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Labor Laws Strengthened in Myanmar, But Workers Still Struggle

Business, Economics and Jobs

Myanmar’s workers were granted new job protections and rights to organize almost two years ago. Yet organizing can cost workers their jobs.

Starbucks to Open First Shop in Coffee Rich Colombia

Arts, Culture & Media

Tens of thousands rally as public employees strike in the United Kingdom

Global Politics

Transit Workers in San Fran Temporarily End Strike as Talks Continue

The World

In Spain, a Saint Who Watches Over an Abandoned Mine

The World

The history of Labor Day

Arts, Culture & Media

We speak with Ken Davis about the violent history of Labor Day including Labor struggles and poor working conditions and the first Labor Day in Union Square.

Are Union Issues Civil Rights Issues?

While the image of union workers is one of white men in hard hats, the reality is that African-Americans and other minorities may be hit hardest if the unions fall. Studies show that 14.5 percent of all public sector workers in the nation are black and one in five black workers are employed in public […]

The World

African labor dispute in Colorado

Lifestyle & Belief

Some African Muslim immigrants at a meatpacking plant in Colorado are protesting work conditions that they say affected their ability to observe Ramadan. The labor dispute has revealed bad feelings in the Colorado city.

The World

Australia struggles to find workers

Business, Economics and Jobs

Phil Mercer reports from Sydney that Australia’s economy is booming, and the country can’t find enough new workers, so Australian businesses are trying to keep their older employees on the job.

The World

The World – Episode 20071114 – French transport workers on strike again

Transportation workers in France are on strike for the second time in less than a month. They’re protesting plans by French President Nicolas Sarkozy to reform their pensions. Anita Elash has the story from Paris.