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| Date: | March 1, 2012 | | Contact Name: | Sandra Whalen | | Contact Phone: | 651-296-5238 | | Contact Email: | sandra.whalen@senate.mn | | For Immediate Release | |
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| SENATE GIVES UNANIMOUS PASSAGE TO DALEY VETERANS EMPLOYMENT BILL |
(ST. PAUL) –The Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a plan to allow Minnesota companies the option to put in place their own veterans hiring programs where previously the federal government had prohibited hiring preference for veterans.
Authored by Eagan Senator Ted Daley, the measure gives protections and allows, but does not mandate that private companies have the option to take steps to help solve our state’s veteran employment crisis.
“In the years since 9/11 and the war on terrorism, U.S. veterans are experiencing unemployment at rates more the twice the general population, and this rate is even higher in Minnesota where our Reserve Forces have a very high rates of volunteerism and deployment,” Daley said. “This bill will simplify the hiring process for veterans so that we can capitalize upon the range of talents and professional values that service members bring.”
A similar measure is being heard in House committees.
