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At UN Conference, Domestic Workers Push for International Labor Standards
US domestic workers are legally barred from joining unions.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Republicans Unveil Their Latest Austerity Budget, and More
We need to support the Progressive budget, and more.
The Growing Degradation of Work and Life, and What We Might Do to End It
When we combine relentless time pressure with the mind-numbing and physically destructive nature of most jobs, we have a recipe for acute human misery.
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Edison’s Bright Idea
The inventor wished the sun could power his inventions.
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Just Kidding!
Amid Evidence of Illnesses, Activists Call on Electronics Industry to Boost Workplace Safety
More than 200 scientists and environmentalists challenge electronics companies to prioritize workers' health and safety and stop polluting the communities around their factories.
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Workers Behind Effective Campaigns Are Now on Trial for Racketeering
The allegations of gangsterism stem from a basic labor dispute.
A Double Standard on Leaks? As Whistleblowers Jailed, Petraeus Escapes Prison and Advises White House
David Petraeus recevied a lenient plea deal.
Vanuatu Blames Global Warming as Cyclone Causes Nation’s Worst Climate Disaster in Recent Memory
Half the population of Vanuatu has been left homeless.
A Climate Protection Guide to Organized Labor
Our society is transitioning.