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Michael Honey's "Black Workers Remember", 2004.
This paper reviews Michael Honey's 1999 book "Black Workers Remember: An Oral History of Segregation Unionism and the Freedom Struggle".
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 91.95
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This book discusses major themes and the author's methodology in labor and ethnic studies historian Michael Honey's 1999 book "Black Workers Remember". The author points out the African-American struggle for unionization and civil rights and the connection between these two movements. The paper relates the Memphis sanitation workers strike and the impact of globalization on the employment of blacks.
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"In "Black Workers Remember: An Oral History of Segregation Unionism and the Freedom Struggle", labor and ethnic studies historian Michael Keith Honey records the history of southern African American workers and their struggle for both a living wage and the equal rights promised by the U. S. Constitution. Relying heavily on oral histories or testimonies, Honey's book covers the period from the ...s through the ...s and centers on Memphis Tennessee. Many themes are presented in this excellent, often poignant, book that contends the labor of black ..."
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Satisfied Workers Are Productive Workers, 2006.
This paper examines the results of various surveys as well as a detailed questionnaire which indicate that praise and recognition of a job well done is significantly more important to employees than meeting salary demands.
2,849 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, AU$ 122.95
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The writer of this paper contends and proves that worker satisfaction goes far beyond salary demands. Recent surveys indicate that the most important aspect of worker satisfaction is recognition and praise for a job well done. This paper stresses the importance of human resource managers in finding the proper mix to garner satisfaction on behalf of the employee while obtaining efficient and productive results for the employer. This paper contains a detailed questionnaire which was used to interview managers and workers in both the service and production industries, as well as the results of the interviews. Based on the results of the questionnaire, there is a remarkable difference between the service industry and a production facility, which are detailed in this paper. The writer also delves into the issues of women, discrimination and affirmative action in the work place.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Satisfaction Questionnaire
The Measurement of Satisfaction
Conclusions
Works Cited
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"The interviews with "ordinary" workers as well as low-level management were conducted anonymously. There was no mention of name, race, or gender. Permission was sought and granted that the results would be shared with Human Resources Management. Unfortunately, as is often the case, less than 60% of the questionnaires passed out were submitted. Time did not provide sufficient availability of the employees for a "sit-down" discussion. Approximately 10% of the questionnaires, therefore, were filled out during personal, head-to-head discussions. One listened as long as the employee/manager was willing to talk. One thing was obvious, a sort of theme running throughout: in a tight labor market, there is far less loyalty to a company than there used to be. Books on the subject bear this out."
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Happy Workers Make Loyal Workers, 2007.
This paper presents an examination of the benefits of providing on-site childcare for employees' children.
2,362 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 104.95
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The paper discusses a company's need to maintain a work environment that stimulates employee interaction and economic growth. The paper explains that offering employees on-site childcare will help strengthen the retention rate of the workers and attract the best in the industry for future hire. The paper discusses the benefits of both contractor and company run on-site childcare, as well as the ways that the company will succeed in this proposal. The paper concludes that companies no longer only have a competitive obligation to their industry, but they also have a social obligation to the community that they impact. Providing an on-site daycare center will help with that social obligation as well as increase the ability to recruit and retain the most professional employees in the industry.
Outline:
Introduction
Benefits
Comparing Contracting It Out Or Providing It Ourselves
Approximate Cost of Each Option
Conclusion
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"Avionics Solutions, a small firm based in Washington, D.D., is a leader in manufacturing avionics equipment and prides it self on being a family-owned business that delivers high quality products. It is in the company's best interest to stay ahead of the competition to retain its best employees. To this end, the company must maintain a work environment that stimulates employee interaction and economic growth. To recruit and retain the best employees in the industry it is important to understand that they are the company's greatest asset. Offering employees onsite childcare will help strengthen the retention rate of the workers and attract the best in the industry for future hire."
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Knowledge Workers, 2002.
