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National Labor Committee - http://www.nlcnet.org/
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. |
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National Alliance for Fair Employment - http://www.fairjobs.org
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. |
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Just Labour - http://www.justlabour.yorku.ca/
Academic journal published by the Centre for Research on Work and Society at York University in Toronto. |
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ICEM Online - http://www.icem.org
World labor news and views from a global trade union. |
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International Collective in Support of Fishworkers (ICSF) - http://www.icsf.net
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. |
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Job Training and Vocational Education - http://www.policyalmanac.org/economic/job_training.shtml
Background information and links on U.S. job training and vocational education policy from the Almanac of Policy Issues. |
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Human Rights for Workers - http://www.senser.com
Explores the consequences of globalization for ordinary workers in both developed and developing countries, and analyzes initiatives seeking solutions. |
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Labor Rights Now - http://www.laborrightsnow.org
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. |
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National Jobs for All Coalition - http://www.njfac.org/
Building a new movement for full employment at livable wages. |
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The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Advisory Panel - http://www.socialsecurity.gov/work/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. |
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Working Partnerships USA - http://www.wpusa.org
Conducts research, produces policies, and develops programs to address the needs of working families in Silicon Valley. |
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Unemployment Compensation - http://www.policyalmanac.org/social_welfare/archive/unemployment_compensation.shtml
An overview of the unemployment insurance program in the United States, including benefits paid and federal and state unemployment taxes. |
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Exotic Dancers Alliance - http://www.bayswan.org/EDAindex.html
Advocacy group for female exotic dancers attempting to obtain adequate working conditions and civil rights within the sex industry. |
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Workers unite for the 6 hour day - http://www.6hourday.org/
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. |
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Lack of Security and the Unorganized Sector - http://members.tripod.com/~sadashivan_nair/unorganisedsectorandlackofsocialsecurity/
Examines the plight of unorganized workers in Asia who lack pensions or old age security. |