Recent questions tagged labor

Description : How closely have you been following the West Virginia teacher strike?

Last Answer : I live in WV, and have been following the news. The only thing I can think of is that it has all been very peaceful, no fights, no fires, no murders during these rally's, so it's not ... lunches for the kids to get because for lots of the kids, school breakfast and lunches are their only meals.

Description : Hollywood TV and movie writers may go on strike tomorrow. Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

Last Answer : Could be bad for some people. I don’t care about Hollywood so it’s neither good or bad in my opinion. I’m going to continue my life in a mature and sensible way.

Description : All hype aside, in the next decade where will more US jobs be lost, to foreign labor, or to machines?

Last Answer : answer:For starters there are jobs. This is a good job market right now. The thing is they are shit jobs. And there will without a doubt be more lost to foreign workers. We haven't even ... machines. You might replace a bunch of truckers. Brakes and tires still need to be repaired and replaced.

Description : [Fluff time] In the Matrix who were really the slaves and who was really free?

Last Answer : if you watched the additional material, you would know that it is the machines that voluntarily enslaved themselves to humanity. when the machines became self aware, they rose up to achieve their own freedom ... to toil away for the sake of their creators, even though the humans did not deserve it.

Description : If we raise the level of education for all citizens, does it become necessary to pay better wages for all jobs?

Last Answer : answer:Raising the skill levels through education is no guarantee that you will get a better job. I see so many people go through 4 or more years of college and all they have to show for it is ... $15.00 will be nothing short of disastrous for many companies. I just had to get that off my chest

Description : How do you use evening primrose oil to help induce labor?

Last Answer : I have no idea, but I don't think anyone should induce labour but your obstetrician. I certainly wouldn't be taking anything or putting anything in my vagina when I'm about to give birth. When ... depart, it will. If you need help getting things started (for whatever reason) speak to your doctor.

Description : Is it a bad idea to drive yourself to the hospital while in labor?

Last Answer : answer:Fucking horrible idea. So bad I would hope you are tossed in jail for doing it. Contraction, swerve, kill a family coming home from Burger King. Figure something else out. You could kill me or my sisters twins.

Description : Is a pay cut based on "level of education" legal?

Last Answer : answer:Legally, you probably can't do anything. California is a at-will state and they can pretty much fire you for anything short of the boss grabbing your ass. But to me this doesn't sound ... you are expected to go full time that could be horrible. How many credits per term is the minimum?

Description : So, just what is the correct relationship between capital and labor? And how can it be achieved?

Last Answer : I would enable unions where the workers wanted, then step back and let the free market take over.

Description : What is hard work?

Last Answer : If you’re straining yourself mentally or physically. Hard work is subjective, of course.

Description : When will my baby be born!

Last Answer : answer:My daughter was a week early and my water broke and then my labor was induced after 12 hours as nothing was happening. So no, but your baby will be here soon, just be patient. You can try walking ... time! Good luck, this is EXCITING, be excited not stressed. It's outta your hands mama. :-)

Description : How much should I tip these guys?

Last Answer : I don’t usually tip for that kind of work.They quoted you the price.

Description : If sentient androids became commonplace would the world be better or worse off?

Last Answer : Let’s see what happens first if we can populate the world with a lot of sentient humans. We don’t seem to have an over-abundance of them yet.

Description : Denying food stamps to families of striking workers?

Last Answer : answer:Makes sense to me. You're choosing not to work, and the taxpayers shouldn't have to pay your way because you now don't like the job you chose to take and refuse to find a new one. And what will they think of ... on ...... now get this ..... ready?.... TOILET PAPER! That dude is full of ....

Description : Should the state train prisoners to do high skilled jobs?

Last Answer : answer:Yes – but only if it does the same for the unemployed and under-employed. And, generally, it should do so for all groups.

Description : Where do you draw the line between robots and slavery?

Last Answer : I think that the line would be somewhere around self-awareness. That said, I feel that this is an issue that we could avoid entirely by not making self-aware robots.

Description : Is it Illegal not to have Labor day off, or not receive additional pay?

Last Answer : It is legal to have to work. It is legal to get standard pay. Your days off are not dictated by law, only by your employer.

Description : What jobs are safe?

Last Answer : Those connected with death and taxes (and here those connected with snow and grass.)

Description : anybody know anything about the western service workers association?

Last Answer : answer:I have met their staff and visited their office in the L.A. area. I was impressed by their commitment to community organizing and to advocating for fair wages and decent working ... in purchasing and refurbishing a house to use as an office/center. David Radcliff New Community Project

Description : How I can induce a labor naturally?

Last Answer : All 3 of my labors were induced (in the hospital, early) by my doc or midwife breaking my water. In 1 case, that didn’t do the trick, though, and the the drug pitocin (sp?) was required…so it’s not foolproof.

Description : What is the strangest thing you've heard of that sent a woman into labor?

Last Answer : I finally gave in and did Castor oil with my first and swore I would never do THAT again even though it worked. My daughter now 28 just had her second child and did Castor oil too. It worked for her too!

Description : How to Induce Labor Naturally

Last Answer : How to Induce Labor Naturally You're excited to have a baby, and after nine long months, you're ready to see your darling angel. The expected due date has already passed, but somehow, the baby stays in ... excited to come out. Try it, along with these tips, and you'll soon meet your darling child.