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THANK YOU!

Thank you to our host committee members

Artemio Arreola
Olga Camargo
Carlos Cardenas
Vincent Casillas
Irene Castaneda
Marty Castro

Warner Cruz
Antonio Guillen
Jose Luis Gutierrez
Gabriel Lopez
Jose Alfredo Lopez
Sandra Maldonado
Jose Melendez

Carlos Montoya
Alvaro R. Obregon
Juan Ochoa
Tony Quinones
Rick Rivera
Rey Vega
Jaime Viteri

and everyone who attended the Latinos con Alexi event honoring
Democratic Nominee for U.S. Senate
Alexi Giannoulias

Special thanks to Edgar Castaneda of Zocalo Chicago, Slawomir Kosek & Cong Ngo of Tantrik, Mike Oquendo, and Miguel Zuno, Jr.

Check out the images!

LATINO FASHION WEEK

The Chicago Latino Network is selected
Exclusive Online Media Sponsor
of 2010 Latino Fashion Week

Chicago Latino Network subscribers may use the code CLNPass
to obtain discounts on ticket purchases for Latino Fashion Week events.

FEATURED EVENTS

Events| Career Opportunities| Miscellaneous

Oct 21-23 (Chicago + NSHMBA Conference) = Opportunities!
The Chicago Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs wants to connect YOU with career and networking opportunities at the Annual NSHMBA National Conference and Career Expo at McCormick Place starting October 21^st.

NSHMBA works to prepare tomorrow’s business leaders by promoting higher education as paving the way to a successful career. This conference is especially designed for the MBA professional and the seasoned business professional without an MBA --

Participate in premium executive and professional development seminars led by Fortune 500 CEOs, industry experts, and corporate executives.
Expand your professional network and get to know the companies you want to work for during interactive gatherings with corporate representatives.
Network and apply for interviews with some of the country’s largest corporations.
Much more!

Save the Date
For Tapas and Wine Tasting at the VIP Opening of

LA TABERNA Tapas
Mingle with community leaders and VIP foodies at the hottest new restaurant in the neighborhood. Then meet Aldermanic candidate Rafael Vargas and share in his vision for our community. But most of all, enjoy an exclusive foretaste of things to come!

Wednesday, November 10, 2010
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
La Taberna Tapas
1301 S. Halsted
Chicago, IL
Make your reservations today by clicking here. Proceeds will be contributed towards the campaign to elect Rafael Vargas. For more information or to RSVP, contact Jose Melendez at Hello@smins.com.

Brought to you by Event Chair

Host Committee Members
Alan Castro, Hector Castaneda, Felix Gonzalez, Pete Guzman, Jose Melendez, Tony Quinones, Wil Salvador, Jaime Viteri

to Meet and Support

RAFAEL VARGAS
Candidate for 43^rd Ward Alderman

Inaugural hearing for the ABA Commission on
Hispanic Legal Rights & Responsibilities
You are invited to the launch of an historic initiative to ensure that the voices of the Latino community in Chicago and across this nation are heard.

Join the first Latino President of the American Bar Association, Stephen N. Zack, and members of the ABA Commission on Hispanic Legal Rights & Responsibilities, which include Gov. Bill Richardson; Emilio Estefan - award-winning producer, musician and activist; Janet Murguia - National Council of La Raza; Cesar Perales - Latino Justice / Puerto Rican Legal Defense & Education Fund; Thomas Saenz - Mexican American Legal Defense & Education Fund; Anthony Romero - American Civil Liberties Union; Margaret Moran - League of United Latin American Citizens; Diana Sen, Hispanic National Bar Association; Alma Morales Riojas - MANA (National Latina Organization); Illinois State Senator Iris Martinez; Jesse H. Ruiz and other distinguished lawyers and judges, educators, organizational and community leaders for a public hearing.

Friday, November 12, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Regents Hall, Lewis Tower
111 E. Pearson St.
Chicago, IL
This is the first of several regional hearings scheduled during 2010-2011. The purpose of the hearings is to receive testimony, comments and recommendations that will assist the Commission in identifying the significant legal issues affecting the Latino community in Chicago and across America. The Commission will then publish a comprehensive report recommending solutions to address these key issues – serving as an important guide to state and federal policy makers; government agencies; and organizations throughout the United States.

If you or your organization is interested in participating, please fill out the submission form at: www.abanet.org/chlrr/home.shtml. Please contact attorney Pedro Juan Windsor Jr., Special Presidential Aide, for more information.

MISCELLANEOUS

Featured Events| Events| Career Opportunities

Make a difference in your community. Classes start this January. Apply online.
Are you currently working in the social services, government or non-profit sector, and would you like to advance further in your career? Now's the time to make a difference in your community. Get started today.

Earn your master's degree in one of these public service professions:

Start making a difference in your community today. Call 888.419.3792 or apply online.

*Application deadline for January 2011 start in Counseling is Monday, November 1, 2010.

