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- America WorksWith all the recent political posturing on how best to get people employed and the economy moving, I was struck with a thought. Just as it takes a village to raise a child, perhaps it takes a city or county to employ a person.
The Plight of the American WorkerHow American workers are treated today.- American Workers Seek Immigration Reform to Secure JobsArmstrong Williams addresses his concerns about the need for immigration reform to help secure American workers' jobs.
- Economy Recovers to Spite American WorkerA satire of the current Economy.
- Economy Recovers to Spite American WorkerThe economy describes its feelings towards the American worker.
The Historical and Economic Context of Labor DayThe goal of Labor Day was for a public acknowledgment the fact that the American worker; be it a farmer, miner, or factory worker had shaped and defined the wealth and values of this country from the beginning.- Are the 'fundamentals' of the Economy or is the American Worker Strong?Senator McCain first said the fundamentals of our economy are strong and then clarified he meant the worker is strong. In each case, the numbers odn't bear this out.
Best Movies for Your Republican National Convention Party Over Labor Day WeekendHere are 20 more reasons America can celebrate Labor Day weekend and skip watching the Republican National Convention.
Has Globalization Hurt the American Worker?Much of the world has been thrust into the arena of globalization. Many of the people affected by this phenomenon have been reluctant to embrace the ideal of a world wide market.- Strike Against GM Echoes the Voices of the American WorkersMany may be against the U.A.W. strike with General Motors, but it is echoing the voices of many of the American workers. Manufacturing has been the back bone of our economy every since the industrial revolution.
The Precarious State of the American WorkerThe nation that once promised so much now is at war with its own working classes.- Tolerance, Ingenuity and the American Work Ethic: Television Programs of SubstanceI would like to tell you of three shows that you can share with your children and then have a real discussion about the values of Tolerance and Acceptance, Ingenuity and Innovation and the Importance of the American Work Ethic.
- Congressional Pay Raise is a Slap in the American Worker's FaceAs the Federal government baulks at a minimum wage increase Leona, a Video Store clerk in Fort Pierce, Florida struggles to survive in a world where housing costs have sky rocketed, while her earning power has stalled.
- A Path to ServitudeU.S. governmental unfair and unwise labor and trade policies in service to corporate entities; threatens to make the future of all American workers a bleak and scary one.
- A Worker's Bill of RightsNegative impact of at-will employment and need for legal protection of workers as part of economic stimulus and stability.
- Can America Survive This Financial Turmoil?Can America survive this financial turmoil? The key is to put into place reforms that will change the direction we are going today. There are many changes needed. Here are just a few that will make a major impact on our economy.
- How Much is a Billion?Does your perception of how much a billion is match the reality of this awesome number?
- Why Can't America's Educators Learn?Maybe it's not the just students that aren't learning enough to compete in the 21st century; it might be the educators too!
- The Revolt of the American WorkerAnn Wagner discusses the revolt that companies face from employees who are exhausted, overworked and underpaid.
- Anti- or Pro Union?Discusses the corruption and political distractions involving today's union leaders and politicians, where we would be without the unions
- Enough Already-A Letter to the PresidentThis is a heartfelt letter to the President after watching his Labor Day speech at the Detroit union rally.
- Recession turns more American workers to the WebMore Americans are relying on the Web to weather rough patches in the still-downturn economy. At the Yahoo! Contributor Network, we asked readers and contributors to share their stories.
Better Labor Data Means Better Strategic Job Creation for American WorkersThe Bureau of Labor Statistics announces 2012 budget proposal to modernize labor statistic gathering process getting usable timely data to policy makers and business owners in order to create and implement strategic job creation for America.- The Attackfight in your own way
- Are the Tier 5 99er Unemployed Workers Hidden from Washington DC by a 'Privacy Screen'?Who are we? We are the 'Invisible Tier 5 hopefuls'. Who are we? We are the 'Invisible 99ers'. Who are we? We are the 'Invisible Unemployed American worker'.
American Workers Using Opiates to Replace CocaineCocaine use is on the downside but persons are just substituting pain relievers instead which is now causing more of addiction issues.- Laborless DayOn Labor Day, let's
Is Our Country Going Bankrupt?What is really happening to our country?- The Improvement in American Work OpportunityThe long effort to build a nationwide system for training America workers began in 1991 when Bill Clinton decided to run for office. After a series of proposals, the Workforce Investment Act passed in 1998. Citizens now have a choice in job services.
- Americans Work Long HoursAmericans still have dedication to work responsibilities. Over the last 27 years, work commitments have not fallen. Today, more families have double work commitments that keep the parents away from the home. Alternative schedules might be one resolution.
- We Are the Long-Term Unemployed American WorkersWe are the long-term unemployed struggling to find a job and return to being a contributing member of society. We are not lazy nor milking the system.
- The Covert War on the American WorkerThe American public is continually subjected to Command and Control methods developed by the Department of Defense and employed by American corporations to ensure their political and economic control.
10th Amendment Hurts Competitiveness of American WorkersUS is structurally unable to train a quality workforce in a time of economic stagnation and rising socioeconomic inequalities. Constitutional restructuring must be started now to avoid future superpower stagnation unseen since Soviet Union's in the 1980s- Keeping Jobs Here in AmericaCan this Administration close the tax loopholes and keep jobs here in America for a change?
- Average American Works 40 Days to Pay for a Year's Worth of FoodDid you know that the average American works forty days every year to pay to put enough food on the table to feed themselves for that year? This number is quite low when you compare it to numbers of other countries.
- Pelosi Rants Against Raids on Illegal Immigrants! VideoFox News has an exclusive video, shot by Rick Oltman, that reveals how Pelosi feels about illegal immigrant workers and American laws. Who does she call un-America? You may be surprised! .. Read more.
- How the American Worker Forces Companies to Ship Jobs OverseasCan a politician prevent jobs from going overseas? Not if they fight to raise a company's tax and force it to pay higher wages while giving workers better health insurance. Politicians that promise to accomplish both are doomed to failure.
Change Your Schedule To Make Time for FamilyIf you don't intentionally plan for it, it can be easy to let time with your family slip away.- The Goal: How Does One Truly ProsperThe goal is the key.
American Resilience will Turn Economy Around in 2009By next year, Americans will look to themselves to turn things around. Because of the prediction of an even worse economy expected for the second half of this year, people will snub their noses at higher-priced imports
