Workers' compensation

Equality has been a topic that has been fought for in the United States for many years now. Going back to past years, people fought for rights to vote, rights to resources, and rights for opportunities. Even after some of those rights have been accomplished, reality is that we still see oppression and isms in effect in our country. Yes, we have achieved some equality, however, there are people in our country that have more privilege and power due to their color, economic status, or gender. Our…

American labor leader, believed in non-violence as he went on his strikes. He sacrificed himself for others as he fasted for continuous days. Cesar Chavez is an important figure in American History because he used non-violence to bring attention to farm workers. Without Cesar Chavez, America would not have fair pay and working conditions in the fields. Cesar Chavez was born on March 31, 1927, in Yuma, Arizona, to immigrant parents. At age 10, he started his work in the fields of California. For…

be attributed to greed for higher wages or to trying to gain the “rights at work that they already had as independent citizens” (Domhoff). The labor unions were not solely about wages. Contrary to popular beliefs the unions held the rights of the workers in the highest regards. Without first affirming the rights of citizens the unions would not have developed to be a powerful institution in American cities. Due to unionization, labor songs took hold during this time period to show the masses…

Proposed Research: Resilience and Positive Psychology My proposed research is a dual study, that will measure the effects of positive psychology protocols on participants that are in health crisis, and participants that are healthy in the workplace. I theorize that the development of a basic protocol can effectively prove beneficial in both applications. Whereas, the core components of the research are identical, the varying aspect is the content of the positive psychology intervention.…

Individuals are diverse; this concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect. While working in the field of social work, as a social worker, it is important in understanding each individual’s character with respect to behavior, attitude, tolerance level and approach. When working with the League City Police Department Crime Victim Advocate, I have learned to recognize and respect each victim’s differences. The important aspect is understanding each colleague and clients and moving…

organization and work in a supportive childcare environment with a recreational component (Myarmyonesource.com). As for financial compensation, the median annual wage for social workers in the field of individual and family services in May 2014 was $37, 910 (Bls.gov), which was projected to increase in the following years. Other employment benefits offered to social workers with the Army’s CYS, include paid Federal holidays, healthcare plans, a retirement plan and group life insurance…

School social workers were created because of the need to intergrade communities more than they currently were in 1906. It all started in New York and Connecticut. The school social workers that started, helped connect public school and the families of the public school, and provided resources to help with what was needed during a difficult time. For instance, The Great Depression occurred and the school social workers were there to help. Due to other national problems, such as segregation,…

The Cannery Workers’ and Farm Laborer’s Union Local 18257 was created in 1933. The union was mostly compromised of Filipino laborers who work in the Alaska salmon canneries during the summer, and the agricultural fields during other seasons (Fresco). This was the same…

The Red Scare of the 1920’s was widespread panic due to the fear of the communists, anarchists, and socialist ideas rising in the United States. Immigrants and foreigners were the first to be blamed because they were believed to have brought communist ideas with them into America. To try and put an end to this mass paranoia, people within the government went out to find any known Communists and eliminate them. One man in particular made this his full-time job for the sake of the American people…

During Industrialism the entire face of the United States changed, from the landscape of cities and towns, to the political machine, to foreign policy. One group holds major responsibility for this changes, the common working man. These people, built this country from the ground up. Not only with manual labor, but with a declarations for fair treatment. The Labor Union was the creation of the working man’s answer to big business and the Robber Barons. In There Is Power in a Union: The Epic Story…