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  1. fireman451

    fireman451 Bobtail Member

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    do minorities get a preference ? im not a minority just wondering
     
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  3. G/MAN

    G/MAN Road Train Member

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    Yes. In fact, there are some contracts that are specifically set aside for minorities.
     
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  4. Jerry12

    Jerry12 Heavy Load Member

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    dont forget the Women, they get preference. Also, economically hit impoverished areas, those people residing a defined zipcode may rcvg special preference...im just saying after seeing an opportunity to flex the 'ol grey matter...eh, dont slow me down.
     
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  5. buzzarddriver

    buzzarddriver Road Train Member

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    A Black, Disabled, Veteran Woman will be at the top of the list. A White, Disabled, Veteran Woman is next. Then a Black Veteran Woman. Then a White Veteran Woman. Then a Black Woman. Then a White Woman. And so on, and so on, until you get to the White, Rich, Healthy, Non Veteran Man, who is at the bottom of the list. I have seen companies that will front a minority woman to get the advantage in getting US Government contracts. She will be a figurehead paid a small salary to use her name.
     
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  6. G/MAN

    G/MAN Road Train Member

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    I have known instances of similar situations.
     
  7. Jerry12

    Jerry12 Heavy Load Member

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    Sometimes, the environment that encourages you to go out and forage on your own is the best special preference one may rcvg in life. submitted by a WASP :biggrin_25525:
     
  8. Big Don

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    I know what some of the outfits around here have done, from small one truck o/o to fairly large companies, is to set the company up in the name of the wife. Even if the husband is the only one who is involved in it. Fraudulent? Of course, but this is UTAH land of the rip off, home of the "saved."
     
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