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There is much to be concerned with especially when presented with such a case. As a nurse, my first concern will, of course, be the medical one especially since my training has helped strengthen my belief that only when one is healthy and sound both in body and mind will there be advancements in other aspects.

            However, in the case of the Rodriguez family, who have been my friends for some time now, several problems have come at once and, based on their background, their physical health is not the only problem that they are currently facing. From my analysis, one of the biggest problems is the sociological background of our town as well as the limited knowledge of the citizens concerning their rights. It is assumed that the Rodriguez family is not the only family that is facing these problems, but also many of the families and people in our town. Thus, the first step that must be taken should be to educate everyone concerning their rights and benefits and how they will be able to achieve these.

            First of all, one of the problems that should be addressed is the hiring and promotion of people despite having lack of education. Based on an article by Brand (2003), lack of education can be one of the factors for the continuation of lack of promotions. Although the article did not give specific ways on how this problem will be addressed, one of the things that the workers, including Jamaal, can do is to ask their supervisor if their lack of education is the reason for their being held back. If it is, they should request that fair judgment based on their labor be their background. Through this, the workers may possibly be able to gain equal status with their other co-workers despite their education problem.

            Because of the continued problems with their work, one of the community projects that may be done is a seminar for people in the town concerning their rights that are placed under the Department of Labor. The Department of Labor, especially those who are in the Office of Disability Employment Policy and those who belong to the Fair Pay Department be able to give the people in the community some tips and some updates concerning the laws in which they fall under. Joyce may be able to find other work that will enable her to work at home and something that is not stressful for her. She may be able to obtain help from the Department of Labor or even through asking around from her friends. With this, any concerning labor problems and hindrances may be addressed in the seminars, as well as their knowledge concerning their rights will be increased.

            When it comes to the school, there may be some other way for the school to continue. Fundraisers may be organized in order to help the school gain some money. At the same time, the community may recruit the help of the Department of Labor, especially the section concerning Elementary and Secondary Education. Once it is made clear that the community cannot afford to lose the school and that having it will be beneficial to the community children more than if it is closed, then there is the possibility that the school will be granted some time before it will be closed, in time for the community to gather together and organize fundraisers and recruit the help of other divisions of the Department of Education.

 

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