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BUILDING ON A PROUD ITEMS TRADITION Published by the Idaho Chapter of IAWP “Partners in Workforce Development” Formerly IAPES (International Association of Personnel in Employment Security) NSIDE THIS SSUE I I The total estimated population of Click the link Below International Lithuania as of January 2003 is 3,462,600 people. The capital of International Connections Lithuania is Vilnius a city with a population of 553,300 people as of January 2003. The labor force is International Development on the Connections approximately 30% industry, 20% Move agriculture, and 50% services. The industries include: metal-cutting By David Washburn machine tools, electric motors, Membership Contest –Idaho Chapter International television sets, refrigerators and Development Committee Chair freezers, petroleum refining, Professionals working in the Mark Your Calendars! shipbuilding (small ships), Workforce Professions from furniture making, textiles, food around the World learn from each processing, fertilizers, agricultural Legislation other through the IAWP machinery, optical equipment, International connection. Our ties electronic components, computers to IAWP chapters in other nations and amber. Agriculture products Idaho Legislative Update broaden our horizons and gives us include: grain, potatoes, sugar access to more knowledge and beets, flax, vegetables; beef, milk, more options. Our common goal eggs and fish. Subchapter Activities of making lives better through workforce development provides The Lithuanian Labor us all with many interesting People On the Move Exchange at the Ministry of Social programs, topics of discussion and Security and Labor consists of the ideas to share with each other. National office and 46 local labor Get Ready for In this issue of the Idaho IAWP exchange centers. The institution ITEMS we will explore the began its activity on March 1, country of Lithuania and it’s 1991. Lithuanian Labor Exchange Registration Form workforce development programs. provides: labor market information, assistance for job seekers in finding jobs, provides employers with the necessary ITEMS is published bi-monthly by the Idaho Chapter of IAPES Lithuania is situated on the skilled labor force, pays Partners in Workforce Development. eastern coast of the Baltic Sea and unemployment benefits and Articles printed do not represent the policy of the Department of Labor or the Idaho covers 65,3 thousand square involves registered job seekers in Chapter of IAPES, and no endorsement is kilometers which is slightly larger employment programs including: intended or implied. The deadline for articles to appear in the than the State of West Virginia. vocational training and retraining, next issue is The country has 99 kilometers of starting their own business, January 16, 2004 Please submit articles to: coastline and is bordered to the placement into public works, the DJ Rausch, ITEMS Newsletter Editor North by Latvia, to the east and works program financed from the At Boise Job Service or email: [email protected]. south by Belarus and Poland and to Employment Fund, establishment the southwest by the Kaliningrad of new jobs and job clubs. Region of the Russian Federation. ITEMS Page 1 of 7 December 2003 / January 2004, Volume 37, Issue 4 Tripartite commissions Effective January 1, 2005 in unemployment benefits. There are functioning on a voluntary basis Lithuania an unemployed person counselors available there to assist are set up at the labor exchanges could receive unemployment those individuals who are for the consideration of insurance benefits for 6 months if unskilled, long-term unemployed employment issues. The they have less than 25 years of and not prepared to enter the labor commissions consist of covered employment, 7 months if market. There are also placement representatives of trade unions, they have between 25 and 30 years officers who assist the skilled employers and public authorities. and 9 months if they have more individuals who are ready to return Large regional unemployment than 35 years of covered to the labor market, with job differences are one of the major employment. Currently not all placement. Individuals on problems of the Lithuanian labor unemployed individuals can unemployment benefits must market. The National receive unemployment benefits. report to the Employment Service unemployment rate was 9.8 % in To be eligible an individual must office once a month to receive job December 2003. There are 4 in the last 3 years had insurance for proposals or proposals to municipal territories that exceed 24 months (this means that in the participate in active labor market 18% unemployment, 7 that are last 3 years they would have training activities. between 15% and 18%, 7 that are worked 24 months). The next time between 12% and 15%, 12 that are they can get unemployment between 9% and 12% and 16 that benefits only if they have worked are 9% or less. Active measures or have been involved in active aimed at stimulating the labor labor market measures for 180 LIETUVOS DARBO BIRZA markets and enhancing days in one year. The For additional information on employability in the regions with unemployment benefit is very the Lithuanian Labor Exchange high unemployment rates, leading small in Lithuania, form 135 Litas system go to their web page at: to the reduction of regional to 250 Litas. This is about $50 to www.ldb.lt/ldb_site/en/index.aspx/ differences, is of high importance. $93 United States dollars. The en/information/?menu_id=109 or benefits are paid on a monthly just click on the green icon above. basis for no longer than 6 months in a 12-month period. An “Don't be afraid of individual shall be disqualified for opposition. Remember, a kite unemployment benefits if prior to The Lithuanian Law on rises against -- not with -- the the granting of the benefits the wind.”