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The Split within AFL-CIO, 2008.
An analysis of the history of the American Federation of Labor - Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) union federation and the implications of the split within it.
4,180 words (approx. 16.7 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 111.95
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This paper discusses the current split within the American Federation of Labor - Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) union federation. It describes the history of the separate organizations and the history of their merger. It then discusses the changes that have occurred since the AFL-CIO merger. It also looks at the implications of the split within the merged organization and its implications.
Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
History
A Changing Workplace
The Split
Conclusion
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"Acuff says the working relationship with the disaffiliated unions is difficult, but the AFL-CIO's goal is still to someday return those unions to the AFL-CIO fold. There's no question that labor must change to attract workers. But perhaps unions may have a chance for resurgence with the current undercutting of the middle class that is prevalent in the United States today. However, in order for that to be the case, unions must make their commitment to the worker their major priority. While politics is important (politics influences public policy), it cannot be first and center. The worker must perceive there is a benefit to union membership, and that benefit is to work to protect the individual workers rights."
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Women, Work and Equality, 2008.
A look at the the argument that women still have a long way to go in order to gain equality in society.
2,276 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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Although many things have changed for women in the last century, the full equality between the genders has not been achieved. This paper l argues that this is because women are still paid less then men for corresponding jobs, that they are underrepresented in certain professions and in more prestigious positions with power, and that they often do the 'second shift' of housework which is undervalued. The paper looks at how women still form the major part of part-time and temporary workforce, and women and men are occupationally segregated, with women concentrated in jobs stereotyped as "women's jobs" (nursing, clerical child care, retail). The paper also examines how women are poorly presented in science, computer science and engineering occupations, which are often very prestigious and well paid and how this job inequality is rooted in the broader social inequality, which separates boys and girls from an early age, and which still sharply defines male and female roles with the family and society at large.
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"One of the biggest indicators of the lack of equality between men and women is the fact that women are still paid less then men for corresponding jobs. Women earn about 30% less than men do in corresponding full time jobs (Nelson, 2006). The figures are similar according to Statistics Canada (2000) "Women generally have lower incomes than men. In 1997, the average annual pretax income for women aged 15 and over from all sources was $19,800, just 62% the figure for men". On the other hand, Davies et al (1996) show that the wage gaps are smaller among younger age groups, nevertheless, "Women earn between 62% and 65% of what men earn" (Wilson, 2005) and "the gender wage gap is widespread and exists in all occupational categories" (Nelson, 2006)."
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Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, 2008.
An analysis of the objectives and the pros of the minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprise (MWDBE) in the State of North Carolina.
759 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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This paper discusses the minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprise (MWDBE) in the State of North Carolina, which is focused on by the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) office. The paper describes the goal for the state in terms of MWDBE and the objectives of the policy. The paper then looks at the pros of the public policy related to minority, women and disadvantaged businesses and how the policy can be successfully implemented.
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"This can be accomplished through dedicated workers that strive to achieve organizational goals and that have the training and skills to ensure that the public policy is beneficial to all stakeholders in Charlotte. The Partnership for Public Service of the United States believes that this is possible when the right people are recruited, who believe that the issues associated with the community are essential to the well being of all people ("Welcome", n.d.). Yet, in order to attract the right people to accomplish this task the organization must be capable of providing a working environment that supports the desire to successfully serve the public."
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Fair Labor Standards Act, 2008.
A brief overview of the consequences of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
774 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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This paper examines how one of the most important laws concerning child labor was the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. It looks at how with its provisions imposing severe civil and criminal penalties and allowing for confiscation of good made with child labor, the Fair Labor Standards Act forced employers to stop using children in thousands of jobs. With remarkable success, the law simply outlawed child labor.
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"Among the social reform advocates of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, no issue roused more determined calls for action than child labor. Florence Kelly of Hull House was among the first to report on the matter, but soon there were numerous rigorously researched reports, telling of children underpaid, overworked, uneducated, and profoundly unhappy with their lot. While many of the working children were in agriculture, the worst conditions were in manufacturing, whether in southern textile mills, northern canneries, urban tenements, or mountain coal mines. "
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Hispanics in California, 2008.
This paper explores the impact of the growing Hispanic population in California.
2,354 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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The paper defines the Hispanic population in California and analyzes their growth, racial identity and English proficiency. The paper looks at the ability of the Hispanic population to integrate into the United States through geographical stability, language diversification and economic strength. The paper highlights the need for educational improvement in order to maintain and support this large economic labor force in California. The paper concludes that this demographic will play a large socioeconomic and political role in the future of California.
Outline:
Introduction
Defining the Hispanic population
Are Hispanics a Minority in California?
Hispanics as a Staple Citizen
Racial Identity among Latinos
English Proficiency
Hispanic Education
Conclusion
From the Paper
"There is an intrinsic difficulty in defining the Hispanic due to the numerous stereotypes evolved from such trends as migrant seasonal workers and illegal immigrations. The most widely used and accepted terms are "Hispanic" or "Latino" (Ramos 14). The term Hispanic is normally applied to all those citizens who are Spanish-speaking and have a historical and cultural heritage or lineage linked to Spain. Latino refers to people originating or having a cultural heritage from Central and Latin America. This is important to note the difference between both classes, as it can become confusing and cumbersome in data analysis. Latino does not necessarily imply Spanish background and linkages, instead encompasses numerous languages derived from Latin e.g. Spanish, French, and Portuguese, which are commonly found to be spoken in some context in many Latin American nations (Ramos 15)."
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Institutionalized Sexism in the Workplace, 2008.
An analysis of the environmental, cultural and structural factors relating to sexism in the workplace.
