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

Equity at Work

Nanny Training Graduates

Strategic Leadership

People gathered for a strategic planning session

Precarious Workforce

A woman speaks at the center of a meeting of women day laborers in Williamsburg

Labor Leading on Climate

Labor at the People's Climate March

Union Communication Services

About Union Communication Services

Steward Update Newsletter by UCS

Steward Update Newsletter

David Prosten Gifts UCS to The Worker Institute

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...

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Upcoming Events

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News

Worker Institute Welcomes Fall 2019 Student Fellows

2019 Workers Institute Student Research Fellows

Oct 9, 2019

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Worker Institute Welcomes Fall 2019 Student Fellows

The fellowship program’s goal is to provide ILR students with a unique opportunity to contribute to important projects concerning workers and unions, expand their research skills, learn about potential career paths, and form connections with faculty.

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New Report on Engaging Men as Allies

Members of Vera House gather at protest.

Sep 20, 2019

Friday, September 20, 2019

New Report on Engaging Men as Allies

The report analyzes Vera House Inc.’s 12 Men Model, a program designed to engage men as allies in preventing domestic and sexual violence in their networks and communities.

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Nellie Brown Co-Authors Site Evaluation Report on Wendt

Aug 29, 2019

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Nellie Brown Co-Authors Site Evaluation Report on Wendt

The report found patterns of lax safety planning, policies, and procedures in a very high risk industry.

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Panel with Policy Makers on Gig Economy held in Albany

Panel in Albany on Wage Theft

Aug 29, 2019

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Panel with Policy Makers on Gig Economy held in Albany

The panel discussion was titled "Policy Strategies for Protecting Workers in the New Economy."

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News

Union Leadership Institute honors NY State Change Makers

Roberta Reardon speaks at ULI Change Makers Awards

May 15, 2019

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Union Leadership Institute honors NY State Change Makers

The NYS AFL-CIO Cornell Union Leadership Institute celebrated 18 years of labor and worker leadership development.

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Worker Institute Hosts a Conference with International Social Scientists

The front desk of the ILR School's NYC offices

Aug 1, 2019

Thursday, August 1, 2019

Worker Institute Hosts a Conference with International Social Scientists

Sexual harrassment in the workplace, labor's role in the climate crisis, gig work and other topics discussed.

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Gov. Cuomo's Offshore Wind Announcement

Gov. Cuomo and Al Gore Offshore Wind Announcement

Jul 18, 2019

Thursday, July 18, 2019

Gov. Cuomo's Offshore Wind Announcement

New York Takes the First Step to Put Thousands to Work Building Offshore Wind Power

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On the passing of Hector Figueroa

Jul 12, 2019

Friday, July 12, 2019

On the passing of Hector Figueroa

Hector was a tireless advocate for working families and immigrants in New York. Our thoughts are with Hector’s family and the entire 32BJ family during this sad time.

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Videos

New York State AFL-CIO/Cornell Union Leadership Institute

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Southern Labor Leadership Initiative 2017

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Labor Leading on Climate Initiative Sparks New Partnership with Governor, Unions

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Tiffany Dena Lofton at ILR Union Days 2017

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