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Current Labor Issues
In the late 20th century, a major challenge to the American labor movement was the declining size of the American industrial base, particularly traditional industries such as steel and heavy machinery.
http://www.let.rug.nl/usa/outlines/economy-1991/labor-in-america-the-trade-unions-role/current-labor-issues.php
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Issues With Labor Unions - Small Business
Trade unions rose to prominence at a point when industrialized countries were growing at a staggering rate, employee safety was often secondary to profits and job security was non-existent. Today, many of those issues have been corrected, in large part by the work of unions.
http://smallbusiness.chron.com/issues-labor-unions-2684.html
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Labor Unions Adopt Civil Rights, Social Justice Issues
In response to a decline in their ranks, labor unions have broadened their agenda to incorporate issues related to social and civil justice, both important issues to racial minorities who compromise a growing percentage of union membership.
http://www.newsmax.com/US/unions-agenda-civil-rights-social-justice/2015/04/15/id/638609/
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Unions Are Good for the American Economy
The essence of what labor unions do—give workers a stronger voice so that they can get a fair share of the economic growth they help create—is and has always been important to making the economy work for all Americans. And unions only become more important as the economy worsens.
https://www.americanprogressaction.org/issues/labor/news/2009/02/18/5597/unions-are-good-for-the-american-economy-2/
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The Early Labor Movement, History Detectives - PBS
The industrial revolution stands out as a time of great prosperity and expansion as America entered the modern era. But what were the pitfalls of such rapid growth and who turned out to be the victims of the country's success?
http://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/feature/the-early-labor-movement/
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Labor Movement, Facts and Summary - History
Find out more about the history of Labor Movement, including videos, interesting articles, pictures, historical features and more. Get all the facts on History.
http://www.history.com/topics/labor
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Labor Unions Need to Reinvent Themselves - US News
America's labor unions need to reinvent themselves for the modern economy.
http://www.usnews.com/opinion/economic-intelligence/2015/05/26/labor-unions-need-to-reinvent-themselves
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AFLCIO - Home
We are the umbrella federation for U.S. unions, with 56 unions representing 12.5 million working men and women. We work to ensure that all people who work receive the rewards of their work - decent paychecks and benefits, safe jobs, respect and fair treatment.
http://www.aflcio.org
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Working Conditions in the US - Internations
Are you looking for a job in the United States? Expats and immigrants might want to read up on US working conditions first, so you know what to look for in a potential employer. Our guide provides an overview of labor laws and workplace regulations, covering topics from wage levels to notice periods.
https://www.internations.org/usa-expats/guide/16271-jobs-business/working-conditions-in-the-us-16265
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Latino Working Conditions: 5 Ways Hispanics Suffer More At Work - Latino Times
A new report says that Latinos over-worked, and underpaid in America's most dangerous industries.
http://www.latintimes.com/latino-working-conditions-5-ways-hispanics-suffer-more-work-342008
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Which U.S. States Have the Worst Working Conditions? - CBS News
States in the Northeast and Southeast are among the hardest places for people to make a living, study shows.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/which-u-s-states-have-the-worst-working-conditions/
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Riots, Suicides, and Other Issues in Foxconn's iPhone Factories - CNET
What makes life hard at the giant plants that make iPhones and other staples of high-tech life? CNET's Jay Greene traveled to China to find out.
http://www.cnet.com/news/riots-suicides-and-other-issues-in-foxconns-iphone-factories/
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The Ethical Controversy Surrounding U.S. Related Sweatshops in Developing Asian Countries - Global Ethics Network
Many aspects of the average American's material lifestyle can be attributed to trade relations between the United States and Asia.
http://www.globalethicsnetwork.org/profiles/blogs/two-faces-of-economic-development-the-ethical-controversy
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Analysis: Why America's Unions are Losing Power - CNN
Michigan has become the latest state to deal a serious blow to the power of organized labor in the United States.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/12/11/us/union-power-analysis