-- Hamilton Mabie, Support of the Unemployed that individual refused to accept an was enacted on December 13, American writer and editor offer of work which suits his (1846-1916) 1990 and amended on January 15, professional qualifications and 1998 but Lithuania does not state of health, also if travel by currently have a law on urban or suburban transport to and Unemployment Insurance. The from the place of the offered work International unemployed in Lithuania are does not take more than 3 hours or currently getting unemployment 2 hours in the case of women with benefit, next year it will be children under 8 years of age and unemployment insurance benefits. men who are single parents with Effective May 1, 2004 Lithuania children under 8 years old. An Development will join the European Union and individual shall also be they must coordinate their laws disqualified if they refuse on the Move with the regulations and directives enrollment in a vocational training from the European Union. The program in a profession in demand By David Washburn new Lithuanian law on in the local labor market. –Idaho Chapter International Unemployment Insurance was The unemployed individuals Development Committee Chair approved on December 16, 2003 report to one of the 46 and will go into effect on January Employment Service offices to The International Development 1, 2005. register and apply for their Committee pen pal program has ITEMS Page 2 of 7 December 2003 / January 2004, Volume 37, Issue 4 begun with e-mail contacts being and serve you breakfast between reference, because the Idaho made between two Idaho Chapter 7am-8am, the day to be arranged Chapter of IAWP is proud to bring members and the Chapter through the winning office’s her to our State Conference in Presidents form two different management team. This will be a April, 2004. When you get a countries. Idaho Chapter President breakfast that no one wants to moment, please be directed to the Craig Smith has established e-mail miss! Every member is IAWP website for information communication with Baja Mexico encouraged to recruit at least one about Abby. She is an Chapter President, Miguel member, but remember, the more international speaker and author Valenzuela and David Washburn you recruit, the more likely your who is sure to inspire you to has established e-mail contact with office will be declared the winner achieve. Abby has been acclaimed Liongina Beinoraviciene, the and receive the yummy breakfast from coast to coast and her client Lithuania Chapter President. This we have in store for you! list spans from the Mobil Oil activity facilitates sharing of ideas, For those smaller offices that Company in Louisiana to the knowledge, program successes and think it is not fair due to the Social Security Department in the information with membership possibilities, let me country of Belize. We are both our counterparts remind you that the International very fortunate and excited to in foreign President’s theme this year is A welcome Abby to our State countries. The Joint Venture with One Voice. Conference. Mark your calendars article on The idea behind this theme is that for April 29th & 30th to attend this Lithuania that it is time to bring in all those highly inspirational and appears in this issue of the ITEMS involved and interested in the educational event....you won't want was set in motion through this Workforce, thus the name change to miss this! International pen pal program. If from IAPES to International For more info about Abby: you are interested in participating Association of Workforce www.abbyshields.com in this beneficial activity please Professionals (IAWP). This Conference specifics will soon contact David Washburn at includes employers, city chambers be available: [email protected] for of commerce, Voc Rehab, One http://www.jobservice.us/portal/go possible names and e-mail Stops, Health and Welfare, etc, /iapes/0/DesktopDefault.aspx addresses of IAWP members from anyone who would have an interest other countries. in Workforce Development. So Legislation this means that even if your office Membership Contest or cost center is small, the potential By David Hunter, Legislative for growth is still out there. Committee Chair By Lu Lineberry, Every member has countless Do you want to Membership Chairperson, resources and contacts that could be in the KNOW State Chapter Vice President be potential members. We just about funding, We are heading towards the need to find them and introduce policy decisions, end of our January Jumpstart them to IAWP (formerly known as changes being Contest, with it winding up