星期三, 2月 10, 2021
拜登提名蘇維思出任美國勞工部副部長
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| 拜登提名Julie A. Su (蘇維斯)擔任 勞工部副部長。(圖片:加州政府網站) |
坊間原本盛傳蘇維思是勞工部部長人選之一，亞裔社區也一直反映，稱拜登政府的內閣人員若連一名亞裔也沒有，怎符合他競選時強調的政府要多元化形象。但拜登最後選擇提名波士頓市長馬丁華殊(Martin
Walsh)出任勞工部部長。
1月25日左右，白宮傳出將提名蘇維思擔任勞工部副部長的消息，亞裔社區一片讚聲，正式提名後，亞裔推動正義協會(Asian
Americans Advancing Justice)也立即發出致賀聲明。
不過蘇維思要正式上任，還需通過參議院聽證，而加州當地已有團體強烈批評，”加州企業和工業聯盟"在華府版的”今日美國(USA Today)上刊登了全版廣告，指她監管的加州失業保險系統大幅度的運作失當，而且在她看管之下，舞弊金額高達300億元。
父母是來自台灣，畢業於史丹福大學及哈佛大學法學院的蘇維思，早年擔任亞裔推動正義協會洛杉磯分會訴訟主任，1995年時幫助無證件泰國移民，改善了他們在El Monte成衣廠的血汗工廠工作條件，2001年因此獲得麥克阿瑟基金會(MacArthur Foundation)的天才獎(genius
grant)。2011年，加州前州長Jerry Brown指派他擔任加州勞工委員會委員，賦予她管理加州執行勞工法這部門的權力。2019年1月，她再獲加州州長Gavin Newsom指派為勞工廳廳長，最近還和優步(Uber)，以及來福(Lyft)這兩家網約車公司為付薪給駕駛一事對陣。
Littler Mendelson律師樓的工作場所政策院共同主席Michael
J. Lotito稱，加州的失業系統一直是該州的調查對象，這些調查顯示有大約300億元的巨大詐欺，未能及時支付給申請人，客戶服務也很糟糕。他認為這些有記錄的失敗，都躺在蘇維思的門前。提名他來監管失業保險支付，讓人對他未來獲得確認的前景有極大顧慮。
沙加緬度蜜蜂報(Sacramento
Bee)稱，看蘇維思有兩個面向，一是她是極受尊重的工人權益律師，支持那些和大公司鬥爭的人，另一是她是麻煩纏身的州政府部門的領導，掙扎著管理加州的失業福利系統，而且在新冠病毒大流行期間，遭遇大幅度舞弊指控的衝擊。
NAPCA Condemns Continued Hate Crimes Against AAPI Older Adults
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Governor Baker Nominates Sharon F. Lalli and James M. Murphy as Associate Justices of the District Court
Governor Baker Nominates Sharon F. Lalli and James M. Murphy as Associate Justices of the District Court
BOSTON — Today, Governor Charlie Baker announced the nomination of Sharon F. Lalli as Associate Justice of the Falmouth District Court, and James M. Murphy as Associate Justice of the Newton District Court. Attorneys Lalli and Murphy have more than 40 years of combined legal experience.
“The many decades Attorneys Lalli and Murphy have spent handling cases and managing busy courtrooms have prepared them well to serve as Associate Justices of the District Court," said Governor Charlie Baker. "I am pleased to submit these candidates to the Governor's Council for their advice and consent."
"Over the course of their careers, Attorneys Lalli and Murphy have both demonstrated their dedication to justice and public service," said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. "If confirmed, I am confident that they will serve the Commonwealth well as Associate Justices of the District Court."
The District Court hears a wide range of criminal, civil, housing, juvenile, mental health, and other types of cases. District Court criminal jurisdiction extends to all felonies punishable by a sentence up to 5 years, and many other specific felonies with greater potential penalties, all misdemeanors, and all violations of city and town ordinances and bylaws. In civil matters, District Court judges conduct both jury and jury-waived trials, and make final determinations on any matter where the likelihood of recovery is no more than $50,000 (for cases commenced on or after January 1, 2020). The District Court also tries small claims involving up to $7,000 (initially tried to a magistrate, where the defense has a right of appeal either to a judge or a jury). If confirmed by the Governor’s Council, Attorney Lalli will fill the seat vacated by the Honorable Kevin J. Cunningham, and Attorney Murphy will fill the seat vacated by the Honorable Daniel C. Crane.
For more information about the District Court, visit their homepage.
Judicial nominations are subject to the advice and consent of the Governor’s Council. Applicants for judicial openings are reviewed by the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) and recommended to the governor. Governor Baker established the JNC in February 2015 pursuant to Executive Order 558, a non-partisan, non-political Commission composed of volunteers from a cross-section of the Commonwealth's diverse population to screen judicial applications. Twenty-one members were later appointed to the JNC in April 2015.
