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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.

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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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International Labor Challenges Will Be Examined at Transatlantic Social Dialogue

May 21, 2019

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

International Labor Challenges Will Be Examined at Transatlantic Social Dialogue

Panelists at an event co-sponsored by ILR will discuss new social movement and policy strategies to improve access to high quality work and to organize new forms of solidarity in divided societies.

Labor Rights for Marginalized Workers

May 8, 2019

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Labor Rights for Marginalized Workers

Panel discussion hosted by the Worker Institute for Union Days.

ILR’s Impact on Future of New York Lauded by Policymakers

Mar 1, 2019

Friday, March 1, 2019

ILR’s Impact on Future of New York Lauded by Policymakers

At the grand opening of ILR’s new Manhattan hub, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York State Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon speak of the school’s enduring commitment to workplace progress.