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TODAY Article: Sex slaves, human trafficking ... in America?
by Eugene McElroy 07 Dec '07

07 Dec '07

Sex slaves, human trafficking ... in America? It's a crime that you would never expect to happen in this country: selling women for sex. NBC's Grace Kahng tells how one young woman from Eastern Europe escaped from sexual slavery, right here in America. http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/22083762/from/ET/

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NYTimes.com: Bristol-Myers to Eliminate 4,800 Jobs
by sagauro＠rci.rutgers.edu 06 Dec '07

06 Dec '07

This page was sent to you by: sagauro(a)rci.rutgers.edu. BUSINESS | December 6, 2007 Bristol-Myers to Eliminate 4,800 Jobs By STEPHANIE SAUL Besides layoffs, the company said it would sell or close half its 27 manufacturing plants worldwide, farm out some manufacturing and winnow its portfolio of products. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/06/business/06bristol.html?ex=1197608400&en=… ---------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS E-MAIL This e-mail was sent to you by a friend through NYTimes.com's E-mail This Article service. For general information about NYTimes.com, write to help(a)nytimes.com. NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Copyright 2007 The New York Times Company

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NYTimes.com: 70 Killed in China Mine Explosion
by sagauro＠rci.rutgers.edu 06 Dec '07

06 Dec '07

This page was sent to you by: sagauro(a)rci.rutgers.edu. INTERNATIONAL / ASIA PACIFIC | December 7, 2007 70 Killed in China Mine Explosion By DAVID BARBOZA The accident, one of the worst in China this year, has also left 26 miners trapped. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/07/world/asia/07mine.html?ex=1197608400&en=1… ---------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS E-MAIL This e-mail was sent to you by a friend through NYTimes.com's E-mail This Article service. For general information about NYTimes.com, write to help(a)nytimes.com. NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Copyright 2007 The New York Times Company

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New Strategies Promise Greater Leadership by Women in Unions]
by Eugene McElroy 05 Dec '07

05 Dec '07

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Institute for Women's Policy Research PRESS RELEASE New Strategies Promise Greater Leadership by Women in Unions Report Identifies Methods to Promote Women's Activism December 5, 2007-- The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) issued a report today outlining strategies for unions to use in promoting women's voices and leadership. "Unions are good for women workers, but they could be much better at promoting women into leadership positions," said Amy Caiazza, Director of Democracy and Society Programs at IWPR and the report's author. "The strategies outlined in this report are designed to help women claim a voice of authority in an area that is traditionally dominated by men." Women experience a wide range of obstacles to their union-based activism, according to the report titled I Knew I Could Do This Work. Among them are women's lack of visibility in leadership; the fear of retribution as a result of union activism; discomfort with conflict and public roles; neglected priorities of women workers; the time demands of union work; bias within unions; and lack of awareness of what unions do. The report, which is based on interviews with women who are union activists, outlines seven strategies to promote women's leadership: 1. Address Women's True Priorities: If unions more visibly address women's concerns, they are more likely to inspire their long-term, active involvement. 2. Create and Support Formal Mentoring Programs: While a good deal of mentoring occurs informally, it could be more intentionally incorporated into union organizing as a source of ongoing support. 3. Provide Opportunities for Women to Strategize Together: Unions can cultivate women-specific training programs, conferences, women's committees, and networks at the local, regional, and national levels. 4. Put Women in Leadership: Placing women in visible local and national leadership roles provides role models and articulates respect for their authority. 5. Highlight the Importance of Women's Contributions: Unions can provide examples of women's current and past union leadership as models for what union women can accomplish. 6. Provide Flexible Options for Involvement: To accommodate the conflicting demands of women's lives, unions can offer creative opportunities to get involved. 7. Provide Training on Mobilizing Women: Unions can train their leaders and organizers on strategies that effectively inspire women's activism and promote their leadership. "In the end, the strategies in this report are all designed to empower women's activism in public life, within unions and beyond," said Dr. Caiazza. "By claiming leadership, women can transform their lives, their workplaces, and their communities." I Knew I Could Do This Work was written and published with support from the Berger-Marks Foundation and the Ford Foundation. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To obtain a copy of these reports or to schedule an interview, please contact Elisabeth Crum at 202-785- 5100, ext. 24, or crum(a)iwpr.org Website: http://www.iwpr.org The Institute for Women's Policy Research conducts rigorous research and disseminates its findings to address the needs of women, promote public dialogue, and strengthen families, communities, and societies. IWPR focuses on issues of poverty and welfare, employment and earnings, work and family, health and safety, and women's civic and political participation. The Berger Marks Foundation (www.bergermarks.org) seeks to bring the benefits of unionization to working women and to assist organizations committed to those principles. The goal is to provide financial assistance to women who are engaged in union organizing and to assist working women who want to organize other women into unions through training, research and other resources. The Ford Foundation (www.fordfound.org) is a resource for innovative people and institutions worldwide. The Foundation seeks to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Institute for Women's Policy Research Elisabeth Crum Communications and Outreach Coordinator email: crum(a)iwpr.org phone: 202-785-5100 Forward email http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?m=1100380756244&ea=dls30%40cornel… Institute For Women's Policy Research | 1707 L Street NW | Washington | DC | 20036 -- Eugene McElroy Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations Library 50 Labor Center Way New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 732-932-9513 tel: 732-932-9513 ********

