Eight-Nation Alliance

Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party (ALCP) is the only party which has contested for a place in Parliament in every single General and By-election since MMP began in New Zealand in 1996 (Cannabis.org.nz). Their ideology is relatively straightforward; ‘The ALCP exists to legalise cannabis for recreational, spiritual, medicinal and industrial purposes’. They are also firm believers of peace and justice, creating a balance between the power of the state and the power of the people. The environment…

Intro: Family has always been part of being mortal. In the late 19th and early 20th century, family was the foundation and core of society (Hussung). During this period of time, what we consider to be a stereotypical family with a Mom, Dad, and a couple of kids, was what a family truly was. Women were in charge of raising the children and cleaning the house, while the husband worked and provided protection for the family. A strong family unit was something highly respected and looked upon…

In the summer of 1917, at the beginning of World War I, more than 20,000 women from across the United States eagerly flocked to farms, ranches, and orchards as part of the Woman’s Land Army of America. These women, known as “farmerettes,” had little to no farming experience when they first volunteered, but they were ready to roll up their sleeves and help their country during a time of crisis. By 1920, when the war was over, they provided much-needed assistance to their country and proved many…

Terrific Master Workman Terence V. Powderly took office in 1879, and under his authority the Knights thrived; by 1886 the gathering had 700,000 individuals. Powderly shed the before guidelines of mystery and conferred the association to looking for the eight-hour day, nullification of youngster work, level with pay for equivalent work, and political changes including the graduated wage charge. The Knights of Labor…

administrators have looked at a 8 hour shift and a 40 hour work week similar to police. This option usually is not viabale due to the fact it requires a 40% increase in a current staff size within a department that already employs a 24 hour on duty shift scheduel. (Davis, 2000) points out that a 12/12 split shift can show a benefit of overtime savings as compared to a 24 hours shift because less hours need to be paid if a employee calls off, but it is further pointed out that a 10/14 hour…

The large elderly population is not only having a significant effect on the health care system, but also on those individuals caring for them in the community. The research authors have been studying the various factors that influence the experiences of family caregivers within the context of senior health care. Several themes arose from these articles that are presented in a synthesis matrix. These themes allow us to identify areas for improvement and guide us in creating suitable practice…

life as a social determinant of health given by Rumbold and Dickson-Swift is “A good start in life means supporting mothers and young children.” (Rumbold & Dickson-Swift, 2012, p. 180). Early life describes the period from prenatal development to eight years of age, and is a time of remarkable brain growth and development, this period establishes the foundations for subsequent development and learning (Siddiqi, Irwin, & Hertzman, 2007). As this period is considered to be the most integral…

As workers were mistreated during the late 19th century, the labor movement was then created to have better working conditions, such as reducing their hours, forming workplace protections, and increasing wages. Since workers were being mistreated, they came together to form labor unions such as the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor. With the creation of labor organizations, the involvement of corporate power, as well as the idea of nativism, it affected the formation of the…

conclude that the cultural background of Japan provides a tolerant or in some cases, even encouraging environment for suicides, as long as people die for so-called “good deeds”. The social expectation is also one of the key factors that had pushed some Japanese people to killing themselves. In many reported cases of Karo-Jisatsu and Karoshi, many victims overly blamed themselves for failing to live up to other people’s expectations and therefore this phenomenon can be interpreted as a way of…

Labor Unions Are Necessary to Protect Workers Rights Introduction Good morning madam chairman, ladies and gentlemen. Today I will persuade you that labor unions are necessary to protect workers’ rights. This paper will examine how labor unions brought about changes in the work place thus protecting the rights of its workers. There four worker’s rights that I would like to expand upon. First is the 40 hour work week. Secondly is the 8 hour work day. Thirdly is the employees’…