This paper discusses a new category of workers, ?knowledge workers?, who are classified this way because of their close association with information systems.
1,255 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 61.95
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This paper explains that anyone who makes a living out of creating, manipulating or disseminating knowledge is a knowledge worker. The paper points out that knowledge workers need not be solely associated with computer related fields as programming or software development but also can be doctors, attorney, accountants, and almost every professional who uses information products or technological tools. The author states that the demand for knowledge workers is rapidly increasing world wide because of the steady shift in the economic structure from industry to information technology.
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"Information specialists are quickly taking over most business activities as it was reported that California alone has 25% of the workforce classified as knowledge workers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics also expects ?a net increase of more than 10,000 information professionals in the U. S. labor force by 2006" (Bender 1998, p. 35). This shows how knowledge is now the most important factor in determining the success or failure of corporations and their workforce. Countries and companies where knowledge is still being treated as a second citizen and industrial power is considered more important are headed for disaster. In coming few years, knowledge will take over all other ways of working because of the rapid advancement in technology and the convenience that brings along."
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Workers' Compensation Insurance Reform, 2008.
This paper discusses current reform of workers' compensation specifically brought about by Senate Bill 899.
1,844 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 86.95
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This paper discusses current workers' compensation reform. The problem presented in this paper is that although reform measures like Senate Bill 899 have had a positive effect on workers' compensation, particularly to making it more efficient, it has had a substantial effect on the way workers' compensation is done. However, reform also means that the workers' compensation practitioner has to make internal adjustments. This paper first presents an overview of the specific changes created by Senate Bill 899 and, second, makes specific recommendations as to practice changes that the workers' compensation practitioner will have to abide by in order to continue to have a profitable and compliant workers' compensation practice. The paper focuses only on the changes created by Senate Bill 899 as they effect the attorney and practice of the plaintiff's side of workers' compensation.
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I. Introduction
A. Background
B. The Problem
C. Purpose
D. Scope
II. Overview of Senate Bill 899
III. Effects of Senate Bill 899
A. Procedural Changes
B. Financial Impact
C. Retraining Issues
D. Penalties for Noncompliance
IV. Conclusion
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"Senate Bill 899 was enacted as a means to attempt to save jobs, reduce the costs of carrying workers' compensation insurance for employers, and improve the overall care available for the injured workers. The law was passed by the legislature with overwhelming, bipartisan support and was signed into law on April 19, 2004 by Governor Schwarzenegger. In summary, the reforms provided by Senate Bill 899 focuses primarily on controlling the ever-escalating costs of medial treatment. At the time of the bill's passing, medical costs accounted for fifty-one percent of every dollar and indemnity benefit, which accounted for forty-nine percent of every workers' compensation dollar spent. These expenses had all significantly risen over a period of less than ten years. For example, in 1997 it was estimated that California employers paid a total of $3.4 billion dollars in indemnity costs. By 2003 this number was at an estimated $5.8 billion. In 1997 an estimated 2.6 billion in medical costs was paid, whereas by 2003 the number had increased to $6.1 billion. Finally, the total costs spent by all California employers on workers' compensation (indemnity, medical, etc.) was at an estimated $8.3 billion in 1997. By 2003 this number was at an estimated $26.7 Billion. It was this problematic trend that Senate Bill 899 was aimed at reversing, or at least controlling."
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Workers in Internal EAP Settings, 2005.
A study about job satisfaction of social workers in internal employee assistance program (EAP) settings.
11,520 words (approx. 46.1 pages), 41 sources, APA, AU$ 325.95
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This study attempts to determine the relationship between work autonomy and job satisfaction of EAP social workers in internal employee assistance program settings by looking at a number of work related factors. To begin with, the paper considers the extent of the relationship, if any, between work autonomy and job satisfaction among social workers. It then looks at the nature of job satisfaction from a social worker's perspective as well as how employee assistance programs can assist social work managers in improving social worker job satisfaction.
