13 Aug 2025
What you’re paying for:
✔️ Training
✔️ Precision
✔️ Reliability
✔️ Commitment
Blue collar doesn’t mean low value—it means high standards.
#RealWorkRealPay #BlueCollarExcellence #WorkEthic #SkilledTrades #WesternWelding
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13 May 2025
Agree — but why break your back on-site when there’s a soft chair, free latte, and HR workshop in an office job that pays more?
We’ve devalued the trades.
Want builders? Pay them like they matter.
No houses without hands.
#CraicCuts #RealWorkRealPay #FixTheBalance
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1 Mar 2023
What People Are Saying: Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act! Check out the House Education and the Workforce Committee press release.
conta.cc/3m80XKh
#RealWorkRealPay #EmploymentFirst
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28 Feb 2023
A decades-old law allows employers to pay workers with a disability under minimum wage. Members of Congress want to change that. “It’s fundamentally a civil rights issue,” said Julie Christensen, APSE Executive Director.
conta.cc/3IEb80X
#RealWorkRealPay #EmploymentFirst
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28 Feb 2023
"Momentum in recent years has shifted toward competitive integrated employment and away from subminimum wage with changes to federal law and an increasing number of cities and states banning the practice."
conta.cc/3EIKGC8
#RealWorkRealPay #EmploymentFirst
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28 Feb 2023
Congress announces intent to reintroduce legislation to phase out 14(c) certificates! See APSE's statement of support and relevant news coverage!
apse.org/apse-supports-reint…
#RealWorkRealPay #Eliminate 14c #EmploymentFirst
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23 Feb 2023
A tight labor market in general, more work-from-home options and other accommodations have led to a surge in hiring, and programs can help workers with disabilities find jobs.
conta.cc/3INn2H3
#disability #employment #RealWorkRealPay
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KCDD condemns the remarks by State Rep. Tarwater of KS and stands with Kansans with disabilities in calling for Tarwater to apologize to people with disabilities! No tax breaks for 14c entities! It’s time to #end14c. #KSleg #realworkrealpay
kansasreflector.com/2023/02/…
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1 Nov 2022
"I believe that everyone should have the same opportunities but they may need to be taught in a different way."
- Michael, Kentucky
#RealWorkRealPay #EmploymentFirst
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26 Oct 2022
An empowered Minister Holder highlights the recent throne speech announcement to ensure an employment standards change and an end to the archaic practice of below minimum wage stipends. #RealWorkRealPay #NB @AbilityNB #Empower2022 workforce summit
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14 Sep 2022
With National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) coming up in October, APSE is looking for contributions to support our work. Consider donating today to support the work of APSE.
#EmploymentFirst #Donate
apse.org/donate
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2 Sep 2022
Want to share your employment story? APSE wants to help!
For National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM), APSE invites you to share your story!
Learn more here: apse.org/ndeam-2022/
Submit your story: lnkd.in/gugWiMkE
#EmploymentFirst #RealWorkRealPay
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1 Sep 2022
Congrats to Ohio!
14c legislation has been introduced!
@NationalAPSE
#EmploymentFirst
#RealWorkRealPay
legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB716/2…
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11 Aug 2022
Three different chapters are having virtual events next week! Join CA APSE, MN APSE, or NJ APSE for fun learning opportunities.
#EmploymentFirst #RealWorkRealPay
apse.site-ym.com/events/even…
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13 Jul 2022
Thank you @TheDailyShow and Trevor Noah for covering this important topic!
The Subminimum Wage Loophole - If You Don’t Know, Now You Know | The Daily Show Throwback
#EmploymentFirst #RealWorkRealPay
youtube.com/watch?v=oVQpn5hs…
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21 Jun 2022
A well functioning labor market must be inclusive of everyone.
#EUSE2022
#RealWorkRealPay
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14 Jun 2022
ICI's Nancy Nickolaus and Jean Winsor both presented at the Florida APSE conference.
“Everyone has a role to play in achieving employment equality.”
- Nancy Nickolaus
#EmploymentFirst
#RealWorkRealPay
ALT Nancy Nickolaus presenting at Florida APSE
ALT Jean Winsor presenting at Florida APSE
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