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What Does the Future of Cars, Travel, and Work Look Like?

In this insightful episode of Research Matters, Arthur Wheaton, director of labor studies, dives into the future of cars, travel, and work – from tariffs and EV transitions to autonomous vehicles and union impacts.
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What Does the Future of Cars, Travel, and Work Look Like?

“Labor in New York in 2026” Presented in Albany

Experts from the ILR School met with Senator Jessica Ramos and Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson, New York State Chairs of the Committee on Labor, to discuss the current state of labor in New York.
Esta Bigler presents to Senator Jessica Ramos and Assemblymember Harry B. Bronson in Albany.
“Labor in New York in 2026” Presented in Albany

Cathy Creighton Speaks at Georgetown Law Journal Symposium on the Current State of the American Worker

On a panel, "Crisis at the NLRB: Legal Challenges, Political Power, Future Labor Rights," moderated by Mark Gaston Pearce, lawyer and Georgetown professor, Cathy Creighton, Director, Cornell ILR Buffalo, spoke alongside two former General Counsels of the NLRB, Jennifer Abruzzo and Richard Griffin, Jr. and American labor activist, Richard Bensinger.
Georgetown Law Journal panel featuring Cathy Creighton
Cathy Creighton Speaks at Georgetown Law Journal Symposium on the Current State of the American Worker

High Road Fellowships

Summer 2026 Application will open November 22!

Engaged learning and applied research fellowships for Cornell students in Buffalo, NY.

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Research and Policy

High Road Policy

An ILR Buffalo Co-Lab Initiative

High Road Policy contributes actionable insights to contemporary policy and political discourses in and beyond the regions and communities of Upstate New York.

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Good DEEDS

Data for Equitable Economic Development and Sustainability, or Good DEEDS, is an initiative of the Cornell University School of Industrial Labor Relations (ILR) Buffalo Co-Lab. When fully operational, Good DEEDS will function as a public data repository coupled with High Road Policy, a quarterly issue memorandum and continuous blog.

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Buffalo Co-Lab NYS Impact

We are pleased announce several reports that draws upon our ILR expertise, research-based data and policy analysis on a broad range of issues affecting NYS workers, unions, communities and employers. These reports intend to serve as an informative, accessible and relevant resource for New York's policy makers and others. We hope that you find them useful and look forward to engaging with you to advance the important work that you do related to work, employment and labor.

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Student Opportunities

We offer two paid fellowship programs in Buffalo as well as courses on our Ithaca Campus.

  • High Road Fellowships
  • Democracy Summer Fellowships
  • On-Campus courses

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Education and Training

We offer programs designed to train union leaders and those aspiring to lead in organized labor relations.

We also offer specialized training in Health and Safety for inspection and risk assessment, as well as information for practitioners to create safe work places.

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Programs for Unions and Labor Professionals

These courses and certificates are designed to train union leaders and those aspiring to lead in organized labor relations.

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Workplace Health and Safety

Scientific and Technical Expertise Applied to the Work Environment

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In The News

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President Trump is considering rolling back steel and aluminum tariffs. How would that impact consumers?

Marketplace
Art Wheaton, ILR director of labor studies, discusses the potential impact of rolling back steel and aluminum tariffs.
President Trump is considering rolling back steel and aluminum tariffs. How would that impact consumers?

UPS challenges Teamster suit over $150,000 driver buyouts

Freight Waves
Art Wheaton, ILR director of labor studies, provides insight into the dispute between the Teamsters Union and UPS over the Driver’s Choice Program.
UPS challenges Teamster suit over $150,000 driver buyouts

Fain offers vision for UAW growth in South amid coming political season

Detroit News
“You should have some stretch goals, whether they’re attainable or not,” said Art Wheaton, ILR director of labor studies, as he commented on the Feb. 9 speech by UAW President Shawn Fain to the UAW national political conference.
Fain offers vision for UAW growth in South amid coming political season

Volkswagen deal could help southern unions and UAW's Fain, experts say

Detroit News
Art Wheaton, ILR director of labor studies, discusses the significance of the tentative contract agreement at the UAW’s first unionized, foreign-owned factory in the South.
Volkswagen deal could help southern unions and UAW's Fain, experts say

America's economy is 'driving through the fog'

Business Insider
Russell Weaver, director of research at ILR’s Buffalo Co-Lab, comments on the likely effect of less accurate consumer price index data on people whose income is tied to cost-of-living changes.
America's economy is 'driving through the fog'

Could a nationwide strike against ICE be effective?

Marketplace
Cathy Creighton, director of ILR’s Buffalo Co-Lab, provides comments on the likely impact and risks of a worker joining a nationwide strike against ICE.
Could a nationwide strike against ICE be effective?