Public Employment Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Public Employment Act - Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to utilize unused and underused manpower resources by providing jobs in public services. Sets forth the definitions of terms used in this Act. Directs the Secretary of Labor to enter into arrangements to make financial assistance available in areas of high unemployment. Provides that the Secretary shall designate as areas of persistent unemployment those areas within the United States which meet specified criteria. Requires that applicants eligible to receive financial assistance under this Act must be: (1) units of State and general local government, or (2) Indian tribes on Federal or State reservations. Sets forth the procedure for filing of applications to receive such assistance. Requires applications to contain specified provisions and assurances, including: a description of the area to be served and the recruiting and selection criteria for participants and assurances that all persons employed under any program, other than necessary technical and supervisory personnel, will be selected from among unemployed and underemployed persons. Enumerates special responsibilities of the Secretary, including to: (1) establ…