labor

Presents a discussion of the benefits of a career in various blue-collar professions, such as carpentry, roofing, welding, and water conservation, with anecdotes from those who have found success in various trades and information about training programs.

Describes the labor shortage that will create a tight labor market for the rest of this century.

Examines the history of the U.S. Department of Labor, the part of the government responsible for overseeing the welfare of American workers and retirees, looks at the accomplishments of some of the people who have served as Secretary of Labor, explains how the USDOL works, and discusses the department's role in the twenty-first century.

Explains what fair trade is, how it can affect farmers and other people around the world, and what consumers can expect from products branded with the "Fair Trade" logo.

A collection of twelve plays in which Janice, Steve, Paula, and Burton investigate a variety of occupations, including newspaper reporter, robotics engineer, and crime lab technician.

Presents a comprehensive examination of the social and economic lives of working Americans between 1770 and 1869, and profiles lives of thirty families that were affected by the various military actions.

Studies the joining of forces in the Revolution by which labor and capital celebrated a new constitutional order, and the subsequent emergence of the trade union movement.