Articles related to "Labour Movement"

A background on the beginning of the labour movement in Australia, including the strikes in the 1800s, Australia's first Trade Union Act, and the right to vote for women.

A summary of the Australian labour movement from the 1970s to today, including union achievements and changes in government policy relating to unions and the workforce.

History of Australia's labour movement in the 1900s, including the fight against discrimination against Indigenous Australians and women.

Leading Australian indigenous lawyer and activist releases his first book, a compelling collection of essays on native title and the ill effects of welfare dependency.

"Fair trade" is a commonly misunderstood term both in the where is comes from and what the policies are behind it.

Aneurin Bevan was a Welsh born and bred politician who played a key role in the creation of the post war Welfare State and the National Health Service in Britain.

Andrea Horwath, MPP for Hamilton Centre, is the new Leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party.

The Canadian Autoworkers Union (CAW) and Chrysler have reached a cost-cutting agreement. It sees labour costs cut by $19/hr without touching wages and pensions.

The New Democratic Party is a third party option for Canadians whom are primarily concerned with labour rights, social justice and equality, and the environment.

The Fairtrade Labeling Organization (FLO) lays out a series of guidelines for fairtrade products to challenge current trade practices.

After nearly a quarter of a century as an MP in the House of Commons and ten years as the Iron Chancellor he finally succeeded Tony Blair in 2007 to become Prime Minister

The Employee Free Choice Act creates a less hostile environment for organization efforts across the country.

The Fairtrade movement stems from a concern of the inequality of traditional forms of international trade.

Small fair trade producers face issues of increased production costs and limited influence over policies.

What are the May Day celebrations and where did they originate?

While the Ontario Government's child poverty-reduction strategy is a welcome initiative, community groups are concerned that the poorest of the poor will be left behind.

Drakoulis advocated an eclectic mix of utopian socialism, drew a program for social reform and endorsed patriotism in Greece in the first decades of the 20th century.

Hamburgers, one of America's best-marketed foods, pose a health risk, especially to children. And the meat processing industry shows few signs of cleaning up its act.

The Kaiser's palace was replaced by the East German Palast der Republik. Now with German reunification, it too will be replaced with a replica of the original.

A more peaceful future can be acheived through patience by teaching youth to deal with conflict in nonviolent ways.

Morgan Tsvangirai set out to remove and replace Robert Mugabe as Zimbabwean leader. After 10 years of trying he became prime minister to his nemesis. How did that happen?

A highly intelligent, motivated labor force, craving stability and security, explains Russian economic affluence.

Behind every great man, there is an even greater woman. Such was the case with Frances Perkins in the Franklin Delano Roosevelt years.