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The company that I have chosen to analyze is UPS. This company has a number of jobs that might be considered to be hazardous. Anybody involved in the transportation side, including pilots and truck drivers, faces some hazards. The delivery drivers also must handle packages, sometimes including dangerous goods. Probably the most dangerous position at the company, however, lies in the sorting of the goods at the various UPS facilities around the world. The packages are transported through the sorting facilities on conveyor belts. Each package has different weights and dimensions. Often, the people handling the packages have no idea what is inside. The combination of moving parts, heavy weights, and uncertainty makes this position quick dangerous. The risks associated with the position include everything from freak accidents that could be catastrophic to repetitive stress injuries arising from handling such a diverse range of goods while under time constraints.

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Works Cited:

Lydersen, K. (2011). UPS workers demand new approach to safety. Chicago News Cooperative. Retrieved June 28, 2012 from  http://www.chicagonewscoop.org/ups-workers-demand-new-approach-to-safety/

orking conditions have continued to change and evolve for the American worker over the last ten years. To no one's surprise, the types of work that Americans are doing as compared to ten years ago have significantly changed. Along with changing job descriptions, work environments have changes as have rates of compensation, hours worked, and the worker culture.
The communication sector, and the service sector saw the biggest jumps -- again no surprise to anyone not living off in the woods. Both of these industries have been hit hard by the events of the last two years that have gone beyond any sort of predicted readjustment. And the most volatile industry of them all, the dot com has suffered setbacks that can be called nothing short of devastating. It's hard to believe that just three years ago they were buying up every spot on Superbowl Sunday.

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Works Cited

Bray, Roger. (10/24/01)This time things are different.: Online at the Travel Guardian. Available:  http://travel.guardian.co.uk/airterror/story/0,1335,579986,00.htm .

Ekos Research Group. 2002. Rethinking North American Integration. Online at Ekos Research / Available: www.ekos.com..(November9, 2002)

Kearney, Syd."A year after 9/11, tourism is still up in the air."

Online at The Houston Chronicle. Available:  http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/story.hts/special/sept11/1561477 .(11/27/02

Dangerous conditions are cheaper for companies - and the government does next to nothing."
Milo Mumgaard, who is executive director of the Nebraska Appleseed Center in Omaha, said (in the Lincoln Journal Star) the Human Rights atch report will be "very influential at the national and international levels." It will be especially helpful, Mumgaard explained, "in arguing for national regulation of line speed" in the meatpacking slaughterhouses.

The Human Rights atch report points out that "workers injured on the job may then face dismissal," and getting injured is not difficult to do, given the "nonstop tide of animals and birds arriving on plant kill floors and live hang area"; after the animal moving by on a rack is killed, the "carcasses hurl along evisceration and disassembly lines as workers hurriedly saw and cut them at unprecedented volume and pace." hat once were "thousands of heads processed per day are now tens…...

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Works Cited

Gonzalez, Cindy. 2005. Group Criticizes Packers: Meat Industry Officials Dismiss Human

Rights Watch Report Recommendations. Omaha World-Herald, January 26, 2005, pg. 01.B.

Human Rights Watch. 2005. Blood, Sweat, and Fear: Workers' Rights in U.S. Meat and Poultry

Plants.   (Accessed July 6, 2006).http://www.hrw.org 

Working Conditions
In nearly every workplace, there is the opportunity for an employee to accidentally trip, slip, and fall. Slippery spots and items stacked in aisles and stairways that people can trip over can be found in offices, restaurants, and warehouses, as well as factories and a number of other businesses. Unfortunately, none of these things have to be present for an employee to get injured. A number of falls and other problems are the result of carelessness on the part of the employee. No matter how the employees get hurt, though, injuries are painful and debilitating. They can result in many hours of lost work, and can harm the reputation of the company, as well. In some cases, they can also result in lawsuits, which can damage the company's bottom line and even put it out of business. EDS, a British energy company, realized that it was seeing more injuries…...

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References

Business Case for Safety and Health. (n.d.). Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Retrieved May 26, 2014, from  http://www.nsc.org/products_training/Training/workplacesafety/Pages/WorkplaceSafety.aspx 

Leading energy company tackles slips and trips (n.d.). Health and Safety Executive. Retrieved May 26, 2014, from  http://www.hse.gov.uk/slips/experience/energy.htm 

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. (2014). Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved May 26, 2014, from  http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html 

Safety Online. (n.d.). Retrieved May 26, 2014, from  http://www.safetyonline.com

Yet, in her story of the woman who worked the in the Lowell Mills she asserts that the labor benefited them both financially, opening up new venues to gainful employment, and by implication socially, giving as an example the first time a woman spoke in public in Lowell to protest the cutting of wages at the factories.
Marx and Engels contention is that though this might be so at what price? They speak of the downfall of religious fervor, chivalrous enthusiasm and philistine sentimentalities, turning personal worth into exchange value for services rendered, and exchanging personal freedom for free trade.

