Labor

AP - The Big Story: Vanishing Jobs AP - The Big Story: Vanishing Jobs- Interactive report about the loss of middle-class jobs in the wake of the Great Recession, the role technology is playing, and possible future … Samson v. HUD - In Forma Pauperis 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… 6 Hour Day 6 Hour Day- International movement for the six hour work day, three day weekend and six weeks paid vacation -- with no reduction in pay. Labor Rights Now 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 … Unemployment Compensation Unemployment Compensation- An overview of the unemployment insurance program in the United States, including benefits paid and federal and state unemployment taxes. Lack of Security and the Unorganized Sector Lack of Security and the Unorganized Sector- Examines the plight of unorganized workers in Asia who lack pensions or old age security. Exotic Dancers Alliance Exotic Dancers Alliance- Advocacy group for female exotic dancers attempting to obtain adequate working conditions and civil rights within the sex industry. National Alliance for Fair Employment 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 conditio… Job Training and Vocational Education Job Training and Vocational Education- Background information and links on U.S. job training and vocational education policy from the Almanac of Policy Issues. National Jobs for All Coalition National Jobs for All Coalition- Building a new movement for full employment at livable wages. International Collective in Support of Fishworkers (ICSF) International Collective in Support of Fishworkers (ICSF)- An international Non Governmental Organisation working for the interests of small-scale artisanal fishworkers, the colle… Just Labour Just Labour- Academic journal published by the Centre for Research on Work and Society at York University in Toronto. Human Rights for Workers Human Rights for Workers- Explores the consequences of globalization for ordinary workers in both developed and developing countries, and analyzes initiatives seeking solutions. The Labor Party The Labor Party- A brief annotated overview of the Labor Party, from the Jewish Virtual Library. Turkey - Human Resources and Trade Unions Turkey - Human Resources and Trade Unions- Article on Turkey's working class in the 1990s. Trade Unions in Turkey Trade Unions in Turkey- Online book by Friedrich Ebert Vakf° published in 1998, tracing the history of the labor movement in Turkey since World War II. Alliance of Progressive Labor (APL) Alliance of Progressive Labor (APL)- A national "multiform center", drawing into its fold various forms of labor organizations and not just trade unions. Trade Union Congress of the Philippines Trade Union Congress of the Philippines- With information on their departments, affiliates, projects, publications, and a resource center. Nokyo: A Short Cultural History Nokyo: A Short Cultural History- Examines Japan's agricultural unions, their political power, support of protectionism, and reforms. Rengo Rengo- English site for Rengo, the Japanese Trade Union Confederation. General Union General Union- Works to protect the rights of foreign and native workers in Japan, mainly teachers but inclusive of any industry. Berlitz General Union - Japan Berlitz General Union - Japan- Formed in the early 1990s in response to working conditions at Berlitz LCs throughout Japan. News, work rules, contract text, and links available in… Japan Institute for Labour Policy and Training Japan Institute for Labour Policy and Training- Contributes to the planning of labor policies and works toward implementation, as well as to promote the livelihood of workers and … Emerson High School Emerson High School- Contains profile, class schedule, library, alumni and volunteer pages, annual report and directions. Juanita High School Juanita High School- Includes activities, calendar, bulletins and menus. Lake Washington High School Lake Washington High School- Includes activities, athletics, calendar and directions. Dowell House Dowell House- 1870-era house, 30 minutes and 100 years north of the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex. Kimbell Art Museum Project Page Kimbell Art Museum Project Page- Architectural information on the Kimbell. Handbook of Texas Online: Kimbell Art Museum Handbook of Texas Online: Kimbell Art Museum- A page on the museum that tells of the museums background and history. Virtual Tour of Kimbell Art Museum Virtual Tour of Kimbell Art Museum- A virtual tour of the museum using Quicktime.