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New Equitable Community Change Certificate Launched

The ILR Buffalo Co-Lab, and community-based think tank Partnership for the Public Good have established an online certificate through eCornell.
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New Equitable Community Change Certificate Launched

Watch recording, "How U.S. Trade Policy Affects Workers"

On March 2nd at 2 pm EST, The ILR School hosted a discussion with United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai and Cornell experts discussing USTR's initiative to study the distributional effects of U.S. trade policy on workers.
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Watch recording, "How U.S. Trade Policy Affects Workers"

Watch the recording of "A Climate Jobs Plan for Rhode Island"

On Friday, March 4, researchers from Cornell University joined with leaders of the Climate Jobs RI coalition, a group of labor, climate, and community groups in Rhode Island, and discussed a new report unveiled last month that outlined a comprehensive action plan for RI.
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Watch the recording of "A Climate Jobs Plan for Rhode Island"

U.S. Trade Ambassador Provides “Candid” Thoughts In ILR Webinar

Cornell researchers and Ambassador Katherine Tai discussed the impact of U.S trade policy on working Americans.
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U.S. Trade Ambassador Provides “Candid” Thoughts In ILR Webinar

Free Webinar: Shiftwork, Long Hours of Work, and Fatigue

Learn from and ask your questions to a certified industrial hygienist, biologist and chemist and expert on occupational health and safety. Join us on Friday, March 11th, 2022 to learn about Shiftwork, Long Hours of Work, and Fatigue.
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Free Webinar: Shiftwork, Long Hours of Work, and Fatigue

Alumni Giving 2022 Konvitz Lecture

"New Voices and New Venues: Organizing Against the Assault on Democratic Principles” is the title of the talk Basil Smikle Jr. ’93 will give April 25.
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Alumni Giving 2022 Konvitz Lecture

March 10 Discussion: U.S. Gender Wage Gap

In an eCornell Keynotes webinar, ILR Dean Alex Colvin will talk with Professor Francine Blau, ILR Senior Economics Adviser Erica Groshen and “New York Times” economics reporter Eduardo Porter.
Gender wage gap
March 10 Discussion: U.S. Gender Wage Gap

Yang-Tan Institute Announces Directors

Andrew Karhan and Wendy Strobel Gower will serve in positions named by K. Lisa Yang ’74 in honor of Thomas Golden.
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Yang-Tan Institute Announces Directors

ILR, Weill Cornell Medicine Researchers Publish Findings

Study on paid home care workers in New York state has federal policymaking implications.
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ILR, Weill Cornell Medicine Researchers Publish Findings

New Report: Erie County points to Cornell ILR Buffalo Co-Lab analysis on the True Cost of Child Care

Erie County, NY & Cornell University ILR Buffalo Co-Lab released "True Cost of Child Care" — a study of licensed & registered childcare providers to determine the “true” cost of providing quality child care, and what’s needed for an equitable, accessible, and economically sustainable childcare system.
Child Care Study release
New Report: Erie County points to Cornell ILR Buffalo Co-Lab analysis on the True Cost of Child Care

Solutions For Healthcare Worker Burnout

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, John August takes a deep dive into healthcare worker burnout.
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Solutions For Healthcare Worker Burnout

Employers struggle to hire and retain workers almost two years into the pandemic

The pandemic has changed where, how and when we work. ILR’s Alex Colvin reasons, “As low-wage workers become more aware of other opportunities, they seem to be more likely to move to try and better their situations. People are jumping ship and looking for those better opportunities.”
Employers struggle to hire and retain workers almost two years into the pandemic

New study documents workplace sexual harassment and violence in California janitorial industry

Today, the Worker Institute at Cornell ILR released a new report that documents experiences of workplace sexual harassment in the California janitorial industry, as well as the conditions that hinder reporting and impose silence.
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New study documents workplace sexual harassment and violence in California janitorial industry

CNBC: Economists say now might be a good time to ask for a raise

Erica Groshen, ILR senior academic advisor, says a spike in inflation, combined with labor market tightness, makes this a good time for employees to ask for a raise.
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CNBC: Economists say now might be a good time to ask for a raise

