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Alaska Gov. Palin To Resign
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:44:00 -0400
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who was Republican Sen. John McCain's running mate in the 2008 presidential campaign, says she will resign from office July 26.
Gov. Ted Strickland On Ohio's Budget Impasse
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:45:00 -0400
Ohio is facing a $3.2 billion shortfall in its finances. Gov. Ted Strickland has proposed slots at racetracks and spending cuts, but has not been able to reach a deal with the Legislature. The state is operating on a temporary budget for the next few days.
Rare Copy Of Declaration Found In England
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:00:00 -0400
An original copy of the Declaration of Independence was recently discovered in the British National Archives. Edward Hampshire, the diplomatic and colonial specialist at the archives, talks with Melissa Block about the discovery of the 26th copy of the document.

The Talk of the Town

Lauren Collins: Track School
Lauren Collins Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0000
June marks the onset of what one Village resident refers to as “devil-baby season”--the time of the year when the temperature climbs and New Yorkers start doing crazy stuff. This year, the weather stayed cold, and damp. Things still got weird. On Long Island, a newborn was found . . .
James Surowiecki: Caveat Mortgagor
James Surowiecki Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0000
In 1937, the Massengill Company began selling a health product called Elixir Sulfanilamide, which contained one of the antibiotic sulfa drugs. Unfortunately, it also contained diethylene glycol, a solvent that happens to be deadly to humans. In a matter of months, the elixir killed more than a hundred consumers. The . . .
Hendrik Hertzberg: Stonewall Plus Forty
Hendrik Hertzberg Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0000
The most improbable of America’s mass movements for civil rights--improbable at the time, inevitable in retrospect--got its start at a most improbable hour in a most improbable place. The hour: two in the morning, forty years ago. The place: the sidewalk in front of the Stonewall Inn, a . . .

 

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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. ]