cemab4y
Premium Member
For many years, Grand Lodges and Lodges would assist brothers (and sometimes dependents) in seeking work. The GL of Kentucky operated a bureau for some years, and dropped it, back in the 1980's. With the current high level of unemployment, could we bring this splendid tradition back? Most Masons are absolutely opposed to doing anything new (We never did it that way before,etc). But bringing back the tradition of assisting worthy brothers, would not raise so much opposition.
We could assist Masons (and dependents, and widows), in seeking employment. We could also assist the general public, like some other non-profit organizations do. We can do this as a public service, and be in full compliance with all state and federal laws.
I have suffered the scourge of unemployment in the past. State employment offices are woefully unequipped to assist unemployed workers in the new economy. Keep in mind, that the same people who run the public schools, AMTRAK, and the post office, run the employment offices. It is time for non-government organizations to step up and assist people in seeking work.
What do you think?
We could assist Masons (and dependents, and widows), in seeking employment. We could also assist the general public, like some other non-profit organizations do. We can do this as a public service, and be in full compliance with all state and federal laws.
I have suffered the scourge of unemployment in the past. State employment offices are woefully unequipped to assist unemployed workers in the new economy. Keep in mind, that the same people who run the public schools, AMTRAK, and the post office, run the employment offices. It is time for non-government organizations to step up and assist people in seeking work.
What do you think?