The Worker Institute brings together researchers, educators and students with practitioners in labor, business and policymaking to address issues related to confronting systemic inequality and building a fair economy, robust democracy and just society. We will share opinion, analysis, research, data, insights and training from our faculty and staff.
Events
Virtual Boston Labor Conference: Labor, Climate Change, and Political hosted by the Labor Resource Center (LRC)
On Friday, March 12, the Labor Resource Center at the University of Massachusetts Boston hosted the Virtual Boston Labor Conference: Labor, Climate Change, and Political featuring the Worker Institute's Lara Skinner.
A Worker-First Green New Deal with Lara Skinner | Jacobin Show
Lara Skinner, director of the Worker Institute’s Labor Leading on Climate Initiative at Cornell's ILR School, joins the show to discuss the critical role of unions in the fight for climate protection and clean energy and why the Green New Deal must begin with the labor movement.
Skinner to Speak at the Virtual Boston Labor Conference: Labor, Climate Change, and Political Power
Lara Skinner, Director of the WI Labor Leading on Climate Initiative, will discuss what a “just transition” looks like that dramatically lowers carbon emissions, prioritizes working people, and redistributes wealth at the Virtual Boston Labor Conference: Labor, Climate Change, and Political.
COVID-19 and Occupational Safety and Health
Monthly until June 2021, Nellie Brown MS, is hosting a three-part COVID-19 and Occupational Safety and Health series. Nellie Brown is the Director of Workplace Health and Safety Programs for the Worker Institute at Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations.
Worker Institute is hosting a national conference, Labor in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities
On March 26th, as part of the 75th anniversary celebrations for the School of Industrial Labor Relations, the Worker Institute is hosting a conference focused on Labor in the 21st Century Challenges and Opportunities: A Worker-Centered Economic Recovery,.
Skinner to Participate in "Union Labor and Building a Renewable Future," LEP Labor Forum
Lara Skinner, Director of the WI Labor Leading on Climate Initiative, will discuss how Illinois can move into a clean energy economy at the scale climate science demands, create good union jobs, and support more equitable communities at the LEP Labor Forum live-streamed on Facebook Live.
Lara Skinner Speaks at Time for Turbines conference
The Worker Institute's Lara Skinner spoke at the Time for Turbines conference which took place virtually on January 26 & 27, 2021 on the “Training an Equitable Offshore Wind Workforce” panel.
Skinner to Speak at the 2021 Time for Turbines Conference
Lara Skinner, Director of the WI Labor Leading on Climate Initiative, will discuss how to create good, long-term jobs and build equity in the offshore wind industry at the 4th annual Time for Turbines conference on Jan. 26th.
Lara Skinner Speaks at Carbon Neutral Summit
On Wednesday, January 13, the Worker Institute's Lara Skinner spoke at the Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) and NYSERDA co-hosted a Carbon Neutral Summit focused on decarbonizing the built environment in New York State.
Worker Institute hosts an international forum on app-based work
The two-day forum, titled "Platform-Workers Forum: Global Perspectives on Organizing and Policy” was translated simultaneously into English, Spanish, and Hindi. The event was attended by more than 150 participants from 34 countries from across the globe.
Skinner to speak at CPC Carbon Neutral Summit
Lara Skinner, Director of the WI Labor Leading on Climate Initiative, will speak at the Carbon Neutral Summit on Jan. 13th. The Summit will cover climate action in NYS, prioritizing climate justice, and strategies for building decarbonization.
The Worker Institute hosts the first fully virtual ILR Labor Roundtable.
On Friday, December 4th, 2020 The Worker Institute hosted the 18th annual and first fully virtual ILR Labor Roundtable. Through discussions with labor leaders, students gain exposure to current trends in the labor movement.
Fair and Safe Return to Work: Protecting Workers and Communities during Reopening
On Thursday, August 6, 2020, the Worker Institute at the ILR school and the Restaurant Opportunity Centers of New York hosted a webinar focused on reopening the economy and the workplace.
Lara Skinner will speak at Climate Jobs and Just Transition Summit
Worker Institute Executive Director, Lara Skinner will speak at the Climate Jobs and Just Transition Summit on Sept. 22.
Virtual Climate Jobs and Just Transition Summit set for Sept. 22
Registration is open for the virtual Climate Jobs and Just Transition Summit, Sept. 22. Confirmed speakers include John Podesta, former White House chief of staff, Nobel Laureate Marilyn Brown, Bloomberg Philanthropies' Climate Lead Antha Williams and New York State Climate Policy and Finance Chair Ali Zaidi.
Fair and Safe Return to Work: Protecting Workers and Communities during Reopening
This webinar will examine the issues that workers and communities are facing as New York City undergoes phase 4 of the reopening of its economy.
Strategies for a Worker-Centered Reopening and Recovery
On July 1st the Worker Institute at Cornell University, ILR School convened an online webinar, Strategies for a Worker-Centered Reopening and Recovery, moderated by Juan González, Co-Host, DEMOCRACY NOW!
Clean Energy and COVID-19: Green Priorities for the Economic Recovery
Worker Institute Executive Director, Lara Skinner speaks on a panel presented by eCornell, "Clean Energy and COVID-19: Green Priorities for the Economic Recovery."
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.
Building Worker Power in NY State during the Covid-19 Crisis and Beyond
The virtual convening featured national and local labor leaders sharing insights on how workers have acted collectively during the Covid-19 crisis.
Unions’ Responses to COVID-19: A Transatlantic Perspective
On Monday, April 27th, the School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR), Cornell University In cooperation with The Worker Institute at Cornell ILR and The Transatlantic Social Dialogue hosted a live webinar on how unions have responded to the challenge of COVID-19.
Challenges to Unions and Workers in the Age of COVID-19: Views from the Global South
On Wednesday, May 6th, the Worker Institute hosted a panel discussion on the main challenges facing unions and workers in the age of COVID-19.
NLLI Online Convening: Labor's Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic
On March 31, the Worker Institute convened alumni of the National Labor Leadership Initiative to explore responses to the COVID-19 crisis.
ILR School’s Extension Division Attends the SOMOS conference in Albany
The ILR School’s Extension Division was well-represented at the SOMOS conference, held March 6-8 in Albany.
Labor's Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic
On March 31, the Worker Institute convened alumni of the National Labor Leadership Initiative to explore responses to the COVID-19 crisis.
Worker Institute hosts Annual Labor Roundtable
In Ithaca, on November 15th, the Worker Institute welcomed labor leaders to meet with students.
The Worker Institute hosts Climate Job New York's inaugural gala
On Sept. 24, during Climate Week, The Worker Institute at Cornell’s ILR School hosted Climate Jobs New York’s inaugural gala honoring Michael Bloomberg, James Slevin and Allison Ziogas at its Manhattan office.
Panel with Policy Makers on Gig Economy held in Albany
The panel discussion was titled "Policy Strategies for Protecting Workers in the New Economy."
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.
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.
