TRENTON – In the wake of the rebuilding effort following Hurricane Sandy, Senator Ronald L. Rice, the Chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus, recently introduced legislation which would require that women and minorities in New Jersey receive equal employment opportunities when it comes to projects funded through federal disaster relief.
“As we pick up the pieces from one of the most devastating storms ever to hit New Jersey, we should treat the rebuilding effort as an opportunity to put people back to work, regardless of their race, creed, color or gender,” said Senator Rice, D-Essex. “Historically, women and minorities have struggled for equal standing in our society and in the eyes of potential employers, and so we have crafted laws to preserve employment opportunities for them, particularly when government dollars are being spent. This bill extends that philosophy so that whenever the federal government grants New Jersey disaster relief aid – not just as a result of this storm, but moving forward into the future as well – that we give people an opportunity to earn a living.”
