![]() ![]() Veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan frequently appear in homeless shelters within two years of separating from the military, and a significant percentage of the homeless are female veterans and their children. Although the VHA operates 153 hospitals and hundreds of community clinics and Veterans Centers nationwide, there are insufficient facilities for more than 3 million veterans living in rural areas, and the care available for female veterans is often inadequate.Įradicating veteran homelessness is another goal of the UVC. With more than 8 million veterans enrolled in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) system, accessing healthcare is often a challenge. The unemployment rate for young, male veterans age 18 to 24 is 29.1 percent – 11.5 percent higher than non-veterans of the same age.Īccess to quality healthcare is also a primary focus. Approximately 185,000 post-9/11 veterans are unemployed, and thousands of senior veterans are jobless. The UVC has made giving veterans access to good jobs one of its top priorities. APWU President Cliff Guffey serves as one of two vice chairs. The UVC is also working to help state labor councils establish their own veterans’ councils.Ĭurrently, 33 unions participate in the AFL-CIO UVC, with each labor organization having a seat on the governing board. The group encourages union veterans to take leadership roles in other veterans’ organizations, and strives to form coalitions with groups concerned about veterans’ issues. The organization also supports the appointment of labor-friendly veterans to all levels of government. The council keeps legislators and other government officials informed of the labor movement’s positions on veterans’ issues and holds them accountable to meet the needs of military veterans. The AFL-CIO Union Veterans Council (UVC) was established in 2009 to unite union leaders and members who are veterans in a shared goal – to influence public pol-icy to improve the quality of life for veterans and their families. Sue Carney, Director Human Relations Dept. (This article appeared in the January/February 2013 issue of The American Postal Worker magazine.) Financial Issues for Local, State Union Officers.Capitol Cab is committed to enforcing the provisions of Title VI and to taking positive and realistic affirmative steps to ensure the protection of rights and opportunities for all persons affected by its programs. Presidential Executive Order 13166 addresses services to those individuals with limited English proficiency. Presidential Executive Order 12898 addresses environmental justice in minority and low-income populations. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Capitol Cab as a federal grant recipient, conforms to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its amendments. All Transco taxicabs are equipped with state-of-the art payment systems. The rates for accessible taxi service are the same as for traditional taxi service. We would advise that you pre-book your Accessible taxi at least one-hour in advance because there may be a limited number of these specially-equipped vehicles available at the requested time. Passengers can request an Accessible Taxi by calling 20 or online 24-hours/7-days through our website, select Wheelchair Accessible Taxi or order a taxi. In addition, we have limited wheelchair accessible units that can accommodate over-sized wheelchairs, such as one with extra adaptive equipment attached, as long as weight capacity is met. Our accessible taxicabs are ADA-compliant and designed for standard-sized power wheelchairs and standard-sized scooters.
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