LibGuides: Globalization and Working Conditions: Web Resources

When to Use Web Resources

Web resources are helpful if:

You need up-to-the minute news and information about current events, trends, and controversial topics.
- Example: The latest labor strike
You need government publications such as reports, statistics or legislation.
- Example: Information about minimum wage

Web resources may not always be as helpful because:

Anyone can publish anything on the web, website information is frequently inaccurate or biased, and sometimes outdated.
Only a limited amount of scholarly information is available on the web for free.

OSHA Worker Rights and Protections
With the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
U.S. Department of Labor
The Department of Labor administers federal labor laws to guarantee workers' rights to fair, safe, and healthy working conditions, including minimum hourly wage and overtime pay, protection against employment discrimination, and unemployment insurance.
World Trade Organization
The World Trade Organization (WTO) deals with the global rules of trade between nations. Its main function is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably and freely as possible.