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CorpWatch - Sweatshops

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

Listing of anti-sweatshop campaigns and developments from the position of corporate accountability.

Fair Labor Association

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Works with major corporations to improve human rights through agreements with clothing retailers to set minimum anti-sweatshop standards.

Farmington Area Citizens to End Sweatshops

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Student led group working to support human rights issues at the level of retail stores. University of Maine at Farmington.

Garment Worker Center

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

Organization dedicated to organizing and empowering garment workers in Los Angeles.

Holiday Season of Conscience

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

National Labor Committee-sponsored project to inform holiday shoppers and socially responsible investors about sweatshop labor and other corporate abuses.

Liberation Ink

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

A worker-owned apparel printing and design collective created to fund social justice organizing. Site offers sweatshop-free printed t-shirts and accessories for sale.

MicroRevolt

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

Promotes knitting as a form of anti-sweatshop protest. Offers an application that generates knitting patterns of corporate logos.
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National Mobilization Against Sweatshops

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

NMASS is aimed at fundamentally transforming the sweatshop system according to the needs and human rights of working people.
At P.O. Box 130401, NYC, NY 10013).Justice Will Be Served! (JWBS) is a campaign that unites restaurant, hotel, deli, and other service workers in different communities across New York to fight against long hours, second-class wages, stolen tips and other sweatshop conditions. JWBS! is composed of a coalition of organizations 318 Restaurant Workers Union, Chinese Staff Workers& , Association, National Mobilization Against Sweatshops Endorsed by (list on formation) Democratic State Committeeman

No Sweat

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

Provides campaigns against sweatshops and child labor, in the UK and around the world.
To steadily exert its influence over suppliers and distributors. Part of this has been the shift to a global sourcing of its products from East Asia, where new manufacturers were willing to dance to Wal Mart tune in exchange for access to the mass US market..The first main theme of the collection to note is its mapping of the scale of Wal Mart operations. It is the largest private employer in the US, Canada and Mexico, successfully established in Europe, key driver of manufacturing in China, now

Punk Rock Sweatshop

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

Anti-sweatshop resource dealing with t-shirt production and the punk music community. Links to sweat-free vendors, distros, and bands.

Salon News on sweatshops

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Tom DeLay, is characterized as a defender of sweatshops. "The GOP whip thinks that American companies using underpaid garment workers in distant Saipan is just fine." By Jeff Stein in Salon E Magazine
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SWEAT: A Story of Solidarity

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

Independent documentary film about the lives of Nike factory workers in Indonesia.

Sweat Shop accountability

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

U.S. Retail trade group takes position against products of sweatshop labor being sold by member stores.
Optimism as retailers prepare for the crucial back-to-school season, NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said sustained growth will depend on a strong labor market. Read more..Cargo volume is at about the same levels as last summer but is expected to resume increases in the fall, a clear sign that retailers are confident consumer demand will be there in the fourth quarter. Read more..According to the STORES Top 100 Retailers, which ranks U.S. retailers by domestic sales, Walmart, Kroger and

SweatFree Communities

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

Organization working to end sweatshop exploitation by inspiring responsible local purchasing and fostering solidarity between U.S. communities and workers worldwide.

Sweatshop Reform

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

Hearts and Minds nonprofit site. Offers analysis and current links on how the harsh sweatshop conditions stimulate public reactions.
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Sweatshop Journal

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

Minnie Roe conducted an undercover, investigation to report a U.S. firm's sweatshop practices.
Korean. Hector sent me and I m here to work. She gives me a blank stare. My heart sinks. I repeat Hector, Hector. She says, Oh! I thought you were Chinese. I don t need any more Koreans. Well, I thought. That a strange explanation. I said, Well, I m here to work. She says, I have all the Koreans I need. You see. I have Korean doing better quality work and pay them more. But I thought you were Chinese, so I thought I would use you for lower quality work. But I m very slow right now and don t need

Sweatshop Watch

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

A coalition to eliminate sweatshops in the garment industry. Includes FAQs, examples of abuse, action alerts, resources and current projects.

Sweatshops.org

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Co-op America's Sweatshops.org aims to end sweatshops and child labor; supports fair trade, international human and labor rights.
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Thai Labour Campaign

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

Covers labor disputes, worker rights campaigns, as well as labor law in Thailand. Provides original research on migrant workers and sweatshops in South East Asia.

