Profits, pain, and pillows: Hotels and housekeepers in San Diego

Article Abstract:

Globalization is contributing to rising employment and a trade surplus in the US tourism industry, but increasing amenities and new work regimes are causing deteriorating conditions for several workers. Management interviews, analysis of government data, and a worker survey are used to provide a complete picture of the living and working conditions of hotel room cleaners, known as housekeepers, in San Diego and nationally.

Labor force information, Personnel administration, Hotels & Motels, Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels, Hotels and motels, Human resource management, Surveys, Company personnel management, Housekeepers

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The 'crisis' over day labor: the politics of visibility and public space

Article Abstract:

The author investigates how city governments, specifically those in California, perceive and approach day laborers. The article examines police response, which often includes arrests based on fraudulent charges, harassment or excessive use of force. It also addresses why many local ordinances are not effective and what some cities have done to alleviate the problem.

California, Crimes against, Immigrants, Illegal immigrants, Unskilled labor

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Can Conduct Codes and Monitoring Combat America's Sweatshops?

Article Abstract:

Methods to improve working conditions in US apparel industry are examined. Topics include sweatshops, working conditions and enforcement of labor standards.

Evaluation, Officials and employees, Economic aspects, Political aspects, Work environment, Clothing industry, Corporate social responsibility, Alien labor, Sweatshops, Foreign labor

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