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Do wage theft laws in Ohio harm or help workers?

Olivera Perkins

April 15, 2018 |

Cleveland.com (The Plain Dealer) |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

Laws against wage theft can be effective if enforced. The probability of violations decreased in Ohio during a 13-month period of full enforcement, but rose again after the enforcement policy changed.

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The Mumbai creche that means toddlers aren't left home alone

Priti Salian

April 13, 2018 |

The Guardian |

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Response Location: India, Mumbai

For the millions of migrant workers employed in the construction industry in India, there is hope for their children. Mumbai Mobile Creches (MMC) is a childcare provider that cares for children while parents work all day. This is part of a law that says any construction site with over 50 women needs daycare, but MMC is one of the few large providers. The benefits extend to everyone involved: the mothers are less anxious and more productive, and kids learn and eat healthy food in a safe environment.

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Theatres seek help from 'intimacy experts' in the wake of #MeToo

David Marin-Guzman

April 06, 2018 |

Financial Review |

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Response Location: Australia, Sydney

In order to respond to sexual harrassment allegations against prominent members of the Australian theater community, directors, unions, and companies have collaborated on a new code of conduct. The code includes a ‘safe conversations officer’ acting as an ombudsman, intimacy training for employees, and ways to reduce a company or production’s reliance on one actor for financial security.

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Want to save your job and make more money? Buy out your boss

Aditya Chakrabortty

March 14, 2018 |

The Guardian |

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Response Location: United Kingdom, Glasgow

The owners of Novograf, a UK-based marketing company, faced a challenge when they were ready to retire. They did not want to sell their company and risk a relocation of the factory, which would take away jobs from the local economy. Instead, they sold their company to their employees. Data shows that employee-ownership leads to higher wages and higher job satisfaction. One year after the transition to employee-ownership, Novograf sales grew by 20%.

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A New Study Shows How Behind the U.S. Is on Paid Leave—and How It Could Lead

Alieza Durana

February 28, 2018 |

Slate |

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Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

A new survey and analysis shows that paid leave has a hugely positive impact in quality of life and financial stability. Using examples of what has worked around the world, the report suggests that paid leave should be offered for six months, regardless of length of tenure in a job, and regardless of the size of a business.

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How to grow a union in an anti-union state

Jana Kasperkevic

February 26, 2018 |

Marketplace |

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Response Location: United States, Nashville, Tennessee

Patrick Green wanted to transform the way his community viewed union membership, so he ran for president of his local union in Nashville. By trying new ideas, including family members, and educating those around him, he is helping ensure those eligible for union membership see the benefits. It’s working, as evidenced by the addition of almost 200 union members since he has been president.

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Austin Just Brought Paid Sick Leave to the South

Jimmy Tobias

February 16, 2018 |

The Nation (New York) |

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Response Location: United States, Austin, Texas

After a coalition of activists launched a campaign that included phone banking, door to door canvassing, and social media advertising to get the city to pass a universal paid leave policy, they won. Austin passed one of the most progressive paid leave policies, ultimately benefiting more than 200,000 workers.

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SAG-AFTRA establishes code of conduct to combat sexual harassment

Daniel Miller

February 12, 2018 |

Los Angeles Times |

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Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

In the wake of rampant sexual harrassment and abuse incidents in Hollywood, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists developed a new code of conduct regarding these issues. The code defines harassment, outlines the obligations of employers, and stresses a process of “stop, support, report.”

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Before #MeToo, women janitors organized to fight workplace harassment

Sasha Khokha

January 29, 2018 |

Public Radio International (PRI) |

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5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

After watching a documentary film about women janitors getting assaulted during the night shift, janitors began to organize around a campaign called “Ya Basta — “Enough is Enough.” They began to protest for legislation that would protect them. A bill that would require supervisors to undergo sexual harassment training was sent to the floor, and janitors participated in a five day hunger strike calling for the governor to sign it. "Not just one or two, but thousands are behind me, speaking up. Maybe our world as immigrant women will change.”

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Chicago will give hotel workers panic buttons to prevent sexual assault

Odette Chalaby

January 22, 2018 |

Apolitical |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

A new ordinance in Chicago requires hotels to give panic buttons to employees working in rooms alone. 58 percent of the city’s hotel workers report having experienced flashing, groping, and other forms of sexual harassment from guests. 96 percent say a panic button would make them feel safer. The ordinance also gives workers the right to stop working and leave the area without facing retaliation from their employer.

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