United Students Against Sweatshops (USAS)

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An intervarsity coalition devoted to stopping sweatshop labor. Action alerts, discussion forums, and links to past advocacy campaigns provided.

Verité

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Verité is an independent non-profit organization monitoring international labor rights abuses in off-shore production sites.
Verits solutions-oriented training and consulting programs are designed to build practical knowledge and skills in managing supply chain risks. Our programs help you bridge gaps in systems and business processes, overcome implementation obstacles, deepen commitment to SR values, create sustainable improvements, and empower workers to participate in solutions..Objective Build the competencies of assessors to ►know what good socially and environmentally responsible business systems look like

Worker Rights Consortium

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

Holds corporations accountable to supporting worker rights by enforcing codes of conduct.

ABA Section of Labor and Employment Law

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

Offering committee reports, meeting materials, "The Labor Lawyer" journal, calendar of events, and discussion groups for section members.
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California Employment Lawyers Association

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Includes member list, links to resources including how to find out information about an employer.
The California Employment Lawyers Association is a statewide organization of attorneys representing employees in termination, discrimination and other employment cases. We help our members protect and expand the legal rights of working women and men through litigation, education and advocacy..NOT YET A CELA MEMBER? If you are a California lawyer who represents employees, CELA has a lot to offer you. Please click on CELA Membership Benefits for how we can help you..

CASA of Maryland Employment Rights Project

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Non-profit providing employment law services, mostly to Latinos, in suburban Washington D.C. and Baltimore. Information on recent cases and upcoming events. The page is also available in Spanish.
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Center for Protection of Workers' Rights

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Occupational safety and health employment law information. Affliliated with AFL-CIO.
Per year. The U.S. construction industry presents serious challenges for delivery of contractor, foreman, or worker training. More than 80% of construction establishments have fewer than 10 employees, and more than 90% have fewer than 20 employees. Delivery of training through multi-employer joint labor-management trusts shares the cost of training a local pool of skilled workers. Current CPWR training programs include both instructor and worker training skills for.

Chet Levitt Fund

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

Makes small grants to cover specific employment court case expenses, such as depositions, expert witnesses, and the printing of appellate records and briefs. Site includes information of applying for
Discriminatory treatment relating to his multiple chemical sensitivities under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act..Lawyers interested in obtaining grants for their employment cases should contact David Cashdan, Co-chair of the Chet Levitt Fund, with information about the case, the expenses to be subsidized, and the amount requested. David Cashdan Chet Levitt Fund for Employment Law 1150 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 900 Washington DC 20036 phone 202-862-4353 fax 202-852-4331 email

The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers

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Promoting achievement, advancement and excellence in the practice of labor and employment law.
Commission, a quasi-judicial agency responsible for enforcement of the state& ,s anti-discrimination laws. On October 1, 1991, Ms. Pallmeyer was appointed a United States Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of Illinois. She served as Presiding Magistrate Judge from 1996 until 1998. On July 31, 1997, President Clinton nominated her for a seat in the U.S. District Court in Chicago and she was confirmed by the Senate on October 21, 1998. In March 2002 and April 2003, Judge Pallmeyer traveled

The Employment Unit provides assistance to individuals in employment law cases, including criminal records when they are an unlawful barrier to employment, unemployment insurance, and discrimination.

D.C. Employment Justice Center

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

Advocates for low-wage workers in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Provides online know your rights information about D.C., Maryland and Virginia employment law.

Embracing Equality

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Offshoot of a European Union program, focusing on European Union and United Kingdom employment law. Provides news of new employment legislation, descriptions of existing laws and suggestions for comp
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Site includes legal summaries, member list, and description of legislative and pro bono work.

Includes member list and Florida legal links.

Includes member list, calendar and article on attorneys' fees.

