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68% of returning servicemen will require industrial or other employment as they transition back to civilian life after World War II.
Banu and Bhuntu navigate factory life in Bangalore, facing challenges to their friendship and rights.
St. Nazaire's port of embarkation during World War I features Marine Gen. Doyen, the 804th Stevedore Bn., and various military and civilian activities from 1917-1918.
In St. Nazaire from 1917 to 1919, freighters like Lake Catherine and Hancock unloaded supplies, including ammunition and food, with the help of stevedore troops and German prisoners.
Bordeaux's dock facilities in 1918 showcase the unloading of supplies by the 811th Stevedore Battalion, including potatoes and beef, alongside entertainment by African American troops.
In Brest in 1918, cargo including flour, clothing, and food is unloaded from various freighters by the 129th Infantry and labor troops.
Zou Heyen navigates life as a migrant worker in Shanghai during China's economic boom.
Wario, an 11-year-old Borana, undertakes a 200 km journey to learn salt trading.
500 staff work at Spectrum Mind, a Delhi-based call center, servicing corporations in Britain and the US for about half the cost of US-based teams.
Forty-four units of low-rent housing are completed in Ottawa's Mooretown development, providing homes for families earning less than $3,500 a year.
Vocational training programs for Canadian veterans, soap production for the UNRRA, and railway car manufacturing for the Soviet Union highlight Canada's post-war contributions.
Ten to twelve workers share cramped apartments with one bathroom and kitchen, paying 200 to 250 euros a month during the coronavirus pandemic.
David Buck shares his story of joining the British Army at 17 and feeling misled by recruitment marketing.
A young man returns to his coal town after military service, takes a job in the mine, and learns about the community's connection to the war effort.
8,000 strikers at King Soopers in Denver secured better health coverage and a $2 wage increase after two weeks of protests against income inequality.
Thirteen staff members at the Stadthaushotel in Hamburg, all with disabilities, work together to maintain the hotel's operations and support each other daily.
More than 1,100 people died when the Rana Plaza factory collapsed in 2013, prompting ongoing protests for better pay and working conditions in Bangladesh.
Over 1,100 garment workers died in the Rana Plaza collapse in Dhaka, Bangladesh, exposing the dangers of the fast fashion industry.
Farm labor during World War II is examined through the lens of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's efforts to mobilize agricultural workers for the war effort.
102 professional matadors work in Spain, but only one is a woman, Conchi Rios, who faces sexism while pursuing her career in bullfighting.
Cambodia's sex tourism industry faces scrutiny as women are retrained for garment jobs.
Life on Inle Lake reveals the daily struggles of Burmese peasants amid beauty and hardship.
After hours of cutting, a logging crew is left with only $10,000 in scraps from a dangerous day of felling trees in the Pacific Northwest.
A steel beam can weigh up to 8 tons, requiring precise teamwork to ensure it lands safely on construction sites in New York City.
Window washers share their risky experiences on iconic buildings like the Empire State Building.
In 1867, 2,000 workers went on strike during the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, where over 15,000 Chinese laborers faced racism and violence.
Technical issues on the District Line challenge London Underground operations during Summer 2002.
In 1957, Ann Pearson's film portrays the challenges and societal expectations faced by middle-class women in service jobs, culminating in marriage as their ultimate goal.
In 1958, the produced a film that critiques the underutilization of women's talents in repetitive and service-oriented jobs.
An overworked employee learns productivity secrets from her boss in a humorous short film.
About 800 people live in tents along the Santa Ana River in Orange County, California, as local authorities plan to clear the camp.
A man in London cuts the UK's largest hedge, which spans approximately 15,000 square meters and includes a 55-foot tall section.
A man reflects on the economic challenges of winter, noting that many workers face layoffs as production slows down during the colder months.
Karoshi, or death by overwork, affects one in five workers in Japan, highlighting the severe impact of the country's intense work culture and pressures.
Sharaman Sribalan earns 180 Euros a month working in a sheltered workshop in Berlin, where he hopes to transition to a regular job in car design.
Julissa Arce discusses her experiences working at Goldman Sachs while being undocumented during the National Conversation on #RightsAndJustice event in 2016.
Linemen perform high-risk tasks repairing and building high voltage systems while suspended from helicopters, showcasing their teamwork and concentration.
Farida was nine years old when her father sold her into prostitution for $10, leading her into a life of exploitation and abuse.
Korczak Ziolkowski's Crazy Horse Monument, commissioned in 1939, will be the largest stone monument in the world when completed.
Mike Rowe assists in installing rebar on a roof for Dirty Jobs on Discovery.
Mike Rowe tackles the demanding task of crafting iguana chum, highlighting the dedication of workers in essential yet overlooked jobs in Dirty Jobs.
NC Accessory in Shanghai China manufactures for Patagonia and faces labor and financial challenges.
Donata provides 24/7 care for 80-year-old Adolf Faulhammer, a dementia patient, in Germany for two to three months before returning to her family in Poland.
Operation Safeguard II provides training insights from the Interagency Training Center, established in 1968, focusing on working and living abroad.
In Chicago, three immigrant window cleaners navigate the beauty and dangers of their high-altitude profession on the city's iconic skyscrapers.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Labor Day Address on September 1, 1941, emphasizes the United States' commitment to defeating Hitler and Nazi forces.
Qatar's hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup raises significant issues regarding labor rights, environmental concerns, and the nation's cultural and political landscape.
AI's rapid implementation in businesses has led to significant employment disruptions and regret among companies, highlighting the technology's complex impact.
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