ILR ONLINE:
February 27, ILR ONLINE
The Future of the UAW and The Big Three Auto Companies
Join us for this special webcast on Friday, February 27, 2009, 12 - 1:30 pm EST for a look at the crisis facing the domestic auto industry, the UAW and the recent near bankruptcy and subsequent federal bridge loans to General Motors and Chrysler.
Topic Overview: This webcast will focus on the crisis facing the domestic auto industry and in particular the recent near bankruptcy and subsequent federal government bridge loans to General Motors and Chrysler. The troubles in the auto sector have had enormous consequences for the UAW, auto workers, and the communities where auto production had been concentrated. Our speakers will provide presentations on: the labor relations aspects of the current crisis, information about how unions and workers in other countries are responding to similar crises, and the implications of the current crisis on autoworker pensions and security.
Register online: We request your RSVP by Monday, February 23, 2009. Please inform us of any accommodation requests as soon as possible. Webcast connection information and any materials will be emailed prior to the event.
Facilitator:
Harry Katz, Kenneth F. Kahn Dean and Jack Sheinkman Professor, Cornell University ILR School
Speakers:
Harry Katz, Kenneth F. Kahn Dean and Jack Sheinkman Professor, Cornell University ILR School
Art Wheaton, Industry Education Specialist,
Cornell University ILR School
Teresa Ghilarducci, Director of the Schwartz Center for EconomicPolicy Analysis, The New School for Social Research
Technology: In order to participate in the webcast you will need computer access with a high speed internet connection. The webcast is FREE of charge.
If you have any questions, please contact Lori Biechele, Administrative Support, Cornell University, ILR School, email: lb274@cornell.edu, or phone: (607) 254-8941