Greater Boston Legal Services Employment Unit

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Fights poverty among low-wage workers, who struggle to make ends meet and to support their families. The Unit uses a range of advocacy strategies to help low-wage workers maximize their income and ove
Legal Education and Outreach Weekly Community Intake Bilingual Unit staff conduct weekly intake in two of the Boston area most concentrated immigrant communities the Latino community in Chelsea and the Asian community in Boston Chinatown. In addition, the Employment Unit does intake on an as-needed basis at the Brazilian Workers Center in East Boston and other sites to provide access to legal advice to other immigrant communities. Through this work, we are able to extend the scope of our work

Expertise in the WARN Act regarding the employment law of plant closures and layoffs. Also works on living wage law enforcement.
Top attorneys. Learn more about the lawsuit at www.democracyemergency. According to plaintiff, Kym Spring from Grand Rapids, The emergency manager law is a shameless power grab by Lansing politicians and their cronies who want to take away the will of the people. The only people who benefit from this dangerous law are those who want to wage vendettas against their political enemies so they can pursue their own narrow political agendas, Continue reading.The lawsuit and complaints could

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Harris Kaufman is a California law firm that represents employees in sexual harassment, racial discrimination and other employment law matters. Our attorneys are experienced and have had numerous trials, arbitrations, and appeals and have litigated on behalf of thousands of employees.

Legal services for low-income workers throughout the Bay Area. Numerous fact sheets on the rights of California workers.
Housekeeper and nanny in the nearly 10,000-square foot Atherton home of Silicon Valley entrepreneur Sakhawat Khan and his wife Roomy, a private investor. Read more.The American Bar Association Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law awarded the 2009 Paul G. Hearne Award for Disability Rights to Claudia B. Center, Senior Staff Attorney for the Legal Aid SocietyEmployment Law Center and head of its Disability Rights program. The Hearne Award for Disability Rights is presented each year to

Washington D.C. area chapter. Site includes information about membership, legislation and a members-only brief bank.

Includes member list and information on legal briefs (friend of the court) they have filed in Minnesota.
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National Employment Law Project

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

A national advocacy organization for employment rights of lower-wage workers. Site includes news, policy papers, and "know your rights" publications, mostly geared toward low-wage workers' rights. I

National Employment Lawyers Association

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

NELA is the country's only professional organization that is comprised only of lawyers who represent individual employees in cases involving employment discrimination, wrongful termination, employee

Includes member list and events calendar.
Van Schaick. Through his tireless efforts, the NELA-NJ chapter successfully campaigned for the 1990 amendments to New Jersey& ,s Law Against Discrimination, guaranteeing a jury trial and all tort remedies such as punitive damages, as well as expansion of the Rule of Professional Conduct 4.2 permitting ex parte contact with corporate employees..NELA advances and encourages the professional development of its members through networking, educational programs, publications and technical support. The

Ohio Employment Lawyers Association

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Includes member list.
About Me Neil Klingshirn is a Board Certified employment lawyer. With over 20 years of employment law experience, Neil represents employees throughout Northeast Ohio and in the Columbus, Canton, Cambridge and Marietta, Ohio areas..Neil is a Member of the Board of the Ohio Employment Lawyer Association (OELA), where he is the moderator of OELA discussion forums. Neil is also a Board Member of the Josh Morrow Workplace Fairness Fund and is a Member of the National Employment Lawyers Association

Oklahoma Employment Lawyers Association

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

Includes basic primer on federal employment discrimination laws, and lawyer referral service.
Affiliate with the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA). By affiliating with NELA, the members of the organization receive discounts for joining NELA and participating in the NELA events, which include numerous CLE events and use of resource materials. OELA meets monthly as a full group and committees perform a great deal of work during the course of the year..Perhaps the greatest use of OELA is the sharing of legal documentation to help better prepare other attorneys for issues which

Texas Employment Lawyers Association

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Includes member list.
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Supports low-wage immigrant workers throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia in their efforts to be treated fairly in the workplace. Legal Info section includes know your rights publications in English
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Workplace Fairness

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A nonprofit organization that provides information and advocacy about job rights and employment issues to help people understand, protect, and strengthen workers' rights.
Who is knowledgeable about the area of law in question before you take action to address a legal matter. Attorney Information Workplace Fairness does not operate a lawyer referral service and does not provide legal advice. In addition, Workplace Fairness is not responsible for any advice that you receive from anyone, attorney or non-attorney, you may contact from this site. As laws vary from state to state and are constantly changing, only a lawyer can provide you with specific advice pertaining