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Key Term Definitions
Review of Literature - Overview
Work Autonomy within Organizations
Work Autonomy and Social Workers
Job Satisfaction within Organizations
Job Satisfaction and Social Workers
Theoretical Framework
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"Substance abuse in the American workplace is an enormously expensive and growing problem today. According to Pace, Smits and Youngblood (1992), there are literally billions of dollars being lost in terms of productivity, as well as an incalculable amount of human misery and the erosion of world preeminence in the marketplace as direct or indirect consequence of workplace substance abuse. These authors report that properly designed and managed EAPs have demonstrated a significant, proven, and much needed role to play in the prevention and the treatment of workplace substance abuse. "Yet there are only about 10,000 EAPs in existence today in the American workplace, covering perhaps 10 percent of the work force" (Pace, Smits & Youngblood, 1992, p. xvi)."
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The American Dream and Migrant Workers, 2005.
A look at how the plight of migrant workers today seeking the American dream has not changed since their depiction in John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath".
2,605 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 113.95
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This paper contends that, although advancements in technology and progress in legislation to protect workers may seem to ease migrant workers' hardships in the United States, migrant workers today are no better off than those depicted in "The Grapes of Wrath". It discusses how the mindset of the men employing migrant workers today has not changed from that of those who employed migrant workers more than sixty years ago.
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"Much of the hope of migrant farm workers in The Grapes of Wrath lay in the pursuit of the "American Dream." As Wilson said, "Why, jus' think how it's gonna be, under them shady trees a-pickin' fruit an' takin' a bite ever' once in a while...I bet a fella could have a place of his own." (201) The migrant farm workers were only seeking comfortable lives and relatively good wages to sustain those comfortable lifestyles. They were looking for equality and fairness for themselves and for their communities. An example of their seeking fairness and equality was when a large group of people were on strike at the Hooper ranch in Pixley, California. Their wages had been reduced so much that the workers could not survive, so they bravely initiated a strike."
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HIV/AIDS among Indian Sex Trade Workers, 2008.
Investigates causes for the growing epidemic of HIV/AIDS among sex trade workers in India.
3,145 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 17 sources, APA, AU$ 132.95
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In investigating the causes for the growing epidemic of HIV/AIDS among sex trade workers in India, this paper attempts to link the growth to socio-economic factors. In addition, the paper attempts to see whether India is simply a typical Third World country in this respect, or if there are special circumstances rendering Indian sex trade workers even more vulnerable to HIV/AIDS.
Table of Contents:
Background/Rationale
Objectives
Findings
Epidemiology
General Economic Factors
Socio-Economic Factors that Directly Impact Sex Trade Workers
Discrimination Against AIDS Patients
Political Issues
HIV/AIDS and Sex Trade Workers
Conclusions
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"In India, the two main routes of infection are heterosexual contact and drug use. AIDS infections began spreading rapidly in India in the late 1980s and early 1990s. However, the response was slow. Officials were reluctant to admit AIDS was in India. For example, by 1991 only 1,254 AIDS cases were formally reported to WHO for the whole of Asia. However, the true figures were likely ten times as high. In the early 1990s, it began to seem that India and Thailand were the two Asian countries with the highest infection rates."
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American Workers, 2007.
This paper discusses the challenges facing American workers today.
1,887 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 11 sources, MLA, AU$ 87.95
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The paper discusses how workers are in a weak position today. The paper explains that they are facing job losses and pay and benefits cuts and their lobbying power is weakening. The paper maintains that by creating a worker-rights group that is open to all American workers, regardless of union affiliation, workers can create an inclusive organization with the financial resources to advance a pro-worker agenda.
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Structuring the Organization
Legislative Program
Conclusion
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"Much of the 20th century was defined by the worker movement, with Americans joining labor unions and other organizations in droves to achieve safer working conditions, better benefits, more equitable pay for women and people of color, and several other victories. However, the first years of the 21st century have, in many ways, not been the era of the worker. Union membership is down to just 12 percent of the working population, and the AFL-CIO has suffered infighting and a schism as labor leaders struggle to fix the besieged union movement (Union members)."
