[nfbmi-talk] one big press release

[joe harcz Comcast]

Please see my other message. But, regardless as to what folks think about 
unions I've long thought such programs should have a union shop as a 
safegard against exploitation, or as just one safe gard that is.

I know long ago NFB used to work in that direction for the blind in NIB 
programs which have improved dramatically by the way over the last decade 
through pressure from NFB.

Peace with Justice,

Joe
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Fred wurtzel" <f.wurtzel at comcast.net>
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Subject: Re: [nfbmi-talk] one big press release


> Hi,
>
> Still sub-standard jobs for PWD, compared to private sector. 
> Exploitation,
> I say.
>
>
>
> Warm Regards,
>
> Fred
>
> -----Original Message-----
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>
> Globally recognized Peckham a valuable asset to region | Lansing State
> Journal | lansingstatejournal.com
>
> Peckham Inc., a private, nonprofit community rehabilitation organization,
> marked its 35th anniversary in Lansing last week.
>
>
>
> CEO Mitch Tomlinson first arrived in Lansing in 1976, and he and his wife
> started the company in the basement of a community library.
>
>
>
> Now, Peckham serves as an internationally recognized human services agency
> and job creator for individuals with disabilities.
>
>
>
> The company's mission is to provide a wide range of opportunities to
> maximize human potential for persons striving for independence and
> self-sufficiency.
>
> The results over the last 35 years are exceptional.
>
>
>
> Peckham and Capital Area Michigan Works work in collaboration to provide 
> job
> training and competitive employment opportunities for persons with
> disabilities
>
> and other barriers to employment.
>
>
>
> Peckham has grown to be one of the largest community vocational
> rehabilitation programs in Michigan, specializing in creating positive
> change in the lives
>
> of people with disabilities and other barriers to employment.
>
>
>
> By creating a work environment that enables employees to achieve
> independence and self-sufficiency in the work-\u2011 place, Peckham has
> built a culture
>
> of respect, inclusion, engagement, pride, leadership and empowerment.
>
>
>
> The Peckham team had a record year of $166.3 million in revenue in its
> apparel manufacturing division. This, along with the 17 accolades listed 
> in
> the company's
>
> annual report released last week demonstrates that they have indeed hit 
> the
> ball out of the park.
>
>
>
> This kind of performance doesn't just happen. It requires a top-notch team
> of employees with a shared vision, striving for excellence in the 
> workplace.
>
>
>
> Six members of the Peckham team that exemplify this were recognized at 
> this
> year's celebration: Allison McCarthy, Bradley Meyers, Mike Guyeskey, Tim
> Hyatt,
>
> Antonio Kelly, and Tina Olmstead. As each accepted their award, there was 
> a
> sense of pride, humility and joy. Each received a standing ovation from 
> the
>
> hundreds of attendees.
>
>
>
> Greater Lansing is fortunate to have a company like Peckham based here,
> doing work on both a local and global scale, and providing jobs in an
> all-inclusive
>
> environment that delivers quality, diversity and performance.
>
> http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20111121/BUSINESS/111210308/Globa
> lly-recognized-Peckham-valuable-asset-region?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7
> CFRONTPAGE%7Cs
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