the end IAPES). So “jump” in, help our considered, and what is happening of February. To date, we have 10 cause, and win a delicious that will affect your career? For the new members!! This contest breakfast! You’ll be glad you did!! best and current information go to between local offices and Central http://www.workforceatm.org/legis Office cost centers, started in Mark Your lative_news.cfm November 2003 and goes until February 2004. As a reminder, the Calendars! local office or Central Office cost by Pam Pearson center that recruits the largest Idaho Legislative number of new members during Educational Chair/Idaho IAWP Update that time will be served breakfast Greetings Everyone! By Dwight Johnson by members of the IAWP/IAPES Ever heard of Abby Shields? Idaho State Chapter Officers. We If you haven't....you will want to will actually come to your office mark this email for future ITEMS Page 3 of 7 December 2003 / January 2004, Volume 37, Issue 4 Just wanted to give you a quick Employees of our Job Service seriousness of the importance of update on a couple of Department Offices made various items for not getting behind the wheel of a bills for your information. youngsters that were members of vehicle when in that condition. HB 607 - Merges the families unable to provide the Attendees were also treated to a Department of Commerce and basic essentials for school, paper, Rich Man’s Chili and Cinnamon Labor. It had a print hearing today pencils, etc., available. The Roll feed to enjoy during the ISP in House State Affairs Committee employees had fun and the school presentation. The hour was filled and will probably have a full districts in each area were most to the brim of hearing in that committee next gratified for our contributions. educational/informational Monday. We also briefed the Canyon County and Payette discussion. All who attended were House Commerce and Human offices presented the Mike very gratified that their time had Resources Committee this Schlappi video during a “Brown been well spent. afternoon on this legislation. FYI - Bag Luncheon in September and I've attached some talking points November. that for this legislation that we are The Treasure Valley People using for these hearings. Subchapter conducted a costume SB 1226 - The bill would contest for Halloween in October. eliminate "SUTA Dumping," a tax The Canyon County and Meridian On evasion scheme that businesses can offices each produced a winner. currently legally use to manipulate Greg June was the winner from the the their Unemployment Experience Meridian Office and Carmela Rating and thereby artificially Ramirez was the winner from lower their UI tax rates. This bill Canyon County. Their names Move will probably be up for a full were put into a hat for a drawing hearing in the Senate Commerce that would give the winner free and Human Resources Committee year’s dues for IAWP membership, next week. ("SUTA" stands for paid for by the Treasure Valley New Hires State Unemployment Tax Act) Subchapter.. Carmela was the Donna Masonholder...... 0610 Roger Madsen will be lucky winner. Rachel Adamson...... 0540 presenting the Department of Canyon County continues its Lucy Ballesteros...... 0010 Commerce budget to the Joint project in collecting pop-tops for Amanda Bolton...... 0270 Finance & Appropriations the Ronald McDonald House. Jessalyn Roehl...... 0720 Committee (JFAC) Weds. morning Canyon County hosted the at 8:00. The Department of Labor IAWP Treasure Valley Subchapter Promotions budget is on an "every other year" January monthly meeting January Carmela Ramirez, cycle with JFAC and we presented 23rd. Member and guests were Job Service Manager 3...... 0080 last year, so we will not be treated to a presentation by Idaho Leandra Burns, presenting the Labor budget to State Police officer Josh Green on Planner, Socioeconomic Senior JFAC this year. Safety Tips in Winter Driving. 13 ...... 0790 members and guests gathered to Judy Cardenas, hear Officer Green spoke on Technical Records 2...... 0790 Subchapter Activities defensive driving techniques, road rage and driving under the Separations Treasure Valley SubChapter influence. Selected attendees were Shannon Mills, Retirement....0090 By Milt Smith. challenged to wear a pair of Pat Burton...... 0130 Canyon County enjoyed the “Hot specialized goggles that when Kellie Gray...... 0540 Dog Days of Summer” in July. All worn help to demonstrate how proceeds went to the Veterans impaired someone is after only a "Watch your manner of speech if Standown in September. few drinks. While entertaining and you wish to develop a peaceful All Local Offices in the fun to see co-workers stagger state of mind. Start each day by SubChapter participated in the around as though under the affirming peaceful, contented IAWP Back to School Roundup. influence, it really brought home in ITEMS Page 4 of 7 December 2003 / January 2004, Volume 37, Issue 4 and happy attitudes and your days will tend to be pleasant and successful." -– Norman Vincent Peale
ITEMS Page 5 of 7 December 2003 / January 2004, Volume 37, Issue 4 GetGet ReadyReady forfor 2004’s Idaho IAWP Educational Conference Thursday,Thursday, AprilApril 2929 ~~ Saturday,Saturday, MayMay 11 AtAt thethe HolidayHoliday InnInn inin Boise!Boise!