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Workers Compensation Rehabilitation, 2002.
Cites the history of workers compensation in the United States and why it was created.
2,633 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 114.95
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Explains the United States system of workers compensation, the process of workers compensation that existed prior to the current system, the criteria that must be met by an employee before he can make a claim for workers compensation, and the benefits now offered by the system. Also discussed are some of the problems of the current workers compensation system.
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"For example, typical legal language states that in order for an injury to be covered, the harm suffered by the employee must have been caused by an "accidental personal injury arising out of and in the course of employment." Those few words, in this example from the Maryland Worker?s Compensation law, are the subject of many court decisions and interpretations. Not all injuries are covered by a Workers' Compensation Law even if the injury happened "on the job." Just because a person is hurt "while working," "on the job" or "at work" may not be enough for the insurance to apply."
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Hiring More Immigrant Workers in Canada, 2006.
An analysis of the benefits to be accrued in Canada by hiring more immigrant workers.
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Hiring immigrants and multicultural diversity issues have become increasingly more important in recent years, for the number of immigrants has kept increasing every year in Canada, which has increased the demand for skillful immigrant workers. This paper examines the benefits that can be accrued by hiring more immigrant workers. The paper asserts that hiring skillful immigrant workers can make a business more competitive in terms of its overall human resources, can help a business gain access to immigrant markets in Canada, and can facilitate the implementation and immigrant worker management of overseas assignments.
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Hepatitis B and Health Care Workers, 2005.
A look at the importance of Hepatitis B screening for health care workers in primary health care
2,875 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 14 sources, MLA, AU$ 123.95
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This paper discusses how essential it is for health care workers to be screened for Hepatitis B, especially those providing primary care. It explains that all workers in health care, such as physicians, nurses, emergency medical personnel, dental professionals and students, medical and nursing students, laboratory technicians, hospital volunteers, and even administrative staff are at risk due to their regular contact with patients and their infected material. It discusses how these diseases are preventable with suitable vaccines. It is thus very important to maintain immunity for the control of infection and the immunity of these workers of health care.
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"Hepatitis B exists all over the world, and as many as 2 billion persons have been infected all over the world. The estimate of chronic carriers of Hepatitis B is 350 million and that is 5 percent of the population of the world. (Mac Arthur, 2001, p. 38) Among Americans, about 5 percent of the population are estimated to be carrying evidence in their antibodies that they have been infected earlier by hepatitis B virus, and of them 0.1 to 0.5 percent are chronic carriers. The recent years have shown a case of slow decline of these carriers among the general population. The sequence of infection with hepatitis B is well known. Out of the population who has been infected, a proportion between 5 and 10 percent develop chronic hepatitis with persistent infectivity. Among the chronically infected individuals, 15 to 25 percent finally end up with cirrhosis or hepatocellular cancer. (Swinker, 1997, p. 2294) The battle against hepatitis B is being led by the healthcare professionals. (Immunization of Health-Care Workers: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, MMWR, 1997, p. 5) At the same time, this is the major hazard for infection for the health care personnel. (Swinker, 1997, p. 2296) The risks arise from acquiring infection from accidental blood exposure. Once they are infected themselves, they also may cause infection to the patients. (Immunization of Health-Care Workers: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, MMWR, 1997, p. 5) Among the American health care workers, as many as 12,000 get hepatitis B due to occupational injuries like a needle stick or splash of mucous membrane. From the lot, about 200 develop fulminant hepatitis and that may even result in their death. (Hepatitis B Seronegative Commonalties in Health Care Workers. Running Head: Seronegative Commonalties)"
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The Role of Canadian Unions and Workers, 2007.
An analysis of the roles of Canadian unions and workers in advocating for more generous benefits packages.
