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Unemployed to come together

By Steve Visser
March 29, 2011

More than 30 labor, religious and advocacy organizations are inviting the unemployed  and under-employed talk about their experiences since losing their jobs.

Put together by Atlanta Jobs with Justice, radio talk show host Derrick Boazman will lead the discussion.

After lunch, workers can get a free haircut and help with resume writing, foreclosures, expunging certain old convictions from public records. 10am-5 pm, Saturday, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 265 Washington St. SW, Atlanta GA

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