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BLACK AND BROWN TOGETHER

Submitted by Tony Dunn on March 10, 2008 - 3:50pm.

In 1991, seeking to boost its never robust economy, the state of Mississippi passed a law permitting casino gambling. In short order, immigrant construction workers arrived from Florida to build the casinos, and the casinos themselves began using contractors to supply immigrants to meet their growing labor needs. Guest workers, eventually numbering in the thousands, were brought under the H-2B program to fill many of the jobs the developments created.

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Rapid Response provides on-site, early intervention out-placement services to workers who will be affected by layoff Using a combination of counseling sessions and group workshops, Rapid Response will help each worker develop a re-employment strategy tailored to his/her individual needs. Rapid Response can also help companies fill job openings by helping locate qualified employees.

Commonwealth Corporation Joe Martin, Rapid Response CoordinatorTom Raiche, Rapid Response Coordinator

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BLACK AND BROWN TOGETHER

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