ILR professor named Access to Justice Scholar

Cornell Chronicle
Professor Shannon Gleeson is one of 7 professors nationally named to the Access to Justice Scholars Program. The announcement was made by the American Bar Foundation and the JPB Foundation – program sponsors – to support faculty research, provide mentorship and build intellectual relationships to improve access to justice and to combat poverty.
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ILR professor named Access to Justice Scholar

The state of labor in a shifting workplace

Cornell Chronicle
In 2021, COVID-19 catalyzed unparalleled disruptions and societal shifts in the world of work as the pandemic swept the globe. This Labor Day, we’re highlighting some of the topics ILR experts addressed and their insights on how the world of work will look on Labor Day 2022.
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The state of labor in a shifting workplace

New International and Comparative Labor and Employment Challenges: Dean Colvin and Director Katz Share Insights

Dean Colvin and Director Katz participate in LERA international discussion on employment relations issues.
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New International and Comparative Labor and Employment Challenges: Dean Colvin and Director Katz Share Insights

After Covid, Should Companies Rehire Ex-Employees?

Wall Street Journal
Researchers led by JR Keller find that rehired employees outperformed new hires when the rehires returned to the same manager, and when working in one of two kinds of jobs: those that required building and maintaining interpersonal relationships with others in the organization, and those that required higher administrative coordination.
After Covid, Should Companies Rehire Ex-Employees?

Shaping the Future of Work published

Cornell Chronicle
A new edition of Shaping the Future of Work by Lee Dyer, ILR emeritus professor of Human Resource Studies, and MIT Professor Thomas A. Kochan is a call to action to develop good jobs and strong business while overcoming social and economic divisions.
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Shaping the Future of Work published

Survey shows inequalities during pandemic

Results of survey speak to health care, voting and work challenges.
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Survey shows inequalities during pandemic

Webinar - COVID-19: Permanent Impact on Public Sector Workforce

Join us for a discussion about how some public sector organizations have made changes, which changes have worked and which have not, and what the workplace might look like when we go back to “normal.”
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Webinar - COVID-19: Permanent Impact on Public Sector Workforce

ILR Initiative Bridging Gap Between Legal System, Employment

Cornell Chronicle
ILR’s Criminal Justice and Employment Initiative will help the Port Authority hire job candidates with criminal records.
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ILR Initiative Bridging Gap Between Legal System, Employment

Food delivery apps are booming. Their workers are often struggling.

The New York Times
Maria Figueroa, director of labor and policy research at the Worker Institute, describes the hardships food delivery workers are facing during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Food delivery apps are booming. Their workers are often struggling.

Food Delivery Apps Are Booming. Their Workers Are Often Struggling.

The New York Times
Maria Figueroa, Worker Institute expert on gig economy is quoted in New York Times on impact of the pandemic on food delivery workers.
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Food Delivery Apps Are Booming. Their Workers Are Often Struggling.

Opinion – All Undocumented Immigrants Deserve Citizenship – Not Just Essential Workers

Shannon Gleeson outlines the situation faced by undocumented workers, and discusses potential futures for them including pathways to citizenship and their relationship.
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Opinion – All Undocumented Immigrants Deserve Citizenship – Not Just Essential Workers

What’s the Connection between COVID-19 and Climate Change? Inequality

The triple crises of COVID-19, climate change and soaring inequality present a moment of great peril and opportunity for the U.S.
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What’s the Connection between COVID-19 and Climate Change? Inequality

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Exacerbates Inequality in the United States

A blog written by Ileen A. Devault, Academic Director of the Worker Institute and Professor of Labor History.
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How the COVID-19 Pandemic Exacerbates Inequality in the United States

Understanding The Increase in Domestic Violence During the Coronavirus Pandemic as a Union Issue

KC Wagner discusses Domestic violence as a growing concern for unions during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Understanding The Increase in Domestic Violence During the Coronavirus Pandemic as a Union Issue

Gig Worker Rights in New York State during the Covid-19 Crisis and Beyond

"COVID is becoming an occupational disease,” said State Senator Jessica Ramos in her closing remarks in this Worker Institute hosted panel.
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Gig Worker Rights in New York State during the Covid-19 Crisis and Beyond