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Labor Issues Of The First 150 Years Of U.S. History, 1987.
Reviews the history & impact of the labor movement in the United States. Focuses on government involvement in labor relations.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 114.95
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" Government involvement in labor relations has been varied in form over the history of the country. In the nineteenth century, the government often sided with management as a matter of course, protecting the rights of owners and refusing to admit that the labor force had any right to organize for the protection of its rights. After a century of struggle over this issue, Congress settled the matter with the National Labor Relations Act, also known as the Wagner Act, in 1935. The underlying conception of the Wagner Act was affirmed in subsequent legislation, notably the Taft-Hartley Act of 1949 and the Landrum-Griffin changes of 1959. Morris (1987) writes: "Although there may be room for wide debate as to the extent of the influence which labor legislation has on shaping the(...)"
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Labour Law in the U.K. and Canada, 2003.
A comparative analysis of labour law in the U.K. and Canada.
2,530 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 23 sources, MLA, AU$ 126.95
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This paper reviews labour laws in the United Kingdom and Canada in relation to wrongful dismissal and unfair dismissal. It assesses relevant cases to compare and contrast the situation in the two countries. It also discusses remedies available.
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"This research compares and contrasts remedies for wrongful and unfair dismissal that are available to employees in the United Kingdom ..."
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Labor Unions in the U.S. and Canada, 1995.
This paper discusses labor unions in the U.S. and Canada: History and development, goals and effects, political significance, legislation, standard of living and future.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 68.95
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"The Los Angeles Times proclaimed that the recent Teamsters strike "has served as a reminder how much the union's influence has waned" . The failed outcome of the strike, reiterated the newspaper, confirms that labor unionism in North America is growing increasingly irrelevant in economics and in politics--a point further driven home by the inability of labor to prevent congressional enactment of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
This research examines the role of labor unions in both the United States and Canada. The history of the union movement will be charted, and the impact of labor unions on the standard of living will be assessed. Future prospects for the rise of unionism and its ability to enhance the quality of life in North America will also be discussed."
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Labor Markets In The U.S. and Japan During The Great Depression, 1995.
Compares effects of the Great Depression on the labor markets of the U.S. and Japan. Argues that the impact of depression in Japan was much less severe than in the US.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 57.95
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The labor market is affected by a number of forces, and the general health of the economy is one of the most important determinants of how healthy the labor market in a given country may be. The Great Depression that started in 1929 affected different countries in different ways and produced different sorts of governmental policies to address the problems. In the United States gross national product tumbled by almost 50% by 1933, while unemployment grew to 25%. In Japan, however, the Great Depression had a much less severe impact. The general economic downturn was not nearly as severe as in the U.S., and by 1933 the economy had already begun to recover with full employment being reached in 1938. This was due to a significant devaluation of the yen, flexible labor markets, and the gradual ..."
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Labor Relations in the U.S. Military, 2005.
Examines the U.S. military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy toward homosexuals and how this leads to strained labor relations.
1,067 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 54.95
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The military policy of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was developed to be a compromise between those who felt homosexuals should be allowed to serve in the military and those who wished them banned. However, due to multiple international conflicts, such as the war in Iraq, the Pentagon has issued a stop loss order for military personnel and the discharge of openly gay military members has, in many cases, been suspended, by simply ignoring claims of homosexuality or using the loophole that was devised to be able to retain members if needed. This paper examines the topic and shows that this hypocritical waffling is one of the military's biggest labor relations issues that needs to be addressed immediately.
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"Although some gay servicemen have been discharged since the United States went to war in Iraq, cases such as Nguyen's and Hill's show that this is not always the case. Not only are military commanders not accepting simply a statement of homosexuality as proof, but also they are relying on the "for the good of the service" loophole to retain homosexual service members as well. As situations in other parts of the world intensify, such as Korea, Iran and Syria, and military troops are spread thinner, it is likely that the "Don't ask, don't tell" policy will continue to be overlooked and the built in loophole utilized more and more to retain all members of the service, no matter what their sexual orientation."
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History of Labor Unions in U.S, 1993.
Reviews the history of organized labor in the United States, charts the rising popularity through the 1950s, then the ongoing decline and examines the outlook for the future.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 126.95
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"The history of labor unions in the twentieth century is the history of the rise and fall of an American institution. Unionism moved from the fringe position it occupied in the nineteenth century to a central position in the American economy, and more recently it has been noted that unionism has fallen on hard times, with waning membership, loss of political power, and changes in law that have undercut the movement in a variety of ways. An analysis of the development of the labor union movement in this century should point to the primary reason or reasons leading to change in union density, first contributing to the increasing density of union membership and then to the lessening of that density in recent years.
