Josh Eidelson talking : what we saw Thursday night and Friday was over 1000 protests, strikes in 100 cities, according to organizers. Those strikes, they … Massive fireRead more
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Burned clothes
Bangladesh where the government has declared a period of national mourning for more than 120 garment workers who died in a fire at a factory … Burned clothesRead more
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Toxic chemicals used for leather production poisoning India’s tannery workers
Toxic tanning Tanning is one of the most toxic industries in the world because of the chemicals involved. Chrome, known for its cancer-causing abilities, is … Toxic chemicals used for leather production poisoning India’s tannery workersRead more
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How our shoes are linked to deforestation and slavery in the Amazon
According to Leonardo Sakamoto, director of Brazilian NGO Repórter Brasil, cattle farms are the number one reason for slavery in Brazil. ‘This kind of exploitation … How our shoes are linked to deforestation and slavery in the AmazonRead more
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‘Sex worker’ a wrong name
One person calls another person and then they started talking. At the end first person gives money to the second person. Here , There are … ‘Sex worker’ a wrong nameRead more
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Wal-Mart Workers in 12 States Stage Historic Strikes
Historic labor protests against the nation’s largest private employer, Wal-Mart, are expanding to 28 stores in 12 states. Organizers are describing the actions as the … Wal-Mart Workers in 12 States Stage Historic StrikesRead more
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Why You Are Way More Stressed Than Your Boss
A group of researchers from Stanford University and Harvard University found that higher-level leaders had less stress than non-leaders or lower-level leaders, upending a common … Why You Are Way More Stressed Than Your BossRead more
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The History Of Mayday
May Day, also known as the “International Working Class Holiday” or “International Workers’ Day,” carries a significant history which encompasses the struggles of the international … The History Of MaydayRead more
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The politics of domestic labour
‘If you want to do well”, Virginia Bottomley told a conference at Inclusive Employers this week, “do not do your own ironing, do not bake … The politics of domestic labourRead more
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Apple, Accustomed to Profits and Praise
Protesters visited a half-dozen Apple stores around the world to deliver petitions calling for reforms in the working conditions at factories run by Apple’s suppliers … Apple, Accustomed to Profits and PraiseRead more