996 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 51.95
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This paper discusses the role of Canadian unions and workers in promoting a quality-of-work agenda. It briefly argues that Canadian workers and unions should use their knowledge of the "front-line" of the workplace to act as advocates for more generous benefits packages and greater employment flexibility for men and women seeking to "marry" work life with personal life. In particular, the paper argues that comprehensive training, appropriate "time off", ample reward for those who perform admirably in their position, a strict adherence to the health concerns of employees and recognition that being a mother demands special concessions on the part of the organization are all things which unions and workers should take up with senior management during collective bargaining.
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"One other thing which unions and workers can (and, frankly, must) do is to find ways of integrating the responsibilities of life outside of work with the inevitable time spent working on behalf of the company. For example, organization-provided day-care centers (preferably located right on the work premises) have been a recognized staple of a strong corporate commitment to employee happiness and well-being for some time now (Mastroianni, 1992) and, as more and more women enter the workforce full-time, the need to meet their concerns is a practical business matter and not just a "frill" that management can lightly ignore. Given this reality, unions and employees have an obligation to present to senior officials in any corporation the burdens under which their female members labor and how easy-to-access and safe day-care centers for their children are an excellent means of keeping productive women within the organization - as opposed to having them decide that being a 'stay-at-home' mother is more satisfactory. Furthermore, the progressive organization will also offer flexible employment packages enabling women to work from home if that is something they truly desire."
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Employment of Older Workers, 2007.
A discussion of the tax credit bill designed to encourage the employment of older workers.
1,409 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 67.95
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This paper examines a bill currently making its way through the legislative process that would promote labor force participation of older workers. The paper explains that the bill will provide a tax credit to corporations that employ older workers. The writer examines the importance of older workers, as well as how this bill would impact corporations across the nation.
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Introduction
Benefits of Bill
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"For many years, potential employees were politely interviewed then never called back to accept the position. There was a general mindset that they could not work as hard, or as fast or as well as their younger peers could work. The advances in medical science have begun to change the way the older population is viewed. People are living longer than ever before and with that longevity come the desire to stay busy and contribute to society well into the "golden years"."
"One of the problems that the older generation is encountering however is the attitude toward their contribution to the work force. When a person reaches a certain age they suddenly find themselves "unemployable" even when they are highly skilled and experienced in the field."
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Computers and Workers, 1989.
The negative effects of computers in the workplace, from a management perspective. The exclusion of workers from the decision-making process. An examination of worker monitoring, job losses, impersonalization, stress and possible solutions.
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" MANAGEMENT AND COMPUTERS: NEGATIVE EFFECTS ON WORKLIFE
It appears that many people tend to assume that introducing computer technology to the workplace will make everything magically wonderful. It is often assumed that production will go up and employees' jobs will be made easier and less mundane. This report points out that the introduction of computers to the workplace often has many negative effects on the quality of worklife and that these negative effects should not be overlooked while management is rejoicing over its implementation of the latest technology.
In his book, Brave New Workplace, Robert Howard claims that established management theories led to many of the problems arising from the introduction of computers to the workplace. A basic tenet of management theories is that the more control..."
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Immigrant Workers, 2004.
An examination of the United States immigration policy and how it impacts the domestic workers.
1,269 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 62.95
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This paper looks at how America has long been known for being the land of opportunity and how millions of immigrants have come to America and started new lives living off of the fruits of their labor from working. It examines how, in recent decades, however, concern has developed about the number of jobs the immigrant workers perform. There have been many debates and discussions about U.S. immigration policy and how it impacts domestic workers in this country. It explores how America is currently facing a dilemma and how it has to decide whether its willingness to embrace immigrants is going to have a negative impact on the plight of the domestic worker.
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"Those who advocate for immigrant workers allege the only jobs the immigrants are taking are jobs that US residents do not want or need. For many years it was believed that the only jobs being taken by immigrant workers were those on farmland as planters and pickers. For a long time this many have been the case but more recently the jobs being taken by immigrant workers have branched out to include other industries."
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