I'd like to learn more about the history of the left, particularly the far left, particularly as it relates to me, a late-20's north american male. I'd love to learn more about the left, labor, unions, communism, socialism, labor laws, etc., particularly in what factors and machinations gave and took away rights and freedoms.
Here's the kicker - I'm really, really hoping to find them in audio format so I can learn while I exercise. Audiobooks, podcasts, lectures, etc.
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posted by rebent
on Mar 8, 2013 -
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I gave two weeks' notice at my work last Friday after over two years of committed service. The next day I received a phone call from my boss telling me I wouldn't be needed. I am paid by the hour and had these two coming weeks factored into my budget. I need the income to pay my bills. I live in Ontario and I wonder what I'm owed, if anything.
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posted by Evstar
on Sep 24, 2012 -
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Why have the Lib-Dems completely crashed in the polls, to the benefit of Labour, yet the Conservatives have hardly been scratched? Any links to informed and insightful commentary explaining why the Lib-Dems are wearing the opprobrium for the UK austerity program would be appreciated.
posted by wilful
on Apr 25, 2012 -
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Good Books about history and personages of the American Left from post Civil War to WW2?
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posted by MasonDixon
on Feb 20, 2011 -
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I'm looking for examples of media outlets and organisations which do quality labour and industrial relations reporting.
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posted by Fiasco da Gama
on Nov 14, 2010 -
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So I'm looking for some hard data on the Alberta Oil Sands:
Employment rate, type of employment, demographics, who owns what, etc.
I'm finding plenty of opinion pieces, and plenty of environmental assessments, but not much hard data on the economics of it. Does anyone know where to look for this kind of information?
posted by Stagger Lee
on Oct 25, 2010 -
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I'm looking for good books (or movies, poems, plays, songs, etc.) that have to do with work - any and all kinds of workplaces and kinds of labour. Work doesn't have to be the exclusive concern, but it should be an important part.
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posted by Bergamot
on Sep 15, 2010 -
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What should I know / do / bring to help me make it through the pain and exhaustion of giving birth?
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posted by kitcat
on Sep 6, 2010 -
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I'm 33 weeks pregnant and my interstitial cystitis (painful bladder) flared up about 3 weeks ago. I don't expect it to subside until the pregnancy's over. I can feel the pain intensify during my Braxton Hicks contractions. Does this mean that my bladder will likely hurt a lot more when I'm in labour? Can any ladies who have gone through labour and have an IC diagnosis comment on this?
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posted by kitcat
on Aug 6, 2010 -
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I've been asked to babysit a woman who is 9 months pregnant tonight. What do I do if she goes into labour?
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posted by xanthippe
on Nov 13, 2008 -
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Asking for a friend: If starting wage for unskilled heavy labour was $13/hr. What would one ask for (in wages) if they were asked to provide a wage for themselves for skilled and experienced heavy labour?
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posted by Acer_saccharum
on Jun 21, 2008 -
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In China, what (unique) challenges do the locals face in getting a good job?
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posted by gttommy
on Sep 16, 2007 -
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What book argued that social democratic parties (like the British Labour Party) are inherently inclined to split into factions? I think the book was British, and I think it was written roughly mid-20th-century, and I think it argued that sectarian infighting was an inevitable outcome of the first principles of social democratic politics.
posted by stammer
on Nov 3, 2006 -
1 answer
What are the comparative participation rates of workers in sex-related industries country to country?
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posted by modernnomad
on May 12, 2006 -
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What is the connection, if any, between britpop and New Labour?
posted by Tlogmer
on May 7, 2005 -
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