About Sharon F. Lalli
Sharon F. Lalli began her legal career in 1986 as an Associate at Creedon & Creedon in Brockton, where she handled litigation pertaining to probate, civil and criminal matters. In 1999, she joined the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office as an Assistant District Attorney, handling cases assigned by the District Attorney and leading the creation and implementation of asset forfeiture procedures. In 2004, Attorney Lalli joined the Massachusetts Senate Judiciary Committee as Counsel to the Chairman, where her responsibilities included researching and preparing bills relating to legal practices, assisting and advising committee members and conducting hearings. In 2013, she joined the Plymouth County Superior Court as an Assistant Clerk Magistrate, where she continues to advise the Court and prepare warrants, writs and other official documents in addition to managing all criminal sessions and court personnel. Attorney Lalli is also a member of the Plymouth County Bar Association and the Women’s Bar Association. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Suffolk University Law School, and her Bachelor’s Degree from Stonehill College.
About James M. Murphy
James M. Murphy began his legal career in 1998 as a Law Clerk for the Massachusetts Superior Court, where he conducted research and worked daily to assist the Justices in motion sessions, hearings and trials. In 1999, he joined the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, handling cases before the Dorchester District Court and Suffolk Superior Court as well as serving from 2002 until 2003 as Deputy Chief of the Safe Neighborhood Initiative. In 2003, Attorney Murphy joined Bletzer & Bletzer, PC, in Boston, where he specialized in civil litigation and criminal defense while also developing a transactional real estate practice. After 13 years in this role, he joined the Woburn District Court as an Assistant Clerk Magistrate, where he continues to preside over small claims trials, manage criminal and civil sessions, and assist judges with questions of law and procedure. In addition to his legal work, Attorney Murphy is an active member of his community, serving since 2008 on the Board of Directors for Lexington Bedford Youth Hockey and as a Volunteer since 2014 for Lexington’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. He also served previously as a Lexington Town Meeting Member from 2007 until 2011, and as an elected member of the Boston College Law School Alumni Association Board from 2000 until 2008. Attorney Murphy earned his Juris Doctorate from Boston College Law School and his Bachelor’s Degree from College of the Holy Cross.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Advancing Justice Applauds Nomination of Julie Su for Deputy Secretary of Department of Labor
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Advancing Justice Applauds Nomination of Julie Su for Deputy Secretary of Department of Labor
Washington,
D.C. —President
Joe Biden nominated California Secretary of Labor Julie Su to Deputy Secretary
of the U.S. Department of Labor.
Asian Americans
Advancing Justice, an affiliation of five independent Asian American civil
rights organizations, releases the following statement:
“Advancing Justice
congratulates Julie Su on her nomination. Julie Su has spent her decades-long
career fighting for workers rights and ensuring their health and safety. Her
nomination is a win for all working people, including people of color,
immigrants, and women. As the former Litigation Director of Advancing Justice -
Los Angeles, Su advocated and helped deliver a victory for Thai garment workers
in the El Monte sweatshop case, which led to sweeping changes in our country’s
labor laws and protection for victims of human trafficking. As a champion for
the underserved in California, she not only represented the workers, but also
helped them access health care, find housing, and empowered them to tell their
stories in court. As California’s Labor Commissioner, Su led a renaissance in
the agency’s enforcement activity, with strategic reforms that resulted in
record setting recoveries and relief for some of the state’s most abused and
marginalized workers. As California’s Secretary of Labor, Su continued to fight
for the rights of workers across the state.
We first supported Su’s
candidacy to be Secretary of Labor, and we are confident that she will be a
significant asset as the Deputy Secretary. Especially given the lack of Asian
American and Pacific Islander cabinet secretaries, we will keep up the pressure
to ensure that more of our community is visible at the highest levels of
government.”
About
Asian Americans Advancing Justice
麻州政府在Natick、Dartmouth增設兩疫苗站 明日公佈7萬4千預約機會
Baker-Polito Administration Announces
Two Mass Vaccination Sites, New Appointments & Authorization for Caregiver
to Get Vaccinated with 75+ Resident at Mass Vax Sites
Natick & Dartmouth mass vaccination sites to open in late February
BOSTON – Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced two new mass vaccination sites will open in Natick and Dartmouth. On Thursday, 74,000 appointments will be posted online for mass vaccination sites and pharmacies at locations statewide. Approximately 30,000 additional appointments will be posted over the course of the week at pharmacies—totaling over 100,000 new appointments this week for mass vaccination sites and pharmacies.
The administration also announced that individuals who accompany someone age 75 or older to get a vaccine at a mass vaccination site may also schedule and receive their own vaccination on the same day.