Unionism started in the nineteenth century with the coming of the industrial revolution and the expansion of the United States ..."
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Outsourcing U.S. Labor, 2008.
An argument that outsourcing American jobs is harmful to the US economy and national esteem.
1,341 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, AU$ 65.95
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The paper notes that outsourcing American jobs benefits consumers with lower prices of goods. The paper argues, however, that this small benefit comes at the cost of American jobs sent overseas, US production capacity relocated to cheaper markets and the economy weakened by the net loss of jobs and capital. The paper argues further that outsourcing jobs and production undermines the US economy and makes it dependent on foreign markets in the developing world. The paper asserts that measures should be taken to protect jobs and production capabilities and limit the degree to which corporate greed can destroy the economy.
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"One common trend in the modern, globalized economy has been the persistent outsourcing of US jobs and production to other--usually less developed--nations. In an effort to maximize profits by decreasing the cost of production and labor, many US companies have actively downsized their US labor force and shifted the equivalent jobs to labor markets and firms in the Third World. Nations such as China and India have notably benefited from this tendency. For the United States, however, despite the claims of supporters, outsourcing of jobs and manufacturing to the Third World has had a tremendously negative effect on the national economy. Outsourcing labor and production to foreign countries weakens the US economy and undermines national esteem by increasing unemployment and eliminating the nation's productive self-sufficiency. "
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Labor in the U.S. from the 1920s to the 1950s, 1993.
A look at the evolution of unions, politics, management, legal issues, communism, WWII and post-war conditions.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 138.95
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"Union Organization During the Middle of the 20th Century
This paper will examine the organization of trade and labor unions during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The discussion will concentrate on the rise in union organization and activity during the 1930s and the union activity during the 1940s.
In 1919, after the First World War, union activity in the United States reached a new peak, with 3600 strikes involving some 4 million workers, including some 300,000 steelworkers (Zieger, 1986, pp. 5-6). This represented 22% of the entire workforce and included a wide range of workers, from miners to policemen. Much of the worker unrest in the United States reflected the general unrest in the rest of the world at that time. Union leadership was buoyed by the Russian Revolution, which had occurred at the same time, and by the activities of the..."
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The U.S. and the U.N. Rights of the Child Convention, 2002.
This paper discusses why the U.S. hasn't signed the treaty on the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child.
5,060 words (approx. 20.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 184.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination, written from a legal standpoint, of the treaty on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children. The paper concludes the U. S. is willing to intervene in other international problems, such as oil; and therefore, it should make a public statement to protect the world?s most precious commodity, children, by supporting the treaty.
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Introduction
What Is It
What It Protects
What about the Legal Standpoint
Why Is Treaty Needed
Why Won't the U.S. Sign?
Reasons for Signing the Treaty
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"While there are many political reasons that the US may refuse to sign the treaty, one of the chief causes for concern might be the establishment of an International Criminal Court. Many UN delegates support the idea of an International Criminal Court but the United States has been steadfast in its refusal to agree. An international criminal court might begin the slippery slope of descent to the power of individual nations when it comes to many issues including the treaty.If the international criminal court gains favor and power in the future it is feasible that the court could be used to enforce the treaty."
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Four-year vs. Five-year High Schools, 2006.
A critical review of Harry Krashinsky's essay, "How Would One Extra Year of High School Impact Academic Performance in University's Evidence from a Unique Policy Change in Ontario, Canada".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 51.95
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This paper discusses Harry Krashinsky's essay "How Would One Extra Year of High School Impact Academic Performance in University's Evidence from a Unique Policy Change in Ontario, Canada", in which Krashinksky was able to exploite a unique historical event - a double cohort of high school graduates in Ontario in 2003, some with four years of high school and others with five years of high school - to test whether the quantity of education courses enhanced the human capital of graduates or whether it was simply a signal of higher ability.
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Labour's Labor, 2006.
A review of an article discussing the impact and damage of WWII on the British economy.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, AU$ 38.95
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This paper discusses how following World War II, the British economy, its social structures, and its infrastructure, were all considerably damaged by the years of war over the European continent. Unions, as Dorfman points out, entered the post-World War II era as one of the nation's policy focal points in what would otherwise have been a political vacuum (par.1). It further discusses how in the decades following the war, Unions provided the citizenry, in the form of workers, with adequate representation within the structures of government and ensured that many policies and programs were enacted that would ensure not only work related rights and assurance but also social programs. The Unions within Britain for three decades held considerable sway over policy decisions as well as policy formulation.
