1,100 jobs is huge in a area our size. I feel sorry for anyone venturing out to find a job in this economy especially in Florence.
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Meanwhile, our neighbors from across the river are trying their best to stop a project that could bring up to $300M in to the local economy, the biggest thing in this area in decades.
Originally Posted by teyates:
Meanwhile, our neighbors from across the river are trying their best to stop a project that could bring up to $300M in to the local economy, the biggest thing in this area in decades.
Yeah but, they'll have a new sign and we won't. It looks like Hillshire has a lot of positions available but, most seem to be in Zeeland, MI and Chicago, IL.
Originally Posted by teyates:
Meanwhile, our neighbors from across the river are trying their best to stop a project that could bring up to $300M in to the local economy, the biggest thing in this area in decades.
Are you speaking of the hospital that Keller so desperately does not want Shoals area residents to have?
Yes Fred, I am. Also one of the biggest employers in Lauderdale County, and one of the only hopsitals in north Alabama that contributes directly to the tax base.
Originally Posted by teyates:
Yes Fred, I am. Also one of the biggest employers in Lauderdale County, and one of the only hopsitals in north Alabama that contributes directly to the tax base.
That's a shame, sounds like we had a chance for a top notch medical facility that would have been a great help to the people in our area and would have also made the area more attractive to both retirees and prospective college students.
the opportunity is still there, but every month tthat the fight continues, more resources, more money, and more jobs are being sucked from our local area. meanwhile, the bedmates to the east our enjoying a thriving economy.
Florence will always be home but leaving there is the best decision I ever made.
It's a sad reality. Unless your dad owns a bank you have to leave your home town to find a decent job.
Sad that our little town seems to be dying a slow death. I live here (part time now) but our income is from another state. I found this interesting. Look at the top 10 and then the bottom 10. Very telling indeed.
Jank,
Why do you believe that is the case? I am truly wondering, not being obstrusive.
When I read statements like this in that study...
"The one caveat I’ll mention is that these state-level leading indexes use “interest rate spreads” as part of the calculations. That is, they look at the difference between the interest rate that longer-term US Treasuries are paying versus very short-term ones. Because the Federal Reserve has intervened and lowered interest rates to essentially zero, using this kind of analysis as part of the equation can yield overly optimistic results."
....it makes me wonder if they are all being compared on equal footing. Secondly, it looks the economy that everyone is hearing that is rebounding so well, is really not doing well at all.
When union representation was highest, was unemployment lowest? Now unemployment is high and union representation is low. Or do I have that backwards?
Just what, in your opinion, do unions have to do with unemployment?
Not to worry. The President has created so many new jobs that they have caught up with the firings that happened when he first took over the office sso there should be plenty of new ones available. This is evident by the new lower unemployment job reports, So a few lost jobs is nothing to worry about. They can get food stamps, 2 years of unemployment payments, low cost health insurance, free cell phones, re-finance their houses for lower rates, and a free Democratic Voter registration card already filled out.
When union representation was highest, was unemployment lowest? Now unemployment is high and union representation is low. Or do I have that backwards?
Is this right or wrong? Why do you feel that way?
When I was a young boy, things seemed to be going pretty good and union membership was higher than now. Or, am I mistaken about that?
Just what, in your opinion, do unions have to do with unemployment?
Best, can you answer my questions about unemployment and union representation?
If you will answer my questions, I try to answer yours.
My answer-unions don't create jobs.
Originally Posted by teyates:
Meanwhile, our neighbors from across the river are trying their best to stop a project that could bring up to $300M in to the local economy, the biggest thing in this area in decades.
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Correction please ! Not ALL your neighbors across the river are trying to stop that project.
Mostly it is our neighbors to East in cahoots with Keller that are throwing a monkey wrench into the works for their financial greed.
It's sad, but financial greed and political power to pull it off always go hand in hand and never benefit the average person - just the rich.
Originally Posted by jtdavis:
When union representation was highest, was unemployment lowest? Now unemployment is high and union representation is low. Or do I have that backwards?
Is this right or wrong? Why do you feel that way?
When I was a young boy, things seemed to be going pretty good and union membership was higher than now. Or, am I mistaken about that?
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It was t time and a place is the answer.
the decline of unions had more to do with the stagnation of wages for the middle class than in the number of jobs. The war on unions which started in the late 70s and still continues contributes to the inequality of wealth , globalization and technology is what is affecting the number of jobs.