Prepare yourself for a great experience! The fun and networking opportunities start with the reception on Thursday evening. The following day is jam-packed with terrific speakers, networking and educational experiences, and the annual statewide IAWP meeting. Keynote speaker Abby Shields has earned an international reputation for her inspiring speeches. Friday evening’s banquet ends the main events on a high note. Saturday’s board meeting will help set the IAWP agenda for the coming year.
Save yourself a space! The registration form is on the next page. Register by IAWP Recognition Day on April 16, and you pay only $50 for four meals and a great educational program. Don’t forget to make hotel room reservations now. The Holiday Inn at the Boise Airport is holding block of room at the discounted rate of $65.00 plus tax for double or single rooms. But the rooms will only be held until April 5; after that, it can’t be guaranteed there will be rooms available. For reservations, call the Holiday Inn at (800) 465-4329 and let them know you are attending the Idaho IAWP Educational Conference so you can get the discounted rate.
Answers for your questions! For more information about arrangements, e-mail or call Milt Smith at Meridian Job Service (364-7785 ext. 3610) or Pat Paasch at Lewiston Job Service (799-5000 ext. 3535). Over the next few weeks, flyers and e-mails will provide more information about the exciting educational program.
ITEMS Page 6 of 7 December 2003 / January 2004, Volume 37, Issue 4 The Idaho Chapter of IAWP 2004 Educational Conference Holiday Inn ~ Boise Airport
Registration Form Please print or type all information. Fees for registration should accompany this form. Please make checks payable to IAWP. Mail to: Kathryn Tacke, % Coeur d’Alene Job Service, 1221 W. Ironwood Drive Suite 200, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814 Participant Information Name Guest Name Address Work Location Day Phone Evening Phone Emergency Contact Person Day Phone Evening Phone I wish to request CDF Continuing Education Credit for attending the 2004 Idaho IAWP Educational Conference. I am an IAWP Professional Development Program (PDP) Master. Received by April 16 Postmarked after April 16 Full Registration $50.00 = $ $55.00 = $ Includes Presidents Reception on Thursday evening, Educational Program, Continental Breakfast Friday, Lunch on Friday, Snacks, Friday evening Awards Banquet Received by April 16 Postmarked after April 16 Partial Registration $25.00 = $ $30.00 = $ Includes Educational Program, Continental Breakfast Friday, Lunch on Friday
Award Banquet Meal Choices for Full Registration: Please check the menu of your choice. BAKED SALMON TOP SIRLOIN WITH ROSEMARY BUTTER Awards Banquet Guest $20.00 = $ $20.00 = $ **Must attend with an individual who has purchased a Full Registration Package. The $20.00 includes tax & tips. Award Banquet Meal Choices: Please check the menu of your guest’s choice. BAKED SALMON TOP SIRLOIN WITH ROSEMARY BUTTER Room Rates & Availability at the Holiday Inn Boise Airport Double or single rooms cost $ 65.00 plus tax. Blocks of rooms at this rate will only be available until April 5TH. For reservations call (800) 465-4329 and let them know you are attending the Idaho IAWP Educational Conference.
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