2,239 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 69.95
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This paper addresses important environmental, cultural and structural factors that relate to North American private sector organizations. It also questions how Canadian organizational cultures may differ from those found elsewhere in North America. The paper then focuses on the expectations and aspirations of Canadian women vis-a-vis women in the workplace and the bias they face.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
A Changed Environment
Organizations as Machines
Culture and Aspiration
Sociologists and Questions
Concluding Discussion
From the Paper
" As Deborah Brandt's compelling work reveals, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has certainly produced a re-gendering of labour towards the abject exploitation of very poor women who will never know the confines of institutional or organizational employment, never lament that higher studies or qualifications earn them a 10 or 15 percent pay difference, or that they cannot reach a board of directors. (2000) These matters can seem much more important for sociologists to discuss when examining power in relation to institutions that need to be examined in their much greater, macro-systemic and environmental meanings. The stronger questions of gendered labour would seem those involving women - and men - for whom labour and access to paltry wages are matters of life and death."
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Labor Unions' Power, 2008.
This paper discusses the state of the American labor movement today.
2,151 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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The paper examines three works that analyze the downfall of the American labor movement, but also provide positive information on the transformation of the labor union organizational structure. The paper discusses labor unions' aggressive grassroots campaign, their extension of member demographics and their efforts to establish legitimacy. The paper concludes that, although smaller in size, the influence of labor unions in the political arena is still strong and through expansion and reinvention, labor unions may become the driving force of labor market issues in the 21st century.
Outline:
Labor Organization and Movement
Expanding the Grassroots Campaign
Legitimacy and Organizational Structure
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"The state of the modern American labor movement has seen a drastic change since the congressional and election reforms of the 1970's. Not only did the McGovern reforms eliminate the influence of political party leaders, it served to change the strategic approach of labor unions in the political arena. Additionally, the McGovern Reforms of 1972 addressed the partiality in the Democratic delegation, and hindered the labor unions from seating specific delegates that were labor friendly. In this sense, labor unions were forced to choose Democratic candidates much more wisely, and impaired the standard blanket effort to sponsor multiple Democratic candidates in a single race."
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Labor Unions, 2008.
This paper explores the influence of public labor unions today.
2,226 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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The paper discusses the history of labor unions and disagrees with the belief that labor unions are archaic and provide few benefits to workers in the 21st century. The paper explores the political power and influence that labor unions have in shaping Senate and House legislation in the US, in addition to monitoring the policies that may impact domestic labor. The paper shows how labor union influence in contemporary United States politics and public policy has gained momentum in shaping the outcome of domestic and foreign policy.
Outline:
The Contemporary Role of Labor Unions
The Labor Union Power Game
Changes that Impacted the Labor Union Political Strategy
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"The original form and function of the labor union was to provide protection, benefits and a political voice for workers in manufacturing and skilled trades. In the early 20th century, the AFL-CIO was formed, and influential movers such as Samuel Gompers aided in the facilitation of increased wages and benefits for textile and manufacturing workers. The power of labor unions progressed so quickly and drastically, that President Franklin Delano Roosevelt included a labor regulation policy in the New Deal in the early 1930's. As a result, the Department of Labor was established to monitor the authenticity of labor unions in addition to regulating the practices and extent of power of these advocacy groups."
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Canadian Wage Structure Changes, 2007.
This paper discuses the effects of technological change and computerization on the wage structure in Canada.
2,240 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper explains that, even if Canada is not at all a world leader in terms of rewarding its IT workforce, IT workers have seen their wages rise sharply compared to the wages of other Canadians. The author points out that computerization and technological advancement have made many jobs obsolete and many workers redundant. The paper relates that the rise of computerization and the concomitant rise in new communication, conceptualization and manufacturing technologies paint a bleak picture for workers who are not facile with the latest software or tools. The author concludes that technological change in Canada has deepened the cleavages between various groups and that the country is rushing towards a serious crisis if something cannot be done to better facilitate the entry of millions of Canadians into the twenty-first century economy.
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"Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing businesses in Canada have become more prevalent in recent decades. In fact, a study conducted in the late 1980s underscores just how daunting the job prospects were even then for workers who lacked the requisite training in computer technology. To wit, "CAD/CAM" firms by even the middle 1980s were profoundly re-shaping their organizational structure and functions because of new computer technology; in a similar vein, expenditures in the area of technological innovation were being pushed even then as a means of eliminating costly and "superfluous" workers."
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Career Choice, 2008.
This paper provides an assessment of personal relationships can impact career choice.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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In this article the writer notes that career counseling is becoming increasingly sophisticated in terms of the methods of study and the implications gained from research and case studies in the field of counseling. The writer points out that one of the more recent developments in career counseling is in the area of inter-personal relationships that exist outside of the work environment and looks at how these can impact both the job candidate's professional aspirations and the likely outcomes for job performance. This paper examines how relationships among and between work, family, and associated factors that are involved in relationships can affect job performance. Further the writer discusses how it is the career counselor's responsibility to identify these aspects and contextualize then in respect to potential job openings and career decision-making.
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Introduction
Literature on Careers and Inter-personal Relationships
Summary
From the Paper
"Recently, author Barbara Ehrenreich called attention to the problems that many older professionals face when they lose their existing position and need to move into another. In her book, Bait and Switch: The (Futile) Pursuit of the American Dream, Ehrenreich pretended to be a woman in her mid-fifties who had been downsized from a competitive white-collar job and was seeking to enter the workplace. Initially, the book was intended to document her experiences as an older woman in the modern workforce, but after more than six months of actively seeking a job through various placement services, the book instead focuses on the challenges that older persons encounter when they look for new employment opportunities. She cautions against the use of career "coaches," who appear to take on the role of career counselors but are more likely to upsell their services and guarantee placement in jobs of the client's choice, as opposed to working with the client to help make appropriate decisions and build an effective career-oriented strategy."
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