Work

Making a living, and a life.

7 Cool Companies

by Gar Alperovitz, Steve Dubb, Ted Howard

posted Jul 29, 2007

7 of the best current models for changing who owns, controls and benefits from business. Profits can flow to workers, consumers or the community - not just outside investors. And these businesses succeed.

Horizontalidad: Where Everyone Leads

by Marina Sitrin

posted May 11, 2007

Horizontalidad: bringing direct democracy to Argentina's citizens while reducing unemployment and stimulating worker involvement.

Green-Collar Jobs for Urban America

by Van Jones, Ben Wyskida

posted Nov 06, 2006

Oakland discovers that green-collar jobs can revitalize its economy and sets out on the path to becoming a 'global green city.'

The Sweat Free Movement

by Lilja Otto

posted Mar 08, 2006

Students, union members and textile workers act together to fight sweatshop clothing.

Make a Living-With Dignity

by Michael Ramos

posted Nov 08, 2005

The religious community, labor unions, and community groups have come together to sponsor 122 living wage ordinances in towns large and small throughout the United States.

Indicator: Wal-Mart Draws Canadian Opposition

by Valerie Doyle

posted Oct 04, 2005

Wal-Mart closes store in Canada that was unionized.

Two Crises, One Solution

by Van Jones

posted May 25, 2005

We face devastation of the natural world and violence in human communities. There's a way to solve both these crises. A reverence movement would anchor a different economics, a restorative economics. Working with nature, we can create wealth sustainably and spread it more equitably. Solution-based, investment-driven environmentalism.

Campaigning for Time

by John de Graaf

posted Aug 19, 2004

"Take Back Your Time" movement and a free-time agenda.

U.S. And European Unions Hold Out For Peace

by Carolyn McConnell

posted May 20, 2004

U.S. and European Unions oppose war in Iraq. AFL-CIO passes resolution against war. USLAW. Internat

Second Chance For Black Farmers

by Carol Estes

posted Jun 30, 2001

A recent class-action suit by black farmers against the USDA fails to stem the loss of land by African American farmers.

Now I Become Myself

by Parker Palmer

posted Mar 31, 2001

Parker Palmer writes about finding his vocation and the link between self and service

Worker Owned and Local Businesses

by Dan Swinney

posted Mar 31, 2001

Downsized? Stuck in a cubicle? Here is how some people are creating a livelihood and also building the foundations of a life-sustaining economy.

Why Work?

by Bob Black

posted Mar 31, 2001

Bob Black, Why Work? Examines the stultifying impact of work and jobs and advocates the abolition of most production and the tranformation of work to play.

The New Solidarity

by Anthony S. Arch

posted Oct 27, 2000

the new solidarity, by Anthony S. Arch. Steelworkers and forest activists forge a new alliance.