AlexanderSanger.com

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

Biography, writings, and interests of Alexander C. Sanger. He is the grandson of Margaret Sanger, who founded the birth control movement, and is currently Chair of the International Planned Parenthood
Arizona is not interested in consistency, only in putting as many roadblocks in a woman path to an abortion as possible.India meanwhile is trying to figure out what additional steps it can take to improve its sex ratio. At a high level meeting in New Delhi on May 20, government health officials considered requiring mandatory counseling before an abortion to include such topics as the value of the girl child, the reasons for delaying having a family and the dangers of an abortion to future

University of California at Berkeley students, researchers, and staff working to reduce maternal deaths in developing countries by studying and promoting effective family planning approaches.

Contraception

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

Center for Reproductive Law and Policy issues information and position statements on access to contraception, including emergency forms, around the world.
(PRESS RELEASE) This afternoon, the North Carolina Senate overrode Governor Beverly Perdue& ,s veto of an abortion ultrasound law. The vote follows a House override on Tuesday, July 26. The poorly drafted provisions could require women seeking abortion services to first receive an ultrasound.On June 30th, 2011, Center President and CEO Nancy Northup was featured on MSNBC& ,s Hardball with Chris Matthews. Ms. Northup discussed the outrageous legislation in Kansas designed to effectively outlaw

A large collection of information and internet links about strategies, issues and programmes in reproductive health services and family planning, particularly in developing countries.

The Edith Stein Foundation

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

Information supporting the hypothesis that the birth control pill and other forms of contraception are responsible for a wide range of medical and social problems affecting women.

Summary of the status of family planning worldwide and assessment of current needs.

Gente Joven

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

Mexican family planning group describes its programs, including efforts to implement replicable sexual health education strategies in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Global Reproductive Health Forum

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GRHF seeks to promote democratic discussions about reproductive health, rights, and gender on the net. (Languages: English, Espanol, Francais)
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Improving Contraceptive Choices and Services

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Family Health International research, education and services in family planning, STDS/HIV and family health. Worldwide scope. Multiple languages available.
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The Politics of Contraceptive Research

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Essay critiquing the development of immuno-contraceptives, also known as anti-fertility "vaccines", which aim to turn the body's immune system against reproductive components.
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Preventing Teenage Pregnancy

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Overview of U.S. programs and statistics.

Priority Issue: Contraception

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Center for Reproductive Rights position statements and fact sheets about topics related to access to contraception in the U.S.
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Quinacrine Sterilization

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

Outlines concerns about the safety and possible carcinogenicity of quinacrine, use of which is being considered for use in sterilization programs in poor countries.
(202) 488-7000 Fax (202) 488-0806.Mrs. Beverly LaHaye Founder and Chairman, CWA Penny Young Nance Chief Executive Officer Janice Crouse, Ph.D. Senior Fellowof the Beverly LaHaye Institute Shari Rendall Director of Legislationand Public Policy Mario Diaz, Esq. Policy Directorfor Legal Issues.Concerned Women for America through its Board of Trustees has established six core issues on which we focus our efforts. Because the culture war that has engulfed our society makes claims on every area of

Analysis by the Alan Guttmacher Institute on the issue of whether individuals and institutions should be permitted to refuse to participate in reproductive and other health care services on the ground
Allowed states in some circumstances to waive recipients freedom of choice and lock them into managed care plans, which by definition limit members to a prescribed network of providers. As if in anticipation of the problems to come, however, Congress prohibited states (in most but not all so-called waiver programs) from abrogating recipients freedom of choice where family planning is concerned. New York is one of 16 states that have adopted statewide mandatory Medicaid managed care programs.

Reproductive Health Technologies Project

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Reproductive freedom advocacy group, based in the U.S. News and information on emerging issues in contraception, including new contraceptive technologies.