Thought the United States never existed under the ancient Roman social order or the Feudal society of the Middle Ages, the country was mainly settled by northern Europeans. This is our heritage. The Industrial revolution sparked the rise of big business around the world. The conditions described by Harriet Robinson in…...

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Paul Halsall, "Modern History Sourcebook: Harriet Robinson: Lowell Mills Girls" August 1997, ?

 http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/robinson-lowell.html 

Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, The Communist Manifesto, 1848, ? "blank"?? (accessed March 19, 2010)http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~wldciv/world_civ_reader/world_civ_reader_2/marx.html

Women's Suffrage And Working Conditions
There were a variety of arguments used against women when it came to gaining the right to vote. Women's second-class citizenship had been justified by appealing to the sense of meaning and identity found in the traditional family and its status as the key unit in the polity

Many felt that the husbands were the ideal person to express the opinions of the entire family unit and, as such, the women need not have an independent voice. While that did not sit well with women, there was little they could do about the issue until a shift in society made the suffrage movement possible. During that time, many women wanted to secure their education and status outside of the family, so they could have something that was their own, and so they could protect themselves and their children if something unfortunate should happen to their husbands

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References

Dodd, L. (2013). The rhetoric of gender upheaval during the campaign for the nineteenth amendment. Boston University Law Review, 709-728.

Gabrielson, T. (2006). Woman-thought, social capital, and the generative state: Mary Austin and the integrative civic ideal in progressive thought. American Journal of Political Science, 650-664.

Louis Roesch Co., Lith. And Print., S.F. (1911). Political Poster. California.

Miller, G. (2008). Women's suffrage, political responsiveness, and child survival in american history. Quarterly Journal of Economics, 1287-1327.

Levi Strauss case study brings to light working conditions for workers in foreign countries and incentive for employers to better such working conditions. One place, Dhaka, Bangladesh, is home to a multitude of apparel workers. While they experienced an increase in wages due to changes in national minimum wage, these same workers experienced increased expenses such as a doubling in rent (Associated Press, 2010). This demonstrates that while companies like Levi Strauss aim to improve working conditions or wages through top-down requirements, these actions cannot adequately address the multitude of hurdles workers face in raising their living standard.
Key Issues

Levi Strauss & Co committed in spring of 2011, to build a new framework more aligned with Millennium Development Goals. The framework aims to encourage suppliers through incentives to improve the well-being of workers. For example, some of the new framework aligns with reduction of child mortality, ensuring environmental sustainability, and…...

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References

Associated Press. (2010, July 29). Minimum wage for workers in Bangladesh raised after protests | World news | The Guardian. Retrieved from  https://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/jul/29/minimum-wage-workers-bangladesh-protests 

Manik, J. A., & Najar, N. (2015, June 1). Bangladesh Police Charge 41 With Murder Over Rana Plaza Collapse - The New York Times. Retrieved from  https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/02/world/asia/bangladesh-rana-plaza-murder-charges.html?_r=0

Thus, these two stories point out a variety of plights for the working person of the modernist time. First, they both suggest that socioeconomic status and occupational status is very closely tied to respect within the community. ithout a good job, both stories imply, it is easy for one to be looked down upon in addition to being chastised. Second, the stories point out that working conditions can be so deplorable that they affect a person's mental and emotional functioning and characteristics. This certainly occurs in Abner's case, as he is driven to a violence that eventually kills him because of the work that he must do, toiling daily for those who have more wealth and power. For Krebs, too, the conditions of fighting as a soldier have so impaired his emotional and psychological faculties that he finds it difficult to assimilate into the society and the family that he…...

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Works Cited

Faulkner, William. "Barn Burning." RajuAbju.com n.d. Rajuabju.com. 30 March 2009.

