Articles > August 2010
August 2010
The Myth of the "Sub-Prime Crisis"
Original source: People's Democracy (India) Capitalism, like the proverbial horse, kicks even when in decline.
New York Daycare Illegally Fires Pro-union Workers
The corporation that owns the Preschool of America West End Day Care Center in New York City illegally fired several workers who voted for a union in their workplace, charges AFSCME DC 1707, the union they elected to represent them.
Support Garment Workers in Bangladesh
Take action here and speak up here Appeal to Trade Unions, Workers and All Humanitarian Organizations of the World Support Struggle of The Garment Workers of Bangladesh Original source: Communist Party of Bangladesh More than three million garments workers in Bangladesh are on strike in support of their demand for taka 5000 (US $70) as monthly basic wage, other fringe benefits trade union rights according to law and ILO convention, rights and benefits ensured by labor laws, compliance to regulations ensuring work place safety etc.
Pros and Cons of Hydroelectric Dams
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Many people oppose dams because they change the flow of rivers and affect the migrating patterns of fish and other species, but aren’t they also a great renewable energy source? -- Ryan Clark, Milton, WA Hydroelectric dams are among the greenest and most affordable electricity sources in the world—and by far the most widely used renewable energy sources—but they also take a heavy environmental toll in the form of compromised landscapes, ecosystems and fisheries.
Pics: Migrant Workers in a Maine Blueberry Labor Camp
DEBLOIS, MAINE (4/18/10) - Agustin Martinez, Juan Rayas and Martin Martinez are all migrant blueberry pickers who come to Maine every year from Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato.
Blue-Green Alliance Launches Campaign for Clean Energy Jobs
A coalition of labor unions and environmental organizations announced the launch of a new campaign this week to overcome Republican roadblocks in the Senate to passing climate change and clean energy jobs legislation.
Obama Administration Announces New Aid for Struggling Homeowners
After a generally dismal report on home foreclosures last month, the Obama administration took steps to beef up its support to unemployed workers who face losing their homes.
Should Soy Products Be Labeled Milk?
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is the dairy industry really trying to stop soy milk makers from calling their products “milk?” They must feel very threatened by the preponderance of soy milks now available in supermarkets.
Trumka Slams GOP Candidates for Killing Jobs in California
Remarks by AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka Paychecks Pay the Bills Rally for Jobs Los Angeles, California August 13, 2010 Thank you, Maria Elena [Durazo], for that introduction.
Insurers and HMOs Spent $769 Million to Block Health Reform
Companies Now Focus on Influencing State Insurance Commissioners Original source: Health Care for America Now Washington, DC – The HMO and insurance industries have spent a breathtaking $768,864,642 since 2007 on federal lobbying to influence public policy and elected officials, according to Health Care for America Now (HCAN), the 1,000-member coalition that led the successful fight for health reform.
