X420 Advantage Session: “Get the Competitive Advantage in Your Job Search”

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Alternative Information Sources

Look at views of independent or opposing sources. Resources include:

  • Government Agencies
  • Legal Hearings
  • Corporate Watchdog and Activist Groups
  • Environmental Groups
  • Labor Unions
  • Political News

AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations)
Information provided on companies and industries related to workers rights, women's issues, occupational health and safety concerns, and union activity. Includes an executive "salary watch" and speeches, news releases, and testimonies.

CorpWatch.org
News, research analysis, exposes, and first person accounts related to corporate activity throughout the world; Mission of the organization is fighting for corporate accountability, human rights, and environmental justice.

Environmental Working Group
Allows company search for reports and articles on harmful environmental practices; Subjects as diverse as campaign contributions, farm subsidies, and violations of federal health standards for drinking water are discussed.

LaborNet
Information related to labor struggles and labor issues world-wide.

Lexis-Nexis Academic
Choose “Legal Research” from the left side bar for information related to company legal issues, case law, codes and regulations, patent research, and international law.

Oneworld.net
Global organizations dedicated to human rights and development. Search several global editions of research documents, news articles, editorials, and special reports for corporate or industry involvement.

  Content developed by Kate Quarles, September 2001
Revised by Carolyn Walters, October 2004
Webmaster - Garett Montanez - gmontane @indiana.edu