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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Note To NJ Governor Chris Christie: Regarding State Workers and Their Pensions




Sorry; Gov Christie, but, this time you're wrong. 
Teachers And My Mother, Taught Me Everything I know. 

For My Professor And Constant Muse; Theodore Adams, Dr Of Sociology.
 

How'm I doing, Roberta?
Kismet; that we're both Rebels. I Love Rebel Diaz. You are all so cool. I liked you way back when you recorded, "Which Side Are You On"?. Fabulous video. But your new videos, are totally, totally, totally Fabulous!

I was raised Union. In her day; my Mother, was an 11 year old, Suffragette!
Women's Suffrage In The United States

Women's Rights Movement in the U.S. Timeline

I Was Born: A Suffragette, A Democrat, And A Union Maid!




A little constructive criticism, often helps us all!
I've been following Governor Christie, since he was State Prosecutor. Everyone liked him then.

When he first got elected Governor; I left him a comment on nj.com and told him, that, NJ was a tough crowd and he better get ready. That; I hoped, he was up for the job, like that.

I'm from Hudson County, NJ. I understand Governor Christie. He isn't the worst Governor NJ has had.
It's just that the other ones were smart enough, to keep their mouths shut and didn't attract negative attention publicly.

If Christie wasn't a politician; people would  probably be saying, he's an ok guy.

After all, we all know and often admire some tough guys.

As Governor though, he's affecting the lives of many middle class and poor people who worked hard all their lives.

For instance State workers and their pensions.

Who are State Workers? Teachers, Firemen, Police, Anyone who works in a City or State Building. Like those Maintenance Folks, who keep all those bathrooms sparkling.

Pensions are not, a gift from the State. People pay into them.

Usually the employee pays half and the employer pays half.

At the bargaining table it's always understood; that the employer's half, is usually in lieu of accrued, extra benefits, (accumulated). Instead of  receiving such payments like raises, or added benefits; employees, are often offered, increases in, pension payments.

So in essence; a pension is actually,  entirely paid by the employee over the time of his/her employment. Pension plans, save the employer money in the long run.

Social and State Pensions
Many countries have created funds for their citizens and residents to provide income when they retire (or in some cases become disabled).

Typically this requires payments throughout the citizen's working life in order to qualify for benefits later on.

A basic State Pension is a "contribution based" benefit, and depends on an individual's contribution history.

Everybody complains about Christie.
They all had a chance to replace him, with that lovely lady, Barbara Buono (Democrat).  

But; NJ election turnout in 2014, was worse than ever.

In 2014, New Jersey saw 32.5 percent of eligible voters turned out to vote in the November general election. If you don't vote, you can't complain. 

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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Occupy The Sequester/Immigration Info, Education Resources And Cesar Chavez

♥The DREAM Act, We Won't Give Up♥
Thank You President Obama for releasing hundreds of detainees.

Please release the rest of these no risk, innocent immigrants.



Also, Thank You President Obama for your new immigration reform policy.
Administration Announces Deferred Action for Certain Young People
by Maurice Belanger The Immigration Forum

On June 15 2012, the Obama Administration announced that it would grant deferred action (a form of administrative relief from deportation) for certain young people who were brought to the U.S. as young children and meet certain criteria.

Join/Pass The Dream Act!

The DREAM Act Portal

United Farm Workers Of America New Immigration Process

United Farm Workers of America (UFWA)

Cesar Chavez Explains Boycotts



The Struggle in the Fields Documentary


The Life of Cesar Chavez







Fighting For Political Power



The first time I registered to vote in 71'. I couldn't vote because I didn't know how to find my polling place.

So I'm sharing voting info with everyone. I think it would be especially helpful for first time voters.

Vote And Encourage Others To Vote. Then; Please Vote Democratic, Straight Down The Ballot Of Course!

USA.gov Registering to Vote and Voting Frequently Asked Questions ie Absentee Voting, Questions for Uniformed Services/Family Members, Questions for Overseas Citizens and many more.

Polling Place Finder And Voting Info League Of Women Voters

Verify Your Voter Registration Status. Rock the Vote's mission is to engage and build political power for young people in our country. Frequently Asked Questions/Registering

New Jersey Voting Information NJ Division Of Elections

I Was Born; A Suffragette, A Democrat, And A Union Maid! Women's Suffrage In The United States Women's Rights Movement in the U.S. Timeline
Please take a moment to call or contact your Elected Officials today. Tell Them, To Pass The DREAM Act And To Fix Our Broken Immigration System! Contact Government

How To Apply For Financial Aid and Scholarships

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund

HSF Online Application System!

Scholarships



The NAACP believes strongly that leaders must be developed today and such development is ongoing. The Youth & College Division, created in 1936.

Today there are more than 25,000 young people, under the age of 25, representing 700 Youth Councils, High School Chapters and College Chapters actively involved in the fight for civil rights.

UNCF is an American philanthropic organization that funds scholarships for black students and general scholarship funds for 39 private historically black colleges and universities.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund
901 F Street NW Suite 300 Washington DC 20004 Tel 202-507-4851 Fax202-652-2934

The National Urban League started out as a grass roots, civil rights organization, has evolved into a powerhouse for helping people secure economic empowerment. Programs And Initiatives

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

(USCIS) is the government agency that oversees immigration to the United States.

Official United States Visa Information Source

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Adopt a Bubbe or Zayde

Action For Post-Soviet Jewry, Inc
24 Crescent Street, Suite 306
Waltham, MA 02453
phone (781) 893-2331
fax (781) 647-9474
ActionPSJ@aol.com

Assisting Jews in the Former Soviet Union since 1975

The Adopt A Bubbe Or Zayde Program reaches out to elderly Jews and the handicapped in Ukraine and Belarus. Providing food, medicine, bed linens, clothing, eyeglasses, hearing aids, utility payments, and other items for those unable to exist on their pensions. 

Since the break up of the Soviet Union in 1991 with the resulting hyperinflation, pensions have become almost worthless.  At the same time, food, clothing, medicine and apartments are no longer subsidized by the government, and the prices for these have risen beyond the reach of most pensioners.

Dial 211 For Food And Social Services


Food Pantry Locator If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed one. Mother Teresa

The Hunger Site Free Ways to Help

Links For Job Training And Social Security Programs Pass Plan, Ticket To Work

Visiting The Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Immigration History Center


The DREAM Act, We Won't Give Up!

Peace And Justice
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[Continually Updated] Links For Our ♥Marines All Our ♥Troops And ♥Veterans

Monday, February 25, 2013

Yes, I've Been Reading The Newspapers Again.

And I haven't forgotten; that it's, ♥Black History Month♥



War In The Ghetto-NJ Law Unlicensed Possession of A Handgun Carries A Prison Sentence of 5 to 10 Years

Thank You Pres Obama, Democratic Congress, And Everyone who is working to end violence in America. This is one of our biggest issues. We have to fix our cities and towns.

Anyone who proposes any further budget cuts; (hint, republicans) are really not taking the nations best interest to heart.

One can donate to any school they choose, nationwide. Blessings in a Backpack



☮Peace And Justice☮
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