Labor & Economics

Dow's Human Element in Bhopal

By: Erin Clark
Labor & Economics

4/16/07

Union Carbide’s chemical leak 23 years ago in India is a story of corporate malfeasance, media neglect, and a continuing humanitarian disaster for the residents of Bhopal.

Shifting the Focus on the Immigration Debate

By: Kevin Young
Labor & Economics

2/11/07

Debate over immigration in the U.S. has largely ignored the existing class-conflict and has failed to recognize the global implications of immigration policy. In order to promote justice, we must examine the push and pull factors that cause the influx of immigrants to the U.S. and we must fight “free trade” and other policies that cripple workers worldwide.

Food Policy Councils in America: Expanding Possibilities for the Food System

By: Sally Smyth
Labor & Economics

11/17/06

The imperfect food market system has made it very difficult to provide consumers with adequate information so they can make rational choices about purchasing food. Fortunately, Food Policy Councils (FPCs) have become the standard body created by cities and regional governments to act as the liaison between all stakeholders in creating a more rational food system.

Growth and Inequality

On the surface, freer trade between states and an increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are excellent developments for the United States. Yet, when one goes behind the numbers, a drastically different picture comes into focus.