Okay, you've been griping about your workplace long enough. It's time to do something to make it better. Here's a compilation of information sources that will help you get what you want.

Government Agencies

The Bureau of Labor Statistics
Info on the future of various occupations and articles from the Monthly Labor Review

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunities Commission
How to file a discrimination claim, with downloadable files on enforcement, immigration, etc.

The National Labor Relations Board
Find out about the National Labor Relations Act

Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Statistics, standards, and more

The U.S. Department of Labor
Labor news and information from the government's perspective. With downloadable quizzes to determine whether your workplace is in violation of government regs.

Legal and Activist Resources

The Center to Protect Workers' Rights
News and research about the construction industry, including important tips on dealing with hazardous chemicals

ACLU's workplace rights page
Information on workplace privacy, discrimination, and just about any topic related to your rights at work

Jim Hightower
The official site for "America's #1 Populist," including commentary and radio show schedules

Job Accommodation Network
Includes information on the Americans with Disabilities Act

National Employment Lawyers Association
great links to all kinds of labor law information

Northland Poster Collective
The ART of organizing. Irreverent posters, T-shirts, and other graphic items on resistance and organizing in the workplace.

The Left Business Observer
Labor statistics and other information from a critical perspective

The Gay Workplace Issues Homepage
Links to policies, organizations, and information on gay workplace issues

Law Journal Extra
Info on all manner of legal relationships between employee and employer, with specific info on privacy, harassment, and discrimination

Domestic Violence in the Workplace
Comprehensive information on how DV affects workers and what can be done about it

AFL-CIO Organizing Institute
Complete guidelines on how to organize your workplace

Breaktime
UAW page with links to a Q & A, consumer news, and advice on workplace activism

Courage Without Martyrdom
A survival guide for whistleblowers

LaborNet
Labor news from across the world

Labor Notes
An organization dedicated to "putting the movement back in the labor movement." Check out articles from their magazine or chat on their bulletin board.

The Midwest Center for Labor Research
Fighting for better wages and safer workplaces

National Organization of Downsized Employees
Educational materials and support networks

Union Resource Network
Find information on just about any union

Working Today
Advocating for freelancers and temps

Workplace Gripe Sites

Disgruntled Worker
Boss horror stories and more

My Boss
How to find a new boss, be your own boss, and gripe about your current boss

Temp 24-7
The ultimate site on temping -- columns and "temp term of the week"

The Disgruntled Postal Worker Zone
Disgruntled? Tell them

McSpotlight
A rambunctious site about the fallen arches

The Stained Apron
The dark side of food service

The Anti-Nike Site
Did you now that Nike really stands for "Necessitates Indonesian Kid's Employment"?

A Little Relief

Buzzword Bingo
Tired of your boss talking about IPOs and value-add? Come play Buzzword Bingo!

Carol Simpson's labor cartoon page
"Laughs guaranteed to gag your boss"

Job Stress Network
Chats, tests, and resources, related to stress

Executive Pay Watch
Keeps track of who's making how much

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