Natick Mass Vaccination Site:
An additional mass vaccination site is scheduled to open on Monday, February 22, at the Natick Mall with LabCorp as the provider.
This site will begin administering 500 doses per day, then increasing over the course of several weeks to administering 3,000 doses daily. All eligible residents will be able to use this site.
Eligible residents can begin booking appointments for the Natick site on February 18th. For appointment booking, visit mass.gov/covidvaccine.
Dartmouth Mass Vaccination Site:
An additional mass vaccination site is scheduled to open on Wednesday, February 24, at Circuit City with Curative as the provider.
This site will begin administering 500 doses per day, then increasing over the course of several weeks to administering over 2,000 doses daily. All eligible residents will be able to use this site.
Eligible residents can begin booking appointments for the Dartmouth site on February 18th. For appointment booking, visit mass.gov/covidvaccine.
New Appointments At Mass Vaccination Sites & Pharmacies:
The Administration continues to build the Commonwealth’s vaccination infrastructure, and will add 30 new retail pharmacy sites and 2 additional mass vaccination sites. There are currently more than 130 vaccination sites in Massachusetts.
Tomorrow morning (Thursday, Feb. 11), more than 53,000 appointments will be posted online for mass vaccination sites for Springfield, Danvers, Foxborough (Gillette Stadium) and Boston (Fenway Park). Eligible individuals should visit mass.gov/covidvaccine for details on how to book.
Over
50,000 pharmacy appointments will be posted online by the end of this week.
21,000 of these appointments are at new stores and will be live tomorrow. The
50,000 includes:
- CVS Health: 8,064 appointments were posted this week, with an additional 21,000 appointments going live tomorrow, and another 3,000 appointments being posted daily on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Walgreens: 7,620 appointments this week (over 1,000 released each day)
- Topco (Wegmans, Big Y, Price Chopper): 3,100 appointments this week
- Retail Business Services (Stop and Shop, Hannaford): 2,000 appointments this week
Caregiver Attestation for Mass Vaccination Sites:
Effective Thursday, February 11th, at mass vaccination sites, an individual who is accompanying a person age 75 or older to get the vaccine may schedule their own appointment to be vaccinated on the same day.
A caregiver must schedule their own appointment online for the same day and location as the 75 or older resident. Only one caregiver may accompany a 75 or older resident.
Mass vaccination locations will make every effort to take both individuals together to minimize wait time, even if the appointment times are not identical.
Directions to Schedule Two Appointments (for a 75+ resident & a caregiver):
Individuals can go to mass.gov/covidvaccine and schedule two separate appointments at either the same time or adjacent.
For the companion appointment, select the option ‘I am accompanying someone who is age 75+ to their vaccination appointment and my appointment is the same day.’
If individuals are unable to use or have difficultly accessing the internet, they may call 2-1-1 for assistance booking both appointments.
Only one caregiver is
permitted to schedule an appointment with the 75+ resident. A caregiver may
receive their first dose of the vaccine if the 75+ resident is receiving their
second dose.
星期二, 2月 09, 2021
浪漫去年騙走361名麻州人800萬元
(Boston Orange編譯)新年，情人節快到了，聯邦調查局波士頓辦公室提醒民眾，警覺些，別被喜氣，感情沖昏頭。麻州民眾去年就被”浪漫”詐騙了800萬元。
去年(2020)共有361名麻州居民在約會網站，應用程式，以及其他的電子論壇等形式的浪漫詐騙，捲走了800萬零6260元。緬因州有57人受騙，損失151萬4636元；71名新罕布夏居民損失82萬零326元，以及羅德島州80抓狂的損失了138萬1336元。
若以損失程度來比，似乎麻州人更易墜入浪漫陷阱。
聯邦調查局的聲明中指出，詐騙者瀏覽約會網站，應用程式，聊天室，以及社交網路平台，獲取使用者的財務，或者個人身分資訊。
這週六就是情人節了，聯邦調查局說，每年尤其是在這個時候，浪漫詐騙最多。今年由於新冠病毒疫情，人們更加隔離，導致更多人在網上尋愛找情，也給了詐騙者更多機會。
聯邦調查局表示，在2020年中，全美各地向該局網路犯罪申訴中心舉報了大約23768宗浪漫詐騙案，比2019年的4295宗增加了5倍，總損失金額更高達6億零500萬元。
聯邦調查局提醒民眾注意疑似詐騙跡象，包括有人索取不洽當的照片，或財務資訊。這些資訊後來可能會被用作勒索條件。聯邦調查局也勸人們謹慎行事，不要寄錢給任何自己不認識的人。
懷疑自己遭遇網路詐騙的人，應立即停止與詐騙者的所有接觸，並立即向該局網路犯罪投訴中心(ic3.gov)舉報自己帳戶的任何資金轉移。
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