"Across the world, an estimated 24.9 million people are victims of forced labor. The lion’s share of them–16 million people–are exploited by companies for a profit, rather than by private individuals, such as in the case of sex trafficking." - Elizabeth Segran, Fast Company
By Elizabeth Segran, Fast Company
We often talk about slavery as if it was a thing of the past–a horror from another era, perpetrated
Dr. Michio Kaku speaks about how America's poor educational system has created a shortage of Americans who can perform high skilled technology jobs. As a result, America's H-1B visa is used to attract immigrants who are skilled enough to perform these jobs.
By FALAW
Since the enactment of the Immigration Act of 1990, U.S. immigration policy favors those that have skills, experience, or the financial capability …
The law is an attempt to attract more workers to Japan while still trying to make it very tough for them to settle permanently. But some experts say it doesn’t do enough to address the yawning labor gap.
By Simon Denyer and Akiko Kashiwagi (The Washington Post)
Japan’s parliament passed an immigration law Saturday that aims to attract 345,000 foreign workers over the …
An analysis done by the Comptroller’s Office in May estimated the cannabis market could result in $336 million in annual tax revenue for the city, on top of $436 million for the state.
Press Release (New York City Comptroller’s Office)
…New analysis identifies neighborhoods hit hardest by enforcement policies and offers road map for
A change in providers means you should make sure there have been no glitches in your account and that your new funds are the ones you really want.
By Brian O’Connell (USNEWS.com)
With almost $5 trillion in assets, the 401(k) plan is the primary driving force toward a financially
"All terms and conditions for a card must be disclosed directly on the card and gift cards cannot expire within the first five years after purchase." - NYS Comptroller
By Office of the New York State Comptroller
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print
With unerring honesty and lively wit, Michelle describes her triumphs and disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it.
Crown Publishing Group has confirmed that First Lady Michelle Obama sold more than 725,000 copies of her newest book Becoming in just …
What tomorrow’s entrepreneurs should know before starting their businesses today.
BROOKLYN (Workers World Today) – New York may be a city of 8 million stories, but at its core is a story …
Making successful bids can be difficult for newcomers. You have to shoehorn your way into the competition, often against well-established and entrenched players.
BROOKLYN (Workers World Today) – The Empire State isn’t just a goldmine for potential businesses to set up shop. New York spends …
"If I was smart, I would have waited a few years and made an iPhone app: a little satirical story about how to write about Africa every day, interactive and adaptable, for ninety-nine cents." - Binyavanga Wainaina
By Binyavanga Wainaina (Bidoun.org)
The Revenge
Novelists, NGO workers, rock musicians, conservationists, students, and travel writers track down my email, asking: Would you …