cemab4y
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In the 1930's (and for some time after), Masonic Grand Lodges/Lodges, ran employment bureaus, to assist brothers (and their dependents) in seeking work. Masons would keep an eye out for job openings, and report back to the bureau. Masons who owned businesses, and needed workers, would send requests for applicants to the bureau. Personnel departments were informed by the bureau, to let the bureau know, when job openings came up.
Masons (and dependents) would register with the bureau, list their skills, and volunteers would match the applicants with the job announcements. The job bureau would also offer advice in resume preparation, and interview rehearsals.
The employment bureaus disappeared over time. The Grand Lodge of Kentucky, kept their bureau operating, until the 1980's. There may be some job service assistance offered by some Lodges/Grand Lodges, but I am not aware of any.
Could we bring this splendid tradition back? The unemployment rate is above 9% nationally, and higher in some areas. I think Masonry would be just the place, to help unemployed Masons (and dependents) to seek work. Our ancient operative brethren assisted operative Masons in finding employment, we can revive this tradition.
Furthermore, we could even extend this assistance to the public. The government-operated employment service agencies, are overwhelmed. Non-goverment organizations, should step in and help take up the slack. Masonry could have volunteers, offer to help unemployed people in seeking work.
What do you think?
Masons (and dependents) would register with the bureau, list their skills, and volunteers would match the applicants with the job announcements. The job bureau would also offer advice in resume preparation, and interview rehearsals.
The employment bureaus disappeared over time. The Grand Lodge of Kentucky, kept their bureau operating, until the 1980's. There may be some job service assistance offered by some Lodges/Grand Lodges, but I am not aware of any.
Could we bring this splendid tradition back? The unemployment rate is above 9% nationally, and higher in some areas. I think Masonry would be just the place, to help unemployed Masons (and dependents) to seek work. Our ancient operative brethren assisted operative Masons in finding employment, we can revive this tradition.
Furthermore, we could even extend this assistance to the public. The government-operated employment service agencies, are overwhelmed. Non-goverment organizations, should step in and help take up the slack. Masonry could have volunteers, offer to help unemployed people in seeking work.
What do you think?