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Rescue American Jobs
Articles, stories, discussion forums, and political action programs focused on American jobs. A program affiliated with the United Steelworkers of America.
http://www.rescueamericanjobs.org/
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.
http://www.icsf.net
Lack of Security and the Unorganized Sector
Examines the plight of unorganized workers in Asia who lack pensions or old age security.
http://members.tripod.com/~sadashivan_nair...
National Labor Committee
An education fund in support of worker and human rights in Central America.
http://www.nlcnet.org/
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.
http://informapauperis.net/index.html
The Steward for Human, Civil and Worker's Rights
Examines human rights issues and battles around the world.
http://www.thesteward.net/
Just Labour
Academic journal published by York University's Centre for Research on Work and Society.
http://www.justlabour.yorku.ca/
Working Partnerships USA
Conducts research, produces policies, and develops programs to address the needs of working families in Silicon Valley.
http://www.wpusa.org
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.
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/work/panel
Work4World Issues
Campaigning for changes on global employment, Social responsibility/Justice and Environmental issues.
http://website.lineone.net/~wfw1/work4worl...
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.
http://www.fairjobs.org
National Jobs for All Coalition
Building a new movement for full employment at livable wages.
http://www.njfac.org/
Human Rights for Workers
Explores the consequences of globalization for ordinary workers in both developed and developing countries, and analyzes initiatives seeking solutions.
http://www.senser.com
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.
http://www.6hourday.org/
Job Training and Vocational Education
Background information and links on U.S. job training and vocational education policy from the Almanac of Policy Issues.
http://www.policyalmanac.org/economic/job_...
The Organization for the Rights of American Workers
Grass roots organization for the improvement of job opportunities for US citizens.
http://www.toraw.org/
Exotic Dancers Alliance
Advocacy group for female exotic dancers attempting to obtain adequate working conditions and civil rights within the sex industry.
http://www.bayswan.org/EDAindex.html
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.
http://www.laborrightsnow.org
Unemployment Compensation
An overview of the unemployment insurance program in the United States, including benefits paid and federal and state unemployment taxes.
http://www.policyalmanac.org/social_welfar...
The Global Workplace
Aims to promote awareness of globalisation and to encourage grassroots trade union activity on international issues.
http://www.globalworkplace.org
Social Cost of Asian Crisis
Examines the human rights impact of the Asian economic disaster.
http://www.hrw.org/hrw/campaigns/asia-cst....
ICEM Online
World labor news and views from a global trade union.
http://www.icem.org
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