The gap between the richest and poorest families, and between the richest and middle-income families, grew significantly in most states over the past two decades, according to a new study by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and the Economic Policy Institute. Continue reading ‘US: income inequality is growing’
Archive for April 16th, 2008
US: income inequality is growing
Published April 16, 2008 america , governments , reports 0 CommentsTags: economic downturn, income inequality, richest and poorest families
Canada: how to keep older workers
Published April 16, 2008 america , governments , workers 0 CommentsTags: benefits, canada, flexibility, older workers, unemployment
By Julie Mollins
Shorter work weeks, flexible hours and extended healthcare benefits are important for recruiting and keeping older workers, a new survey showed. A poll of Canadians age 55 and older conducted by Ipsos Reid identified several factors that companies need to keep in mind to attract and stop older workers from leaving. Continue reading ‘Canada: how to keep older workers’
China: Meeting the needs of migrant workers
Published April 16, 2008 asia , governments , workers 0 CommentsTags: china, education, housing, medical services, migrant workers, urbanization
According to the newspaper China Daily , the Chinese government is doing much to help and assist migrant workers and their families. Have a read:
Many see them as the backbone of China’s development. From building city skylines to keeping streets clean, migrant workers have provided the crucial labor needed to power the country’s rapid urbanization and economic growth. Continue reading ‘China: Meeting the needs of migrant workers’
