Labour category: 1663 books
Retirement Heist
How Companies Plunder and Profit from the Nest Eggs of American Workers
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2011
"'As far as I can determine there is only one solution [to the CEO's demand to save more money]', the HR representative wrote to her superiors. 'That would be the death of all existing retirees.'"
It's no secret that hundreds of companies have been slashing pensions and health coverage...
by Saru Jayaraman
Language: English
Release Date: February 12, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 12, 2013
"Sustainability is about contributing to a society that everybody benefits from, not just going organic because you don't want to die from cancer or have a difficult pregnancy. What is a sustainable restaurant? It's one in which as the restaurant grows, the people grow with it."-from Behind...
Live Work Work Work Die
A Journey into the Savage Heart of Silicon Valley
Language: English
Release Date: April 24, 2018
A scathing, sardonic exploration of Silicon Valley tech culture, laying bare the greed, hubris, and retrograde politics of an industry that aspires to radically transform society for its own benefit
At the height of the startup boom, journalist Corey Pein set out for Silicon Valley with little...
by Denise Romano
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2010
Resolve any HR issue in a snap!
Solving office problems before they escalate marks the difference between success and failure for any HR professional. The HR Toolkit provides what you need to resolve every imaginable challenge— saving your company time and money.
With a handy indexed...
Employer's Legal Handbook, The
Manage Your Employees & Workplace Effectively
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2017
All the laws employers need to know!
What do employers need to know about the law? Plenty! Employment laws change often. Staying on top of them is essential to running an efficient, fair workplace—and heading off expensive lawsuits. Use this comprehensive guide to find answers to workplace...
The China Price
The True Cost of Chinese Competitive Advantage
Language: English
Release Date: March 27, 2008
In this landmark work of investigative reporting, former Financial Times correspondent Alexandra Harney uncovers a story of immense significance to us all: how China's factory economy gains a competitive edge by selling out its workers, environment, and future. Harney's firsthand reporting brings...
Malled
My Unintentional Career in Retail
Language: English
Release Date: April 14, 2011
One woman's midcareer misadventures in the absurd world of American retail.
After losing her job as a journalist and the security of a good salary, Caitlin Kelly was hard up for cash. When she saw that The North Face-an upscale outdoor clothing company-was hiring at her local mall, she went...
May Day
A Graphic History of Protest
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
May Day: A Graphic History of Protest traces the development of International Workers’ Day, May 1st, against the ever-changing economic and political backdrop in Canada. Recognizing the importance of work and the historical struggles of workers to improve their lives, with a particular focus on...
An Organizer's Tale
Speeches
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2008
The first major collection of writings by civil rights leader Cesar Chavez
One of the most important civil rights leaders in American history, Cesar Chavez was a firm believer in the principles of nonviolence, and he effectively employed peaceful tactics to further his cause. Through his efforts,...
by Baby Professor
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2019
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2019
Read through the highlights of the Industrial Revolution in this awesome ebook collection. The Industrial Revolution was a major turning point because it was in this era that technology was introduced and labor laws were re-examined. It is important to read about history so as not to repeat the mistakes of the past and to better appreciate the present. Grab a copy today.
Bosnia Express
Politica, religione, nazionalismo, mafia e povertà in quel che resta della Porta d’Oriente
Language: Italian
Release Date: September 29, 2012
Un dopoguerra interminabile, quello della Bosnia Erzegovina. Oggi, oltre tre lustri dopo, il Paese è in mano a politici corrotti, alle mafie che ripuliscono il denaro sporco nel settore immobiliare e nelle banche sempre più numerose, a gruppi stranieri che giorno dopo giorno esigono il pagamento...
by E. P. Thompson
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2016
A history of the common people and the Industrial Revolution: “A true masterpiece” and one of the Modern Library’s 100 Best Nonfiction Books of the twentieth century (Tribune)****.
During the formative years of the Industrial Revolution, English workers and artisans claimed a place in...
The Edge of Anarchy
The Railroad Barons, the Gilded Age, and the Greatest Labor Uprising in America
Language: English
Release Date: January 8, 2019
"Timely and urgent...The core of The Edge of Anarchy is a thrilling description of the boycott of Pullman cars and equipment by Eugene Debs’s fledgling American Railway Union..." —The New York Times
"During the summer of 1894, the stubborn and irascible Pullman became a central...
by José Pérez Chávez, Raymundo Fol Olguín
Language: Spanish
Release Date: December 22, 2017
Language: Spanish
Release Date: December 22, 2017
La presente obra se enfoca en el análisis del tratamiento fiscal, laboral y de seguridad social de las nóminas, además de cada una de sus partidas como sueldos y salarios, tiempo extra, días de descanso, prima (dominical, vacacional y de antigüedad), vacaciones, aguinaldo, participación de los...