What you should know about
H1N1 Flu
Right now in Chicago, the risk for H1N1 flu is low. Case numbers peaked in early November of 2009, and have been declining steadily ever since. In fact, on August 10, 2010, the World Health Organization declared that the global pandemic of H1N1 is over, and the world is now in a post-pandemic phase.

Nonetheless, H1N1 continues to circulate at low levels throughout the Chicago area and elsewhere---and when it comes to influenza, it is never time to let down our guard. We at the Chicago Department of Public Health take H1N1 flu (and all strains of flu) seriously, and we call upon all Chicagoans to do the same.

The new 2010-11 flu vaccine is now available on a limited basis. Check with your doctor or other regular health care provider to schedule your 2010-11 flu vaccination. If you do not have a doctor, vaccinations are available for a reasonable fee at many retail pharmacies across the city. Flu vaccinations will also be available at no charge from the Chicago Department of Public Health, starting in mid-October as we kick off our annual fall flu vaccination effort. A schedule of dates, times and sites will be announced soon.

Vaccinations are safe, effective and convenient. They are the best way to fight the flu. The 2010-11 flu vaccine offers protection from the three flu strains most likely to circulate this year: A-California (the same H1N1strain as last year), A-Perth and B-Brisbane.

Generally speaking, everyone in the community----from babies age 6 months and up----should get a 2010-11 flu vaccination, if they have not already. The best time to get vaccinated is October and November---or earlier if vaccine is available. However, if you miss the big flu shot drives in October and November, please remember that vaccine should still be widely available, and that it is never too late to get vaccinated and protect yourself and your family from the flu!

For more information, visit www.cityofchicago.org/flu

EVENTS

Featured Events| Career Opportunities| Miscellaneous

Edwin Reyes, Cook County Commissioner, 8^th District,
invites you to the Jobs and Benefits Fair for Veterans
In order to best serve those who have sacrificed so much for our country, we are hosting a job fair that will offer variety of free county and state services. Employers and service providers will be on hand to speak to veterans. Please bring resumes and your DD 214 or military/veteran I.D.

Saturday, October 23, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
St. James Auditorium
2430 N. Mango Ave.
Chicago, IL
For more information, please call (773) 588-1129 or (312) 603-6386.

City Colleges of Chicago Career Fair
As one of the largest urban community college districts in the United States, City Colleges of Chicago is comprised of seven accredited Colleges; technical institutes and learning centers; a public television and radio station; culinary and pastry schools; restaurants; and child development centers. We currently seek exceptional Faculty leaders in all disciplines committed to student success with a strong emphasis in the Nursing and Health Sciences fields for the posts of:

Director, Nursing Programs
Tenure Track & Adjunct Nursing Faculty
Nursing Tutors
Instructors for the Ophthalmology Technician, Emergency Management Specialist, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technician, EKG, and, Computerized Medical Billing & Coding Programs, and, other such positions such as: College Advisors and Veteran Affairs Coordinators

Thursday, October 28, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Arturo Velasquez Institute
2800 S. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL
To register for this event and learn more about other opportunities, visit our website at www.ccc.edu/jobfair.asp.

For all Nursing Faculty positions, you must be a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois, hold a Masters of Nursing degree with experience in medical surgical, adult care nursing, family nursing including maternal child health and pediatrics, psychiatric and gerontology; and, college level teaching experience.

All full time staff must reside in the City within 6 months of hire. We value diversity and are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please join us in a reception in honor of
Edwin Reyes, Cook County Commissioner, 8^th District

Thursday, October 28, 2010
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Excalibur Nightclub
632 N. Dearborn
Chicago, IL
Live music by Koheeba (Latin Jazz). Dinner buffet and cash bar.
Individual ticket: $100; Host: $300; Sponsor: $500
R.S.V.P. to Tom Stokes by October 25 at (312) 545-1463 or TomStokes@aol.com.

Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois
16^th Annual Gala & Scholarship Banquet

Tuesday, November 9, 2010
5:30 p.m.
V-Live
2047 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL
Guests of Honor:
Norma Reyes, Commissioner of Chicago Department of Business Affairs
Sheila Maloney, Clinical Professor of Law, Northwestern University Law School

Entertainment by Ensemble Español, Spanish Dance Theater

Special appearance by Elizardi Castro, Attorney/Comedian

Ticket Price: $150. For tickets, please contact Edwin Reyes: ereyes@briskmanlaw.com or (773) 450-9584

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Featured Events| Events| Miscellaneous

Complete Clinics
Seeking part-time bilingual physician assistant/nurse practitioner and nutritionist candidates for growing group of physician supervised weight loss practices that are changing the face of wellness in America. Currently the positions are available on Mondays and Saturdays with potential (if desired) to open up to more days during the week. This is a great opportunity for qualified individuals to make some extra cash if they are currently employed or for individuals seeking employment to start here and expand hours from here.

Featured on NBC News, CBS News, the Lake County Sun, the Examiner, and the Chicago Sun Times, learn why Complete Clinics is dramatically helping patients and could be the ideal place for your career.

