Unions split over data centers, AI

Axios
“You aren’t going to get all the unions to agree. One loses, the other might gain,” says Art Wheaton, ILR director of labor studies, commenting on varied perspectives within labor unions on supporting AI.
Unions split over data centers, AI

Private Equity's Significant Debt Problem Has Been Building For Years

Forbes
Debt burdens created by private equity buyouts erode operational cash flows and increase vulnerability to market shocks, according to research contributed to by Rosemary Batt, ILR professor emeritus.
Private Equity's Significant Debt Problem Has Been Building For Years

There's a Career Tax on Being Smart at Work—but Only If You're a Woman

Fast Company
Vanessa Bohns, ILR professor of organizational behavior, provides insight into how gender stereotypes contribute to workplace penalties for intelligent women.
There's a Career Tax on Being Smart at Work—but Only If You're a Woman

ILR in the News

“Citizenship query will not cause U.S. census undercount: official”
Talking Points Memo
“Trial Testimony Of Top Census Scientist Undercuts Ross Memo OKing Citizenship Question”
State Boosts Wind-Industry Jobs
Bloomberg
“Software Startup Accused of Union-Busting Will Pay Ex-Employees”
LongIsland.com
“Governor Cuomo Issues New York's Large-Scale Offshore Wind Solicitation”
Axios
“The next eight retailers at risk of Sears' fate”
Cornell Sun
“Guestroom|Help Wanted: ILR's Next Dean”
Cornell Sun
“ILR Sports Leadership Summit to Bring Industry Leaders Together in New York City”
Courthouse News Service
“Top NYC Demographer Says Census Faces Multiple Threats”
The New York Times
“Give Gig Economy Workers Equity? The S.E.C. Is Considering It”
“From here and there: diaspora policies, integration, and social rights beyond borders”
“Supreme Court allows trial in challenge to census citizenship question; three justices dissent”
“Who Makes Cents: A History of Capitalism Podcast Episode 51- Louis Hyman on the Rise of the Gig Economy”
“How The 2020 Census Citizenship Questions Ended Up in Court”
The Guardian
“US retail workers face long hours, poor pay and 'anxiety through the roof' on Black Friday”
Pro Publica
“A Trash Industry Union Thrives, and Employees Say They Are Left Holding the Bag”
“Citizenship question could hamper U.S. Census response: official”
“Students Assaulted Amid Crackdown on Marxist Activism”
Cornell Chronicle
Summit Featuring Sports Leaders
Cornell Chronicle
Two ILR Faculty Win Weiss Awards
Cornell Chronicle
“ILR sports summit, ILR event to feature alums in sports industry leadership”
“Student crackdown: Cornell suspends Chinese uni exchange programmes”
The Washington Post
“Cornell University suspended two exchange programs with China’s Renmin University. Here’s why”
Cornell Sun
“ILR School Suspends Exchange Program with Chinese University”
"New 5th Annual “Freelancing in America” Study Finds That the U.S. Freelance Workforce, Now 56.7 Million People, Grew 3.7 Million Since 2014"
Marketplace
"Why do we have a 30-year mortgage, anyway?"
"Cornell cuts ties with China's Renmin University over student crackdown" -- First citation.
"U.S. trade friction hitting academia: experts"
"The Best Leaders Scan for Information"
Financial Times
"Cornell halts China university ties over curbs on academic freedom"
"US trade friction hitting academia: experts; Chinese overseas students contributing to American economy"
"Harry Reid Once Wanted To End Birthright Citizenship For Children Of Illegal Immigrants, Too"
South China Morning Post
"Cornell decision adds to growing climate of fear on Chinese campuses."
"Cornell cuts ties with China's Renmin University over student crackdown" -- Second citation.
CNBC
"4 gig economy trends that are radically transforming the US job market"
"How sports betting partnership with MGM Resorts could impact NHL and teams like Blackhawks"
The New York Times
"Cornell Cuts Ties With Chinese School After Crackdown on Students"
"NHL partners with MGM to share data for sports betting"
Inside Higher Ed
"Cutting Ties"
Forbes
"NHL's Historic Deal With MGM Resorts Completes Gary Bettman's U-Turn On Sports Betting"
NPR
"Jeff Sessions Told DOJ Not To Discuss Citizenship Question Alternatives"
The Sacramento Bee
"Health care workers claim victories in 3-day strike; UC leaders say no deal"
The Nation
"Ad Hoc Nation; The unmaking of the steady job"
"Rahul Manchanda Analyzes the Importance of Business Immigration for US Economy"
"Rosemary Batt discusses her recent piece at American Prospect"
Wall Street Journal
"Supreme Court to Weigh Workers’ Right to Sue Their Employers"
"'Hiring Bots' Might Be Responsible For You Getting Your Dream Job—Here’s How to Use Them to Your Advantage"
"A Poor Man Rejoices"
Cornell Chronicle
"Harnessing machine learning and big data to fight hunger"
Wired
"An Alternative History of Silicon Valley Disruption"

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