Insulating the Third Rail--Human Overpopulation
Addressing Human Overpopulation Without Fear of Electrocution
An almost universal causal factor in social, environmental, economic, political, and health problems, and impediment to sustainability, is human overpopulation. Population creates demand, and demand results in overuse and depletion of resources of all kinds--yet few are willing to recognize, address, and solve it. Fear is a central reason for this lack of ...learn more
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Created: Mar 19, 2008
Updated: Nov 02, 2009
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Worker Centers
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Keywords wages, worker dignity, labor laws, people of color, low-wage workers, unskilled workers, immigrant workers, worker rights, grievance processes, sweatshops, job advancement, worker education, training programs, labor law, labor unions |
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| Worker centers are community-based mediating organizations that provide support to low-wage workers through service delivery, advocacy, and organizing. Services and advocacy may include legal representation to recover unpaid wages, English classes, worker rights education, providing access to health clinics, researching legislation working with government agencies to improve grievance processes, and loans. Organizing is directed at global/local issues such as sweatshops and linking student, community, and worker organizations internationally. | |
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