Research Library: Contraceptive Technologies

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The Global Reproductive Health Forum at Harvard listing of articles and essays about issues related to contraception and contraceptive research.
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The Role of Contraception In Reducing Abortion

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Review of statistics on the relationship of contraceptive use to abortion rates.
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Reproductive health non-governmental organization in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Information about programs to reduce fertility rate and improve maternal and child health, including personal c
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AlterNet: Planned Parenthood's Pricey Pills

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Article and commentary about the high cost of contraception at US clinics. (February 27, 2006)

Culture War Hits Local Pharmacy

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Christian Science Monitor article about the issues involved when pharmacists refuse (on religious or moral grounds) to fill prescriptions for contraceptives and morning-after pills. (April 8, 2

In an interview, State Family Planning Commission official explains the law and the population and family planning situation in the country. (October 18, 2002)

New York Times article on the unintended consequences of China's one-child family planning policies. Access to this article requires free registration. (June 21, 2002)
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Worldwide Contraceptive Use Rising

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Discussion of UN data on current contraceptive practices and needs in 153 countries and areas. Overall contraceptive use increased substantially over the past decade in developing countries. [Requires

Washington Post article discusses the effects of China's one-child policies on sex-selective abortion, infanticide, and other practices that affect sex ratios. (May 25, 2001)

Study reported in Family Planning Perspectives. (April, 2000)

Surveys in Great Britain, the Netherlands, Sweden and the U.S. identify factors determining the success of family planning in preventing adolescent pregnancy. From Family Planning Perspectives. We are sorry, but the URL you requested could not be found. The page you are looking for may have been renamed or removed from the site..Please check the URL for spelling, capitalization, and punctuation errors. You may try searching the web site..

Contraceptive Failure and Unintended Pregnancy

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Essay: Ambivalence toward pregnancy and ambivalence toward -- often downright dislike of -- birth control methods is probably a cause of "unintended" conception. (October, 1999)
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Article from Family Planning Perspectives about the progress of U.S. efforts to reduce pregnancy among welfare recipients. (April, 1999)

Report and FAQ about living wage from Responsible Wealth, a project of United for a Fair Economy.
Economic mobility. While racial barriers did not prevent an African-American from becoming President, they continue to prevent the average person of color from achieving the same economic success as the average white American.State of the Dream 2009 chartsRead the report in English (PDF) Read the report in Spanish (PDF)Watch a video of co-author, Dedrick Muhammad, as he discusses.This 2008 report examines the racial bias of the subprime mortgage lending crisis, and the devastating wealth loss to

Campus Living Wage Project

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A collection of interviews and information on campus "living wage" campaigns. Includes interviews with student activists and profiles of past campaigns.
Their advice has been collected below. For more concrete advice, there are manuals, guides, and case studies available on the internet. A collection of those guides isavailable at Guides to a Living Wage. Peter Asen,.I think an important thing is to make sure that workers are involved that you find out what the concerns of employees really are. One thing we did do that was positive in that regard was interviews with a bunch of workers. We didn t end up doing do that many but we probably did 50

Colorado College's campaign for fair treatment of staff and Sodexho workers on campus.

Dane County Living Wage Campaign

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Campaign reports and articles about Dane County's cost of living and wages.
Then they came for me -- and by that time, no was left to speak up. -Pastor Martin Niemoller.

Living wage resource site including research and an updated list of city proposals.
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Harvard Living Wage Campaign

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Campaign to eradicate poverty wages at Harvard University. Includes a comprehensive report on poverty wages at Harvard, with a detailed discussion of the spread low-wage labor on campus, analysis and

Harvest for Humanity

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An interdenominational employee-owner ministry, open to people of all faiths, races and ethnic backgrounds, working to provide improved economic opportunities.

The Jus Semper Global Alliance

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Long term sustainable development through The Living Wages North and South Initiative (TLWNSI), a corporate social responsibility program for gradual wage equalization.
Index of Spanish wages (89) has increased 75%. In 2008 Spain surpasses the United Kingdom in this indicator due to the heavy drop of real wages in the latter.Unfortunately, this will tend to change beginning in 2009, and even more so from 2010 on, when the high jump in unemployment, triggered by the implosion of the global capitalist system, makes its indelible mark on the drop of real wages worldwide, but particularly in Spain, where the unemployment index has reached one-fifth of the EAP. Yet,

The Living Wage

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Describes an Oregon family's journey through nine budgets, beginning with welfare dependency and ending with living wage employment.

