2 on Labor

Barbara Ehrenreich Helps White Collar Workers
http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/091406LA.shtml
On a recent book tour, Barbara Ehrenreich, the author of "Nickel and Dimed," was
approached by white collar workers complaining of a volatile economy. Inspired
by white collar tales of job tragedies, Ms. Ehrenreich has started an
organization called United Professionals to help white-collar workers - be they
unemployed, uninsured, downsized, stressed out or merely anxious.

A Sweatshop Behind Bars
http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/091406LB.shtml
Hundreds of prison generated products end up attached to trendy and nationally
known labels. After deductions, many prisoners earn about $60 for an entire
month of nine-hour days. In short, hiring out prisoners has become big business.
And it's booming.