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The Daily Targum - 'Budget cuts' need no translation
by sagauro＠rci.rutgers.edu 05 Dec '07

05 Dec '07

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The Daily Targum - U. top brass presents stadium plans at forum
by sagauro＠rci.rutgers.edu 05 Dec '07

05 Dec '07

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NYTimes.com: South Africa's Miner Union to Strike
by sagauro＠rci.rutgers.edu 04 Dec '07

04 Dec '07

This page was sent to you by: sagauro(a)rci.rutgers.edu. INTERNATIONAL / AFRICA | December 4, 2007 South Africa's Miner Union to Strike By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Thousands of striking miners gathered for a march to protest the lack of safety controls in a country where a miner dies nearly every day. http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/world/AP-South-Africa-Mining-Strike.html?ex… ---------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS E-MAIL This e-mail was sent to you by a friend through NYTimes.com's E-mail This Article service. For general information about NYTimes.com, write to help(a)nytimes.com. NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Copyright 2007 The New York Times Company

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NYTimes.com: Innovating Our Way to Financial Crisis
by sagauro＠rci.rutgers.edu 03 Dec '07

03 Dec '07

This page was sent to you by: sagauro(a)rci.rutgers.edu. OPINION | December 3, 2007 Op-Ed Columnist: Innovating Our Way to Financial Crisis By PAUL KRUGMAN The financial crisis that began late last summer, then took a brief vacation in September and October, is back with a vengeance. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/03/opinion/03krugman.html?ex=1197349200&en=a… ---------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS E-MAIL This e-mail was sent to you by a friend through NYTimes.com's E-mail This Article service. For general information about NYTimes.com, write to help(a)nytimes.com. NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Copyright 2007 The New York Times Company

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NYTimes.com: From Stand in Long Island Slavery Case, a Snapshot of a Hidden U.S. Problem
by sagauro＠rci.rutgers.edu 03 Dec '07

03 Dec '07

This page was sent to you by: sagauro(a)rci.rutgers.edu. NEW YORK REGION | December 3, 2007 >From Stand in Long Island Slavery Case, a Snapshot of a Hidden U.S. Problem By PAUL VITELLO Two Indonesian women say they were forced to live as prisoners and told to use the words Master and Missus when addressing a couple now charged with keeping them as slaves. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/03/nyregion/03slavery.html?ex=1197349200&en=… ---------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS E-MAIL This e-mail was sent to you by a friend through NYTimes.com's E-mail This Article service. For general information about NYTimes.com, write to help(a)nytimes.com. NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Copyright 2007 The New York Times Company

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NYTimes.com: The Dealers Show Their Cards
by sagauro＠rci.rutgers.edu 02 Dec '07

02 Dec '07

This page was sent to you by: sagauro(a)rci.rutgers.edu. NEW YORK/REGION OPINIONS / NEW YORK/REGION OPINIONS | December 2, 2007 Connecticut: The Dealers Show Their Cards The prospect of unionization of Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun could potentially change the politics of Connecticut. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/02/opinion/nyregionopinions/CT-Tribe.html?ex… ---------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS E-MAIL This e-mail was sent to you by a friend through NYTimes.com's E-mail This Article service. For general information about NYTimes.com, write to help(a)nytimes.com. NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Copyright 2007 The New York Times Company

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