Kim - is there anything your hubby could do through temp agencies? There are many kinds...

Driving school bus? I don't know what it pays there, but might be worth a shot. Maybe fore a private school (they pay better).

And if this thing does blow wide open to the national headline stage, well, he won't be alone - and, ironically, might open the doors to more and different job opportunities.

I am glad the union got angry about SOMETHING - you indicated they haven't been all that helpful before.

{{{{hugs}}}}