TACOMA, Wash., June 23, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Labor Ready, Inc. (NYSE:LRW) and the Army National Guard are teaming to offer flexible work opportunities for members of the Guard through Labor Ready offices nationwide.
Information about work available through Labor Ready will be posted at National Guard armories across the country. Recruiters will also refer soldiers and their families to local Labor Ready branches. In return, National Guard recruiters will visit Labor Ready offices to speak to temporary employees about joining the Guard.
Recruiters will be at more than 700 Labor Ready branches in the U.S. and Puerto Rico on June 24 to launch the program.
Congressman David Reichert represents the eighth district of Washington state where Labor Ready is home-based and is a leader on National Guard employment issues.
"This is a wonderful partnership that will help Guardsmen in the state of Washington and across the country," said Congressman David Reichert. "After successfully passing my own amendment in the Americans in Uniforms Act to study employment difficulties faced by reservists, I am pleased to see that Labor Ready will be offering additional job assistance to these men and women so honorably serving our country."
According to Labor Ready President and CEO Joe Sambataro, the partnership will also benefit businesses who hire temporary employees.
"Our more than 300,000 small and mid-sized business customers across the country have a tremendous need for quality workers. National Guard members and their families are a valuable and welcome resource for them, and we are proud that we can put Guard members and our customers together for everyone's benefit," said Sambataro.
Army National Guard Col. Richard Guzzetta, Chief, Recruiting and Retention added," The Army National Guard is very enthused to work with Labor Ready. Both Labor Ready and the ARNG are in the business of employing people and have the common focus of providing Americans with good jobs. We believe this will have a positive impact on our recruiting efforts and we are very anxious to see just how great the impact will be."
Labor Ready and the National Guard have already established a partnership on the racetrack. Labor Ready is a co-sponsor of NASCAR's No. 16 car, the National Guard Ford driven by Greg Biffle.
About the Army National Guard
The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States and one of the nation's longest enduring institutions for over 368 years. The National Guard operates in all 50 states, three territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands) and the District of Columbia. For more information, visit the National Guard website at www.1-800-GO-GUARD.com.
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About Labor Ready
Labor Ready is the nation's leading provider of temporary manual labor, serving more than 300,000 customers by providing a flexible, dependable workforce to such industries as freight handling, warehousing, landscaping, construction and light manufacturing. Annually, Labor Ready puts more than 600,000 people to work. Labor Ready operates more than 880 locations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. For additional information, visit Labor Ready's website at www.laborready.com
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