WORKERS' RIGHTS

Founded in1987, Jobs With Justice's (JWJ) mission is to improve people's standard of living, fight for job security, and protect workers' rights to organize.

The 1960's and 1970's as I said before was a time of revolution, a time of standing up for one's rights and letting the world know of the injustices permeated in our society.

The sentiments and workers' rights issues raised by J.D. Lovrenciar ("Are we promoting Slavery?" NST-5.5.2009) and C.H. Gallop ("Recognise their Contribution" NST 11.5.2009)

I worked for a worker's compensation attorney for two years, witnessing many employee behaviors since he represented them.

Indiana becomes the 22nd state with a "right to work" law that strips unions of their power to collect union dues to operate. It also takes bargaining rights out of the hands of workers and lowers wages and takes away benefits for middle class workers.

Wisconsin citizens are beginning actions to recall eight Republican Senators.

The United Farm Workers of America Three people founded the United Farm Workers of America, in 1962. They were Philip Vera Cruz, Dorothy Huerta, and Cesar Chavez

An overview of human rights protections in the European Union

There were many factors behind the rise of Civil Rights Movement during the 1950s. However, it would be proper to first discuss what set the stage for the growing unrest of the black population.

Analysis of HB 7 and its impact on Texas workers compensation system.

The Montreal Protocol, which came in effect on January 1, 1989, is an international treaty to help protect the ozone layer from further damage.

Here is an analysis on women's freedom in the Paris Commune, how it is misrepresented in American history, and how it contrasts with the contemporary aspect of gender inequality.

The World Trade Organization (WTO), International Monetary Fund (IMF), and World Bank purport to regulate trade and support Third World investment for the benefit of all. The record speaks otherwise.

I have been investigating this story unvercover for almost a year. The powerful worker unions in collusion with farmers and federal workers refuse to employ American field hands even as their fields are rotting. The reason: Discrimination and the ACLU.

It is important for a pregnant woman to know her rights prior to labor. By knowing her rights, it may help her feel more comfortable speaking up when things are not going how she would like.

A company must operate ethically in all regards to its business. Businesses should not offer lower wages to workers in a certain country or pollute the environment in another country.

"I've got rights" is now one of the most commonly heard phrases in America.

Human Rights in the European Union

Canadian postal workers rally off the job and refuse to deliver questionable material about AIDS.

If you have a love for animals but are restrained for time or simply want a more pleasant way at expressing your opinions, consider these tips to become an animal rights activist.

Exploring the welfare system and how it fails to provide basic economic rights to our citizens

Everyone should understand their basic rights, this is my view as a working woman.

The 1900s was truly a time of militants as Black Americans fought for civil integration or full civil rights. One such African American who took his pen to advocate the Black rights was Claude McKay.

If you are planning a trip to the Memphis area in the future, consider visiting the National Civil Rights Museum. If you are not able to come see the exhibit for yourself, consider reading the rich history and view the pictures from the gallery on the museum's website.

US Steel was a hotbed of activity for civil rights in the early 1960s. With the rest of the nation, US Steel served as a focal point of much of the unrest citizens were feeling.