These positions will be based in the North West suburbs of Chicago, with the primary availability being in Gurnee. Offices are in Addison, Arlington Heights, Gurnee, and North Barrington.

This is a great opportunity to join a high-spirited and motivated team that is focused on changing the face of the wellness industry by capturing and incorporating medical data to develop patient-specific programs and protocols. The clinics are focused on the overweight population and close to 2/3 of the patient base is diabetic. Further we are rolling out a new medical fitness program and have recently had noteworthy people from the Chicago Bears into the clinics. We have partnered with elite medical doctors, researchers, and technicians and have incorporated cutting edge technology that is not available anywhere else in the Midwest. Hired candidates will undergo a comprehensive training program and be placed in a development program such that they can continue to advance career objectives.

Please send your resume to janetdominguez@hotmail.com.

Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV)
Interns
CAN TV provides training, equipment, facilities, and channel time to Chicago nonprofit organizations and residents. Its five local, noncommercial, cable channels 19, 21, 27, 36, and 42, help viewers find jobs, locate HIV/AIDS and domestic violence counseling, access art and educational resources, volunteer for nonprofits, interact with local public officials, and experience a diversity of viewpoints. CAN TV is an award-winning, highly successful, independent nonprofit which is recognized nationally as one of the finest access centers in the country.

We currently have internships available in the following areas; Nonprofit Services, Production Services, Administration, Community Partners and Cablecast/Traffic. Our internship experiences will provide applicants with the opportunity to interact with nonprofits from throughout the City while assisting individuals in the use of CAN TV’s services. Active involvement in a hands on environment will lead to valuable customer service experience and facilitation skills.

Qualifications:

Strong customer service skills and experience
Good computer and organizational skills
Must be available weekdays some evening required with a commitment of 16-20 hours per week
2 years of college preferred
A 3-6 month commitment preferred
Bi-lingual Spanish a plus

Additional Qualifications for Production Services & Community Partners Intern

Video production experience
Non-linear editing experience, Premiere Pro a plus
Heavy lifting
Availability on Tuesday and Thursdays a must – Community Partners Intern

These are unpaid positions. Additional descriptions and duties can be found on our website at www.cantv.org

CAN TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer

(Please indicate which internship you are applying for)
Submit cover letter and resumes to:
Internship Program
CAN TV
322 S. Green Street
Chicago, IL 60607-3502
E-mail: hr@cantv.org
Fax: (312) 738-2519
(No telephone calls, please)

Chicago Transit Authority
Applicants, if hired, must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.

To apply, please visit our website at www.transitchicago.com and click on the "Careers" link under "Doing Business"

*Posting may be on CTA's website past the expiration date if additional resumes are needed

Coordinator, Contract Administration – Employee Relations
Salary Range: $51,600 - $60,000
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Position Summary
Coordinates the activities associated with administration of CTA’s labor agreements including contract interpretation, wage rate administration and the Authority’s policy and procedures.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Assists in the establishment, maintenance, interpretation and revision of labor relations procedures, policy and practices.
Represents or assists in relations with CTA’s unions. Renders decisions on behalf of the Authority at grievance meetings concerning contractual matters.
Participates or is the CTA’s representative in negotiation processes and forums. Negotiates and/or assists in drafting agreements between management and unions.
Coordinates revisions, interpretations and updates of collective bargaining agreements.
Assists in the determination of Authority proposals and strategies for collective bargaining negotiations including participation as a bargaining team member.
Researches, investigates and makes recommendations on matters pertaining to labor relations policy and procedures.
Assists and participates in the preliminary analysis of the financial effects of labor agreements.
Participates in the development and delivery of training programs regarding interpretation and clarification of contract provisions, side agreements, labor issues, arbitration awards and settlement agreements to both management and union. Assists in the research and review of proposed changes in job classifications under union jurisdiction to provide opinions and recommendations regarding the contractual propriety of the proposals.
Responsible for the coordination of CTA’s unemployment compensation claims, hearings, appeals, reporting and analysis.
Assists the Vice President and General Managers in preparing, monitoring and forecasting the department’s budget.
Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Finance, or Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3 – 5 years applicable work experience relating to this position.
Extensive experience in Employee/Labor Relations, Human Resources or a related field.
Experience and knowledge of the administration of collective bargaining agreements, preferably those that pertain to CTA.
Must be thoroughly familiar with employee discipline and grievance procedures. Knowledge of Authority rules and regulations pertaining to employee conduct is desired.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be proficient in basic software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Experience with contract negotiations.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

IT IS THE POLICY OF THE CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY THAT NO EMPLOYEE OR APPLICANT FOR EMPLOYMENT WILL BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, RELIGION, SEX, MARITAL STATUS, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, ANCESTRY, AGE, UNFAVORABLE MILITARY DISCHARGE OR DISABILITY, PROVIDED THAT THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE DISABILITY IS ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB WHICH HE/SHE DESIRES TO HOLD WITH REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION BY THE AUTHORITY.

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