-Jobs: The ordinance sets aside 30% of permanent and construction jobs for Somerville residents
-Training: The ordinance sets up a “first source hiring system” to train and keep track of qualified workers
-An Opportunity: The ordinance gives 10% of jobs and apprenticeships to disadvantaged workers
Updates
September 9, 2011
I have been hearing from so many neighbors who have struggled to find stable work right here in our own city. This push for local hiring is about making sure our growth actually serves the people who have lived here for years.
September 9, 2011
Seeing this kind of movement confirms that our neighbors are ready for development that actually invests in them. My family has lived here for generations and seeing this level of support for local jobs makes me proud of our community.
3 Comments
Rent is way too high and we are getting priced out. At least give us a fair shot at the jobs being built right on our own streets!
30% is a good start. Stop shipping jobs out of the city.
Sign Petition
We never post to your account. Social sign-in is used only to verify your signature.
Add a comment?
Your signature will be added via . Tell others why you're signing — it's optional.
By signing, you accept our Terms and Privacy Policy and agree to occasional emails about petitions. Unsubscribe anytime.
Share this petition
Share this petition to help it reach more people.
Your share link
-Jobs: The ordinance sets aside 30% of permanent and construction jobs for Somerville residents
-Training: The ordinance sets up a “first source hiring system” to train and keep track of qualified workers
-An Opportunity: The ordinance gives 10% of jobs and apprenticeships to disadvantaged workers
Updates
September 9, 2011
I have been hearing from so many neighbors who have struggled to find stable work right here in our own city. This push for local hiring is about making sure our growth actually serves the people who have lived here for years.
September 9, 2011
Seeing this kind of movement confirms that our neighbors are ready for development that actually invests in them. My family has lived here for generations and seeing this level of support for local jobs makes me proud of our community.
3 Comments
Finally some common sense. We live here and our tax dollars should support our own neighbors instead of bringing in outside guys for every single project.
Rent is way too high and we are getting priced out. At least give us a fair shot at the jobs being built right on our own streets!
30% is a good start. Stop shipping jobs out of the city.
Help this petition grow
Share it with friends to help reach 50 signatures.
Sign Petition
We never post to your account. Social sign-in is used only to verify your signature.
Add a comment?
Your signature will be added via .
Tell others why you're signing — it's optional.
Signing with Google or Facebook verifies your signature instantly — no email needed.
By signing, you accept our Terms and Privacy Policy and agree to occasional emails about petitions. Unsubscribe anytime.
Share this petition
Share this petition to help it reach more people.
Your share link
Petitions like this
Other petitions you might want to support
Scan to share
Anyone who scans this can sign the petition.
Finally some common sense. We live here and our tax dollars should support our own neighbors instead of bringing in outside guys for every single project.