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National Jobs for All Coalition

Building a new movement for full employment at livable wages.
http://www.njfac.org/

National Labor Committee

Human rights advocacy group that focuses on the promotion and defense of worker rights. Educates and involves the public in actions aimed at ending labor abuses, improving living conditions for workers and their families and promoting the concept of a li
http://www.nlcnet.org/

ICEM Online

World labor news and views from a global trade union.
http://www.icem.org

The Global Workplace

Aims to promote awareness of globalisation and to encourage grassroots trade union activity on international issues.
http://www.globalworkplace.org

Human Rights for Workers

Explores the consequences of globalization for ordinary workers in both developed and developing countries, and analyzes initiatives seeking solutions.
http://www.senser.com

Job Training and Vocational Education

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

National Alliance for Fair Employment

Homepage for a network of over 40 regional and national groups in the U.S. and Canada fighting for better pay, benefits and working conditions for all workers in temp, part-time, day labor, contract, on-call and independent contractor jobs.
http://www.fairjobs.org

Exotic Dancers Alliance

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

Just Labour

Academic journal published by the Centre for Research on Work & Society at York University in Toronto.
http://www.justlabour.yorku.ca/

The Steward for Human, Civil and Worker's Rights

Examines human rights issues and battles around the world.
http://www.thesteward.net/

Lack of Security and the Unorganized Sector

Examines the plight of unorganized workers in Asia who lack pensions or old age security.
http://members.tripod.com/~sadashivan_nair/unorganisedsectorandlackofsocialsecurity/
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Social Cost of Asian Crisis

Examines the human rights impact of the Asian economic disaster.
http://www.hrw.org/hrw/campaigns/asia-cst.htm

Working Partnerships USA

Conducts research, produces policies, and develops programs to address the needs of working families in Silicon Valley.
http://www.wpusa.org

Unemployment Compensation

An overview of the unemployment insurance program in the United States, including benefits paid and federal and state unemployment taxes.
http://www.policyalmanac.org/social_welfare/archive/unemployment_compensation.shtml

International Collective in Support of Fishworkers (ICSF)

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

Labor Rights Now

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

Association of Pizza Delivery Drivers

Discussion of problems and interests for people in the industry.
http://www.pizzadeliverydrivers.org

Workers unite for the 6 hour day

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/

Samson v. HUD - In Forma Pauperis

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.crosswinds.net/index.html

Work4World Issues

Campaigning for changes on global employment, Social responsibility/Justice and Environmental issues.
http://website.lineone.net/~wfw1/work4world/index.htm

The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Advisory Panel

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 legis
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/work/panel

The Organization for the Rights of American Workers

Worker advocacy group demanding that U.S. jobs be preserved for American citizens
http://www.toraw.org/

Rescue American Jobs

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/

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