Monthly Archives: September 2005

Long Lunch

Posted on September 12, 2005 by Lori Dorn

Oh the irony. A poor guy goes to lunch, attends a luncheon, talks about lunch break rights and gets suspended for doing so. Normally, I’d be really concerned about this (and I am) but the guy in this story is … Continue reading →

The Right Thing

Posted on September 5, 2005 by Lori Dorn

Say what you want about Walmart (and believe me, I’ve said it too), but at least they are doing one thing right. According to their website, Walmart has made contact with over half of their employees who were displaced due … Continue reading →

And The Winner Is…

Posted on September 4, 2005 by Lori Dorn

On a lighter note: As some of you know, I was a judge for Simply Hired’s contest Simply Fired. Well, we have a winner. James Garrison of Colorado was fired for eating pizza. Here’s his story: Seriously, let me explain. … Continue reading →

Some Assistance

Posted on September 3, 2005 by Lori Dorn

The National Labor Secretary, Elaine Chao, just announced that a grant of $62 million has been established for NO and $50 milllion for devastated areas in Mississippi for temporary jobs to assist in the cleanup in these areas. Ms. Chao … Continue reading →

The Human Spirit

Posted on September 2, 2005 by Lori Dorn

I’m sitting here in my living room witnessing on television the worst possible disaster this country has seen, not only because of the sheer volume of suffering and destruction, but also due to the lack of response. It is shameful. … Continue reading →