The Worker Institute

The Worker Institute at Cornell engages in research and education on contemporary labor issues, to generate innovative thinking and solutions to problems related to work, economy and society.

Initiatives

Union Communication Services

About Union Communication Services

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Subscribe to Steward Update Newsletter by UCS

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Union Communication Services: Labor's Bookstore

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David Prosten Gifts UCS to The Worker Institute

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Sep 9, 2015

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

David Prosten Gifts UCS to The Worker Institute

David Prosten, founder and president of Union Communication Services (UCS), gifted the 33-year-old labor education publishing company to the ILR School at Cornell University, where it will benefit...

Upcoming Events

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Labor's Response to Non-Traditional Work Arrangements

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News

Workers' Rights in the Gig Economy

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Sep 28, 2018

Friday, September 28, 2018

Workers' Rights in the Gig Economy

Join the Worker Institute in Buffalo on November 9th for a discussion about how workers are affected by the “on-demand” or "gig" economy.

The Worker Institute Welcomes The Student Fellows of Fall 2018

Picture of Worker Institute Student Fellows

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Sep 6, 2018

Thursday, September 6, 2018

The Worker Institute Welcomes The Student Fellows of Fall 2018

The Student Fellows of the Worker Institute Begin Their Projects.

A Labor Day Message

136 years ago, thousands of New Yorkers marched from City Hall to Union Square, marking the first Labor Day.

Worker Institute Heading Delegation

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Aug 27, 2018

Monday, August 27, 2018

Worker Institute Heading Delegation

New York labor leaders in Denmark to learn about wind power

News

From July 21st to July 25th, the Worker Institute hosted "With Women We All Rise," the 43rd Annual United Association for Labor Education (UALE) Summer School for women in unions and worker organizations.