Consulting and Other Services
Cornell's labor experts assist local and national unions with research, consulting, and technical assistance on union, industry, and occupational issues. Services include:
- corporate research and industry analysis for strategic initiatives
- comprehensive surveys
- focus groups
- consultation on strategies
Topics of recent projects include:
- organizing
- impact of trade policy
- union revitalization
- the role of unions in employee involvement programs
- economic development
- issues in the construction industry
- the arts and entertainment industry in New York City
Workplace Health and Safety
Cornell University's Workplace Health and Safety Program was established to advance the knowledge and heighten the responsiveness to workplace issues and environmental concerns. Evaluation, information, education, training and communication are cornerstones of programming developed by the Workplace Health and Safety professionals. They are dedicated to protecting and securing the well-being and productivity of workers by recognizing, analyzing and controlling environmental hazards, as well as anticipating workplace issues. For a complete list of how our scientific and technical expertise can be applied, and for training and services information go here.