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Building a new movement for full employment at livable wages.
http://www.njfac.org/
World labor news and views from a global trade union.
http://www.icem.org
Aims to promote awareness of globalisation and to encourage grassroots trade union activity on international issues.
http://www.globalworkplace.org
Explores the consequences of globalization for ordinary workers in both developed and developing countries, and analyzes initiatives seeking solutions.
http://www.senser.com
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_training.shtml
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
Examines human rights issues and battles around the world.
http://www.thesteward.net/
Examines the human rights impact of the Asian economic disaster.
http://www.hrw.org/hrw/campaigns/asia-cst.htm
Conducts research, produces policies, and develops programs to address the needs of working families in Silicon Valley.
http://www.wpusa.org
An overview of the unemployment insurance program in the United States, including benefits paid and federal and state unemployment taxes.
http://www.policyalmanac.org/soc.../unemployment_compensation.shtml
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
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
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/
Campaigning for changes on global employment, Social responsibility/Justice and Environmental issues.
http://website.lineone.net/~wfw1/work4world/index.htm
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
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/
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