Hemingway, Ernest. "A Soldier's Home." Department of Interdisciplinary Studies:

Virginia Tech. 1925. Virginia Tech. 30 March 2009.

his League advocated the peaceful and friendly expansion and recognition of African-American culture and roots in Africa. It also helped pave the way for more militant African-American advocacy groups that found their way into popular African-American culture and society during the Harlem Renaissance. he Universal African Legion also had affiliate companies and corporations, which gave African-Americans more cultural, economic, and political clout and representation during this time period. Garvey was a crucial figure in the uniting of African-Americans toward the singular goal of improving their cultural and social conditions inside the U.S.
he New Negro movement was an over-arching hopefulness that African-American culture and society could successfully flourish in the post slavery era. Garvey played a major role in helped to culturally establish the African-American agenda of upward social mobility and desegregation (Locke, 1997). he Harlem Renaissance was a movement with limited scope that took place during the 1920's and…...

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The Black Power Movement emerged as a separate approach to the issues of civil rights and racial inequality. Those who were frustrated with the status quo, and with the slow progress of the non-violent philosophy, were often quick to back the more militant wing of the Black Power Movement. Some African-Americans felt very strongly that in order to change the status quo there needed to be a real physical threat from African-Americans looking to secure their fair share of power and liberty in America (Cone, 1997). Nowhere was this more apparent than with the Black Panther Movement. These people believed that the power that had been stolen by the whites during and after slavery needed to be forcibly taken back. The national response to this movement was one of fear, and many people saw the Black Panther Movement as illegitimated by the violence they so often advocated.

The Black Power slogan enjoyed a multitude of functions. It functioned as a call to arms for the Black Panthers while also helping to solidify black capitalism and intellectual attitudes in America during this time period. Many consider the Black Power movement to be a direct reaction or result of the Civil Rights Movement, and felt as though stressing Black Nationalism and pride at every level was, to a lesser degree, successful in changing the attitudes of Americans toward African-Americans (Cone, 1997). The impact of this movement can still be seen today. The culturally popular and change-affecting "Black is Beautiful' movement came from the Black Power movement, as did many of the cultural, social, and political attitudes that modern day African-Americans hold relative to their perception of their place in society (Cone, 1997). The Black Power movement helped to define "blackness" as a positive identity, instead of something to be ashamed of. It often functioned as a rallying cry for African-Americans caught up in the struggle for cultural equality directly after the Civil Rights Movement.

Cited: Cone, JH. (1997). Black Theology and Black Power. Orbis Books: Maryknoll, NY.

It also encourages its managers to try to draw forth the unique abilities and talents of workers, to create a more effective organization. It recognizes that anticipating employee needs and wants on the part of managers is just as important as anticipating customer needs. To retain a loyal customer base, good employees are required on every level of service provided by the Ritz-Carlton hotels.
In short, an organization is merely a large group or team of people and everyone must be team players to reach the organization's goal. Managers must constantly find ways to motivate the group to meet its goal, which is at the Ritz, the goal of maximizing customer satisfaction. Altering group dynamics and personality mixes is another potential morale booster. Mangers must strive to create the right mix of employees and satisfy employee desires, so that employees desire to strive to create the right mix of service,…...

Working egulations & Conditions
The Working Tine egulations of 1998 established a variety of legal provisions impacting the working hours and rest periods of employees. egulation 12 establishes the right to an uninterrupted break of 20 minutes for a daily work period in excess of six hours. egulation 10 establishes an entitlement to a daily rest period of 11 consecutive hours for each 24 hours during which the employee works, although there are a host of exceptions to this provision. egulation 11 establishes the right of adult workers to one day off a week, averaged over a two-week period (National Archives 2012).

There are a variety of provisions, and rights, available to mothers, fathers, and adult caretakers that impact the terms and conditions of an employee's employment. Using women as an example, it is clear that there are many provisions intended to protect, and enhance, the employment conditions and opportunities of working…...

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Reference List

Citizens Advice Bureau, 2012. Advice Guide: Parental Rights at Work. [online] Available at:  http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/work_e/work_rights_at_work_e/parental_rights_at_work.htm 

Directgov, 2012. Employment: Discrimination at Work. UK Government. [online] Available at:  http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/employment/resolvingworkplacedisputes/discriminationatwork/index.htm 

Education International. Pay Equity: Training and Awareness Raising. Pay Equity Now! Campaign. [online] Available at  http://download.ei-ie.org/Docs/WebDepot/feature5%20-%20100519%20-%20training%20and%20awareness%20-%20final%20EN.pdf 

The National Archives. Working Time Regulations 1998. UK Government. [online] Available at  http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/1833/contents/made

Working Poor and the Efficacy of the Earned Income Credit and T.A.N.F.
When many Americans think of poverty, they think of people who are not working. Moreover, when they think of social welfare programs, they think of those programs aimed at assisting families without wage earners. However, many of America's poor are the working poor; families with one or two wage earners that are still mired in the depths of poverty. The government has implemented two different programs aimed at providing financial assistance to these Americans: the Earned Income Credit (EIC) is a special income tax rebate for low-income workers which can actually help low-wage workers avoid paying any income taxes and entitle them to a cash rebate beyond any taxes that they have paid; while the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides for the direct distribution of cash payments to families struggling with poverty.

