Los alumnos aprenderán quién se benefició de la esclavitud en Estados Unidos y explorarán las raíces económicas de la esclavitud. Los alumnos explorarán cómo pueden utilizar sus palabras, acciones o creatividad para enfrentarse a la injusticia que ven o experimentan.
Los alumnos aprenderán que la ropa popular que mucha gente compra, llamada “moda rápida”, se fabrica habitualmente explotando a trabajadores de países pobres de todo el mundo para beneficiar a personas que tienen poder. A través del debate sobre el trabajo, la codicia y los derechos humanos, los alumnos explorarán la explotación perjudicial que ayuda a algunas empresas a producir bienes y servicios a costa de los derechos y la seguridad de los trabajadores.
This course addresses the relationship between technology-related problems and the law applicable to work environment. The National Labor Relations Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act, state worker’s compensation, and suits by workers in the courts are discussed in the course. Problems related to occupational health and safety, collective bargaining as a mechanism for altering technology in the workplace, job alienation, productivity, and the organization of work are also addressed. Prior courses or experience in environmental, public health, or law-related areas will be useful.
This course addresses the relationship between technology-related problems and the law applicable to work environment. The National Labor Relations Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act, state worker’s compensation, and suits by workers in the courts are discussed in the course. Problems related to occupational health and safety, collective bargaining as a mechanism for altering technology in the workplace, job alienation, productivity, and the organization of work are also addressed. Prior courses or experience in environmental, public health, or law-related areas will be useful.