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Patent Judgments Questioned in Appointment Flap
Sat, 10 May 2008 10:38:00 -0400
As many as two-thirds of United States patent-law judges may have have been appointed in a way that violates the Constitution.
Phliadelphia Police Suffer Loss, Scrutiny
Sat, 10 May 2008 10:37:00 -0400
Police in Philadelphia are having an especially tough week. First, one of their officers was fatally shot while responding to an armed robbery. Then, in an unrelated incident, three other officers were caught on videotape beating three suspects.
Week in Review: Obama Surges Forward
Sat, 10 May 2008 10:26:00 -0400
This week presidential hopeful Barack Obama made significant progress in his bid to be the Democratic nominee. Also this week, President Bush promised to veto a farm bill and a housing aid bill.

The Talk of the Town

Word Feast
Lauren Collins Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
When Christopher Russell, a captain at Gramercy Tavern for many years, went to work at Union Square Café, where he is now the general manager, he decided to import a few traditions. (Both restaurants are owned by Danny Meyer.) He banished wordy descriptions from the wine list and switched from . . .
The Open Secret of Success
James Surowiecki Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
In the current atmosphere of economic tumult, the announcement that Toyota sold a hundred and sixty thousand more cars than General Motors in the first three months of this year might seem like a minor news item. But it may very well signal the end of one of the most . . .
No Endgame
Elizabeth Kolbert Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Presidential-primary races tend to proceed along self-reflexive lines. The candidate who is ahead--or who is perceived to be--receives more press coverage. He collects more contributions and endorsements, and these generate still more media attention, which brings in more money, more votes, and so on. Meanwhile, his . . .

 

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500 Association of Pizza Delivery Drivers - Discussion of problems and interests for people in the industry.

500 Exotic Dancers Alliance - Advocacy group for female exotic dancers attempting to obtain adequate working conditions and civil rights within the sex industry.

Human Rights for Workers - Explores the consequences of globalization for ordinary workers in both developed and developing countries, and analyzes initiatives seeking solutions.
Meta Description: [ Analyzing how globalization affects working men and women and how it creates need to integrate worker rights into global rules ]

ICEM Online - World labor news and views from a global trade union.
Meta Description: [ International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers' Unions ]

International Collective in Support of Fishworkers (ICSF) - An international Non Governmental Organisation working for the interests of small-scale artisanal fishworkers, the collective carries out developmental interventions with fisher-communities around the world.
Meta Description: [ ICSF triannual newsletter on gender and fisheries published in English, French and Spanish ]

Job Training and Vocational Education - Background information and links on U.S. job training and vocational education policy from the Almanac of Policy Issues.

Just Labour - Academic journal published by the Centre for Research on Work Society at York University in Toronto.

Labor Rights Now - Works to expose labor rights violations around the world and aggressively campaign on behalf of worker activists who have endured the most brutal forms of trade union repression: imprisonment, torture, abduction, and murder.

Lack of Security and the Unorganized Sector - Examines the plight of unorganized workers in Asia who lack pensions or old age security.

National Alliance for Fair Employment - Homepage for a network of over 40 regional and national groups in the U.S. and Canada fighting for better pay, benefits and working conditions for all workers in temp, part-time, day labor, contract, on-call and independent contractor jobs.
Meta Description: [ NAFFE stands for equal treatment (pay, benefits and protections under the law) regardless of employment status. Our work is part of the broader fight to ensure that working people have the right and opportunity to provide for themselves, their families and their communities. ]

National Jobs for All Coalition - Building a new movement for full employment at livable wages.

National Labor Committee - Human rights advocacy group that focuses on the promotion and defense of worker rights. Educates and involves the public in actions aimed at ending labor abuses, improving living conditions for workers and their families and promoting the concept of a living wage.

404 Rescue American Jobs - Articles, stories, discussion forums, and political action programs focused on American jobs. A program affiliated with the United Steelworkers of America.

Samson v. HUD - In Forma Pauperis - Evidence in support of Alan Koseph Samson's contention that HUD wrongfully foreclosed on his home because of his efforts on behalf of workers at the Mariner's Cove Apartments 1983.
Meta Description: [ Carpenter alan joseph samson documents his efforts against illegal activities in San Diego. Additional information: common law, ninth amendment, appointed counsel references. ]

500 Social Cost of Asian Crisis - Examines the human rights impact of the Asian economic disaster.

The Global Workplace - Aims to promote awareness of globalisation and to encourage grassroots trade union activity on international issues.

The Organization for the Rights of American Workers - Worker advocacy group demanding that U.S. jobs be preserved for American citizens

The Steward for Human, Civil and Worker's Rights - Examines human rights issues and battles around the world.
Meta Description: [ by Plebeian Tribune Press. We stand for truth, Justice and equality for all.Rights information, Steward Resources, Rights News and more. ]

The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Advisory Panel - US agency advising the Commissioner of Social Security, President and Congress on issues related to work incentive programs, planning and assistance for individuals with disabilities. Includes panel member information, minutes of meetings, relevant legislation and links.
Meta Description: [ The Ticket to Work legislation established the Advisory Panel within the Social Security Administration to advise the President, the Congress and the Commissioner of Social Security on issues related to work incentive programs, planning and assistance for individuals with disabilities and the Tic... ]

Unemployment Compensation - An overview of the unemployment insurance program in the United States, including benefits paid and federal and state unemployment taxes.
Meta Description: [ An overview of the unemployment insurance program in the United States, including benefits paid and federal and state unemployment taxes. ]

Work4World Issues - Campaigning for changes on global employment, Social responsibility/Justice and Environmental issues.
Meta Description: [ 23/10/2004: Introduction ]

Workers unite for the 6 hour day - International movement for the six hour work day, three day weekend and six weeks paid vacation -- with no reduction in pay. Sign the petition that is to be submitted to the United Nations in May 2005.

Working Partnerships USA - Conducts research, produces policies, and develops programs to address the needs of working families in Silicon Valley.
Meta Description: [ Website containing information on and resources from Working Partnerships USA, Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, Executive Director. ]