These two programs signaled a…...

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References

Anderson, S.G., Halter, A.P., & Gryzlak, B.M. (2004). Difficulties after leaving TANF: Inner-

city women talk about reasons for returning to welfare. Social Work, 49(2),

185-194.

Cancian, M. & Meyer, D. (2004). Alternative measures of economic success among TANF

orking Collaboratively a Team details paper file I provide: reflectionpaper.JPG view:, I enjoy working a group,'s experience working a team .
Team work

Although the concept of working as a team is generally accepted as a productive activity, some individuals often ignore the advantages coming along with team work because they consider that it is more important for them to be appreciated independently. Team work has been present in society ever since the beginning of humanity, as people realized that it was best for them to collaborate in order to perform certain activities. Similarly, particular acts seemed to be easier and more fruitful when only one individual was involved. hether team work is better than independent work largely depends on the conditions that one has to deal with at the time when he or she has to make the decision.

Complex activities normally require cooperation between several individuals, as it is ineffective and…...

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Works cited:

Hanlan, Marc, High Performance Teams: How to Make Them Work (Westport, CT: Praeger, 2004)

Working Disciplines
Education in today's institutions is fragmented. Attempts at holistic and comprehensive understanding tend to fall short of practical usage consistently and often tragically. The purpose of this paper is to explore the discipline of physical science and how it relates or doesn't relate to other disciplines that are found in current academic studies. In this essay I will explore the difficulties and shortcomings of educational attempts to correlate and ultimately make sense of multi-disciplined explanations and knowledge.

Humanity has been blessed with the ability to communicate complex ideas and artistic expression. The goal of education is to organize and utilize these forms of communication in order to practically improve the human condition. This appears to be a very difficult task. Physics is a discipline which focuses on the reactions of strictly material influences. This discipline attempts to explain physical forces and to predict their outcomes. Why then is there so…...

Working With the Aging
Ladies and gentlemen, I stand here before you at a time in which the health care of older Americans has become a critical issue. Or should I say issues? We have more people needing more and more specialized care -- this is critical. We have fewer and fewer people being asked to do more and more -- that is critical. Current healthcare policy, especially for the aging, seems inadequate to address the challenges of what lies ahead. The situation seems very bleak at times. All signs seem to show that it will get bleaker. Well, I am here to tell you that I am the weatherman. I have weathered this storm with you. And I can tell you that the forecast looks good, if we can just keep our eyes on what is important and understand what tools we have to get through this, and overcome the…...

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Job opportunities and working conditions for Canadian women during the period between 1880 and 1920 were fairly limited.  Women were expected to be part of the labor force, but only until they married.  At that time, men were expected to be the primary breadwinners and married women were discouraged from participating in the workforce.  In fact, over all the progress towards women’s rights in Canada has been relatively slow. 

Technically, the end of the 19^th century and the beginning of the 20^th century offered many opportunities for advancement for women’s rights.  Women began to attend universities and....

The Forgotten Chapters of American History: Uncovering Lesser-Known but Captivating Essay Topics

Beyond the familiar narratives of the American Revolution, Civil War, and westward expansion, American history is a tapestry woven with countless lesser-known stories that offer valuable insights and provoke thought. Here are some intriguing essay topics that illuminate hidden aspects of our nation's past:

1. The Forgotten Pioneers: Exploring the Contributions of Women in the Transcontinental Railroad

While the construction of the transcontinental railroad is often attributed to male workers, over a thousand women played a crucial role as cooks, laundresses, nurses, and telegraph operators. Their contributions were essential to the....

1. The impact of blockchain technology on supply chain ethics and transparency
2. The role of artificial intelligence in ethical decision-making in supply chain management
3. Ethical considerations in sustainable supply chain management practices
4. The ethical implications of outsourcing and offshoring in supply chain management
5. The importance of cultural sensitivity in ethical supply chain management practices
6. The ethical challenges of managing supplier relationships in a global supply chain
7. The role of whistleblowers in promoting ethics and accountability in supply chain management
8. Ethical considerations in the use of data analytics and technology in supply chain decision-making
9. The ethical implications of environmentally sustainable supply....