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Multiculturalism in the U.S. and U.K., 2005.
This paper presents an analysis regarding the doctrine of multiculturalism.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 45.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the doctrine of multiculturalism. The writer offers an analysis of why such a doctrine is problematic. In order to examine the issue of multiculturalism, the writer uses examples from the public education systems in the U.S. and Great Britain to show the difficulties in treating all cultures as equal.
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"Multiculturalism is defined by the Ayn Rand institute as the view that all cultures are equal. While this doctrine is often adopted in spirit if not in principle in the U.S. and Great Britain, multiculturalism is problematic as a term. For if all cultures are equal we cannot say that there is one superior way of being, one superior set of values or one superior method of educating individuals. However societies like America and Great Britain often adopt such methods values ... "
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U.S. Media in the Truman Years, 1990.
This paper analyzes coverage by "Time" and the "New York Times" of early days of Cold War, 1945 Yalta Conference, V-E Day in Europe, Potsdam Conference, dropping of atomic bombs on Japan, Churchill's "Iron Curtain" speech and the Berlin Blockade.
4,950 words (approx. 19.8 pages), 24 sources, AU$ 195.95
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"Since late in 1989, when the walls of the Moscow Kremlin began to open up to democratic reform, western journalists have heralded the "end of the Cold War." With such terms as perestroika and glasnost almost as much a part of the western vocabulary as they are the Soviet, a renewed interest is blooming into the origins, legacy, and intricacies of an undeclared war of words, deeds, sanctions, and rhetoric that has lasted at least since 1945. In fact, many western journalists, for example those in Time magazine, laud Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev as the man who brought the walls of the Cold War impasse down.
With the advent of what many term to be the end of the Cold War, one is naturally concerned with its beginnings. One way to view the mounting tensions of the early period just after World War II is to examine the press coverage in the United States ... "
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Labor Unions in Canada and the U.S., 1993.
A comparison of economies, the impact of NAFTA, decertification, employee-employer negotiations, role of the government, membership and the auto industry.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 114.95
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"Introduction
This research examines the status of labor unions in Canada and the United States. The purpose of this examination to assess the extent to which unionism in the two countries is either converging or diverging.
Significance of the Issue
Canada, Mexico, and the United States negotiated the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in the early-1990s, and the probability is strong that NAFTA will become effective on the first day of 1994. In the late-1980s, Canada and the United States negotiated the Free Trade..."
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"Twenty Years at Hull House", 2005.
A review of "Twenty Years at Hull House", the autobiography of Jane Addams.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 51.95
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This paper examines how written in 1910 as both an autobiography and an account of her founding of the famous Hull House in Chicago, Jane Addams' seminal text "Twenty Years at Hull House" has much in store for its reader. It examines Addams own account of her formative years, from the almost allegorical narrative of moral development and conversion, to the actual story of this home of social reform at the turn of the century.
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The Seven Years? War, 2002.
An examination of the North American segment of the conflict between France and Great Britain (1756 to 1763), known as the Seven Years? War.
2,689 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 116.95
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This paper discusses how almost two centuries before the First World War, the major powers of the world were engaged in a war that spanned the globe. It looks at how from 1756 to 1763, the major European powers of France and Great Britain were pitted in a war that stretched from Europe to North America to the Far East. The series of hostilities eventually became known as the Seven Years' War and laid the foundation for the British Empire and helped fan the flames of the American Revolution. This paper examines the North American segment of the conflict, known as the French and Indian War which pitted Great Britain and its American colonies against the French and their Algonquian allies. It details the events and conditions that served as the precursors of the French and Indian War looks at the battles themselves, beginning with the 1753 mission to open talks with the French to the decisive British victory in Louisbourg and Quebec in 1759. It also examines the consequences of the Seven Years? War in general and in particular on the American colonies.
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"The explorations and trading centers paved the way for French control over Louisiana, Acadia (Nova Scotia) and Northeast Canada. Although the French claimed more territory than the English did, their land was sparsely populated. Oftentimes, the territories were not even marked by the existence of outposts or towns but were simple forts maintained by only a few people (Minks 19). In contrast, the English territories were rapidly being populated. The English areas were settled along the eastern seaboard, from Georgia, the Carolinas, and along what is now the Northeastern United States. By the 18th century, the British population was growing exponentially (Black 36). The British settlers were also becoming aware of the profitable fur trade along the Great Lakes region. These factors served as the main motives behind the British desire to move westward."
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