The main purpose of the coalition is to address the problem of growing income inequality and poverty in its community.
And to bargain for better pay, benefits, and working conditions. Roosevelt declared, If I were a worker in a factory, the first thing I would do is to join the union. But not one Wal-Mart in the United States is unionized. Human Rights Watch, in a 2007 report, decried Wal-Mart legal and illegal union-busting tactics and claimed that the retail giant stands out for the sheer magnitude and aggressiveness of its antiunion apparatus and actions and based on our research we conclude that the

Living Wage Issue Guide

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General information and publications about living wage by the Economic Policy Institute.
Of renowned economists outlined the reasons why a balanced budget requirement into the Constitution is very unsound policy. Read More.July 8, 9 23am This morning release of the June 2011 Employment Situation report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed a labor market in retreat. Virtually every single measure was devastatingly weak only 18,000 payroll jobs were added, average hours declined, nominal wages fell, unemployment was up in almost all age groups, more than 250,000 workers dropped

Living Wage Resource Center

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Includes information on existing ordinances and current campaigns.

Progressive Maryland: Living Wage Campaign

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Proposes self-sufficiency standards and the potential advantages of a statewide living wage. Describes the recent history of local legislation on the issue.
Elected officials to stand up for Baltimore and expect more from developers, especially those receiving taxpayer subsidies, by enacting Community Standards legislation that requires.Background In 2007, Progressive Maryland lobbied hard and succeeded in passing the nation first statewide living wage law. The new law shows that Maryland is serious about rewarding work and helping families, and sets the example for more states and Congress to do the same. This law strengthens the ladder for tens of

United Students Against Sweatshops

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

National network of student groups working to end sweatshops and other labor abuses.
If you ve come to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you ve come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together. -.If you ve come to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you ve come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together. -.

Universal Living Wage Campaign

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

Introduction, petition, donations, volunteer information, FAQ, rent statistics, legislation, and links.
Housing, increasingly, they find themselves among a growing population of homeless. (Citizens).Our Goal Here is to adjust the current federal minimum wage (we feel that one size does NOT fit all) using the Universal Living Wage Formula. As we say, this will ensure that all 40 hour a week workers will be able to afford housing wherever they do that work. Realize that we will continue to support a national wage level below which no workers shall be paid..Go to ULW Formula and use the formula to

Vermont Livable Wage Campaign

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

Frequently asked questions, analysis of working incomes, and organizing and actions in the state.

NPR : Low-Wage America

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 20 million workers earn less than an hour - not enough to buy the basics in some areas. In a series of special reports, NPR's Noah Adams trav
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'Living wage' Laws Gain Momentum Across US

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

A new study shows higher incomes from 'living wage' outweigh the cost in job losses. From the Christian Science Monitor. (March 15, 2002)

AA meetings for Boston

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

A list of gay and gay-friendly meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous in Boston, Massachusetts.

Alcoholics, Cocaine, Narcotics, and Marijuana Anonymous meetings for gays and lesbians new in sobriety. Also 1st and 4th Step worksheets and a free comprehensive index to the Big Book.
Shallowly narcissistic than straight men. Author is, admittedly, an older homosexual, over 35. well over 35..14 For instance, (1) the gay bar is often a place to meet friends, potential sexual partners, and a lover, and (2) casual back-room or bathhouse sex is a widely accepted sexual release for many male homosexuals. Both present a risk that the recovering alcoholic will be tempted by the ready availability of alcohol, amphetamines, including Crystal or Meth (methamphetamine), cocaine crack,

Alternatives

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

Offers counselling services, outreach programs, recovery centers. Includes organization information, articles, facility locations, admission qualifications, and contact details.

Educatation organization for mental health service providers about issues confronting GLBT individuals. Journal, events, and board minutes.

Avert: Gay and Lesbian

Posted on 9th February, 2012 by Chaz

Information from an international charity, including health issues, statistics, and age of consent.
Ryan White CARE act in general) has not kept up with demand, and in the past, several states have experienced substantial waiting lists for treatment. As of September 2007, there were no patients on waiting lists, but these had reemerged in three states by March 2009..Access to drugs is also an issue for pregnant HIV positive women. With the correct antiretroviral treatment and care, the risk of mother to child transmission of HIV is less than 2 percent. However, if she does not access medical

Psychotherapist working in London and Spain. Also offers training and organisational consultancy. Includes background information, descriptions of therapies, and contact details.

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