast, FL
I agree 100% and please post my Name.
Mark L.Thompson
Montgomery, AL
Dear Mary, thank you so much for your comments and
allowing us to post your name.
Thank you so much for your support.
GMC Team
When I became a Sr. over 55 and my “Grey” became more obvious, my first thoughts were to get rid of it. Then I realized it was God’s way of letting folk know I had earned my wings in wisdom and love. Now, as I grow even older and see even more grey, I thank God for allowing me to become wiser every day.
As a retired Sr. Analyst from ComEd who had to fight and struggle just to make it to mid-management, I appreciate the 2011 Fair Playing Field Act that will protect my children and others in the work place from discrimination as they growing older giving them better opportunities than we had under less caring administrations. President Obama has already made great strides in eliminating discrimination from the work force with the first bill he signed giving equal pay for equal work to women. The sky will be the limit for what we can do once he is re-elected. Obama 2012
Ruby Las Vegas, NV
I am not done yet!
Linda
Hudson, OH
Nor should you be!! Together we can do this!
Many elders are superbly qualified, have the strongest work ethics and interpersonal skills.
Many of us get offers to volunteer constantly, but cannot earn a reasonable quality of life.
Our knowledge and skills are better than those of most of the workforce!
Stop denying us our human rights!
Kathleen
Denver, CO
It is not legal to ask for ssn, age/date of birth, religion, race. companies are requiring applicants to disclose date of birth —
this is discrimination It must be stopped
Denise
Maspeth, NY
Why stop at 65. Many of us can’t afford to retire, & are more than capable of continuing to work productively!
Herma
St Lucie West, FL
Also stop allowing employers to ask for your birth date on on-line applications before you an send a resume. This is blatant discrimination.
You can have them just ask if you are over 21.
Laine
New York, NY
I agree 100%
Sheryl
St. Louis, MO
Keep up the good work! It may take a village to raise a child, but it take adults to run it!!
Melissa
Beaverton, OR
I certainly agree with this one!
Melanie
Lakeview, IL
Employers should value the experience and maturity that older workers offer .
Kate
Anaheim, CA
Age discrimination is wrong. Period.
Colleen
Glendale, CA
Let’s be fair to everyone, young and old!
Karen
Cranbury, NJ
Exactly!!! Age iscrimination is wrong in any form!
I am out of work and can’t find a new job.
Because of my age.
Marg
East Windsor, NJ
It is not legal to ask for ssn, age/date of birth, religion, race. companies are requiring applicants to disclose date of birth — and This is discrimination It must be stopped
Denise
Maspeth, NY
I signed the petition, although I take issue with this bill’s proposed quota system, which will never get sufficient support in Congress to pass. Hoe do I know? I was a lobbyist representing businesses in the 1980’s the author refers to. I have a resume with no specific dates of employment listed and when I recently used it to apply for 3 specific positions. I got interviews almost immediately. However, after my interviewers figured out my approximate age, I was clearly out of the running. I even got a phone call from a member of a search committee asking for a date specific revised resume. I complied with the request, leaving out everything before 1985, and haven’t heard a word since. Our society really needs an attitude adjustment before all of us Baby Boomers end up homeless, but you won’t get there with a federally mandated employment quota. I’m not a lawyer, but I did represent employers during Congressional passage of the last Civil Rights employment bill in the early 90’s, and changing the criteria under which a plaintiff could bring a prima facie case was a major element of the legislation. Since, as you indicate in your blog, the statute has been completely watered down judicially, can’t it simply be re-enacted in it’s purer form?
If you’d like some free advice on strategy and tactics, I’d be happy to provide it off-line. Your cause is brilliant and there is no one who does not believe that older workers need protection. I just hope you are serious about it enough to get the mission accomplished properly.
Dear Mary!!
Great to hear from you !
THANKS SO MUCH FOR SIGNING !
Mary, You have some very valid & interesting points .
We are very interested in visting with you and will send
you a follow up message to your personal email address tomorrow.
Best regards,
Joan Freeman
End discrimination in the workplace now!
Janet
Moneta, VA
People of the after 40 group have much more experience to bring to the table, then some recent college graduates. Perhaps those that interview should sharpen their skills to be more perceptive .
Deborah
Gastonia, NC