The Labor Chronicle Crawler is a component of the Labor Chronicle application, designed to gather labor-related news articles from news platforms and labor organizations. This crawler is specifically tuned to identify and retrieve news content that pertains to labor issues.
This crawler is developed to support public knowledge related to labor rights and developments. It helps consolidate news from various sources into a single, accessible platform, making it easier for users to stay informed about significant labor-related issues.
- Target Content: The crawler is programmed to search for and retrieve articles that explicitly relate to labor topics. It uses predefined keywords and categories (such as "labor rights," "unions," "wages," "employment law") to filter content during the crawling process.
- Frequency: To minimize server load and respect the website's bandwidth, the crawler operates once daily during off-peak hours.
- User-Agent String: The crawler identifies itself with:
LaborChronicleCrawler/1.0 (+https://github.com/LaborChronicle/crawling)
- Adherence to Directives: This crawler strictly adheres to the directives outlined in the
robots.txtfiles of all target websites. It is configured to respect allDisallowandAllowrules to ensure compliance with each site's policy on automated access. - Respect for Site Architecture: The crawler is designed to navigate and parse websites without causing undue strain or impact on their operational performance.
For any inquiries, feedback, or concerns about the Labor Chronicle Crawler, please contact:
- Email: litaliencaleb@gmail.com
- GitHub Repository: https://github.com/LaborChronicle/crawling