Have y'all seen the BLS data for the Veterans this past year 2015?

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So does this information surprise anyone?
How can we make a positive change?
What can a veteran do to achieve employment?
What are your suggestions to those running for POTUS?

It honestly didn't surprise me. This has been a constant and I don't see it changing until, well you could agree or not, a republican is voted into office. Primarily because I don't believe Hillary Clinton would do anything to help this problem and she'll be the one running for the democrats.

I've found it very hard, even with the incentives that were passed by Obama, to get a job PRIMARILY because, frankly, of the insurance cost. (ObamaCare) I only got the full time job after signing a contract stating that I wouldn't get on their insurance policy.

But I'm not going to sit here and act like I've got all the answers to this problem because I don't. I honestly don't know one person who really does but don't you think we should get a candidate that has proven to be more supportive of the military then say Obama or Hillary Clinton?

Oh and please attack the question and not the person. Thanks

ADMINS: I am sure you have probably been asked this several times, but on sites like FB etc.., it would be against the moral law (UNETHICAL) to change ANYTHING that you have posted, TITLES included. What you added was NOT my question. SO AGAIN, STOP MESSING WITH MY DAMN TITLES. You do not DESERVE the right to change ANYONES. That's THEIR title. THEIR'S not yours. I've been reminded so quickly why I got off the site... Admins disrespecting admins. People attacking people and not the question. Admins thinking they have this "control." ADULTS people. ADULTS

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jan 8 at 2016 2:15 PM

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No I had not seen the BLS data SGT Private RallyPoint Member.
Thank you for sharing - I am not surprised that Veteran unemployment is climbing instead of declining - sad news.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Jan 8 at 2016 2:29 PM

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In the first place, the BLS data is pure political spin. Anyone who believes that the unemployment rate is 5% should check with the adult children living in their basements. If we used the formula and criteria used as recently as the Clinton Administration, the unemployment rate would exceed three times the reported rate. America is underemployed using part time jobs to cover the mess. Real earnings are down and still declining. Anyone running for POTUS should tell the truth. That's what the American people really need: A dose of truth. If we had newspapers and broadcasters that shared the truth, we wouldn't be in the mess we're in. Veterans and anyone else seeking a civilian job need the truth so they can plan accordingly.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2016 2:37 PM

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SGT Veronica Fulgham - Blais, thanks for sharing this. Very sad news indeed! And, the fact that it seems to be sent by the VA in a "Happy New Year" post doesn't add to the distress.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2016 2:37 PM

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Oh, sorry, I would suggest that our GIBill increased. Educated veterans, more jobs. The amount you get is only enough for an associates. I think it should be enough for a bachelor's.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2016 4:12 PM

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A much more comprehensive look at unemployment in the US is available from here:
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.t15.htm

The U6 is a much better indicator of where things really stand than the U3.

Table A-15. Alternative measures of labor underutilization

U-5 Total unemployed, plus discouraged workers, plus all other persons marginally attached to the labor force, as a percent of the civilian labor force plus all persons marginally attached to the labor force

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jan 8 at 2016 4:43 PM

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I wonder if these statistics include the long-term unemployed (those who have been unemployed for so long they can't collect unemployment or people like me who weren't eligible for unemployment because I get my retirement pension and VA disability), those who only work part-time, seasonally, etc.?

Response by SGT Jeremiah B. made Jan 8 at 2016 4:51 PM

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The veteran rate going up has nothing to do with who is in the White House. It's a reflection of the devaluing of transferable skills and veterans in general within the labor force. If service members are separating with little to no education, no real plan and an expectation that their MOS training or military experience will carry them, they're in for a rude awakening.

I think there needs to be an early emphasis by leaders on some level on post-service readiness. Even if that soldier retires, they're going to want an education or some skill certifications to get them past that first round of HR reviews.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Jan 8 at 2016 5:35 PM

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What is BLS?

Response by Alan K. made Jan 8 at 2016 9:59 PM

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Over 94 Million employable people are out of work in a Country with a population of roughly 300 million..........I never was good at math but that is 31%+ no matter what kid of math you use! That folks is worse than the Great Depression. Even I know there is only one right answer to a math problem!

Response by Alan K. made Jan 8 at 2016 10:05 PM

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I think the BLS just got their new unicorn statue delivered this week! They keep it next to the 5 gallon bucket of Fairy Dust......

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2016 10:14 PM

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Just grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr