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Research
Cohesion Drives Union Decision: Bishara Research
Tunisia’s General Labor Union choice to remain neutral illustrates the role of internal cohesion in shaping electoral behavior, according to new research.
Report, co-authored by Kate Bronfenbrenner and prepared by the Worker Empowerment Research Network (WERN), suggests a need to re-evaluate labor laws and employers’ responses to organization
New Report from Cornell's Labor Leading on Climate Provides Roadmap to Exceed NYC Climate Goals, Create Over 1 Million Jobs
A new report released today by Cornell's Labor Leading on Climate in collaboration with the Climate Jobs NY coalition outlines a comprehensive climate jobs action plan for NYC to fight the climate crisis, make NYC safer and address racial and economic inequity by investing in a pro-worker renewable energy transition.
The presence of incentives directly influences the odds that an individual will act unethically, according to research led by Associate Professor Tae Youn Park.
Calco, Falwell Partner with Public History Fellows
Cornell Chronicle
Through a new program sponsored by the Cornell Public History Initiative in partnership with the Cornell University Library, Steven Calco and Marcie Falwell of the Kheel Center worked with undergraduate fellows.
2022 Migrations Awards Include Grant for Worker Institute Faculty on Central American Workers with Temporary Protective Status
The 2022 Migrations Awards include a Justice Futures Team Research Grant awarded to Patricia Campos-Medina and more for their project, “Displaced and Uprooted: Stories of Belonging, Central American TPS Workers' Defiant Struggle for their Right to Stay Home in the U.S.”
When apparel factories shut down due to COVID-19, many workers lost their incomes. ILR’s New Conversations Project proposes a model to protect workers.
Friedman Book Examines China’s Segregated School System
In his newest book, Eli Friedman illustrates how the Chinese government controls population in its largest cities by discriminating against rural migrants.
Impact of Mindfulness on Stress, Behavior: Belot Research
Online exercises reduced perceived stress, but did not alter decision-making processes, at least when the training occurs at an adult age, researchers found.
Identifying top performers who are dropping hints they’re headed for new jobs is the first step in retaining valuable workers during this unprecedented period of resignations, Assistant Professor JR Keller and colleagues write.
Disadvantage Impacts White Men’s Perception of Privilege
Cornell Chronicle
New research by Assistant Professor Sean Fath finds that white men who have experienced disadvantages in the workplace – particularly when associated with a social identity – are more likely to recognize disadvantages faced by others and to understand the privilege they enjoy as white.
NYS Cannabis Workforce Initiative Surveys Industry
Cornell Chronicle
Cannabis employers see lack of training and skills, as well as lack of awareness of career opportunities, as two of the largest obstacles to achieving social equity in the adult-use market.
Professor Shannon Gleeson and co-authors argue for a re-imagined resettlement system that would allow refugees to enjoy greater long-term employment opportunities.
A virtual exhibit of items illustrating the tragedy that had a huge impact on workplace regulations won an award from the American Industrial Hygiene Association.
A confrontation between Maine lobster fishers and conservationists reveals complex entanglements between climate change and settler colonialism, says ILR Associate Professor Sarah Besky.
Temp Workers Benefit from Union-Management Tension
In new research out of the ILR School, Associate Professor Adam Seth Litwin and Ph.D. student Or Shay find that collective bargaining pays off for temps—except when unions cooperate, rather than battle with their employers.
The CARES Act provides lessons to avoid inequities and prevent profiteering from emergency relief funds, according to a new report co-authored by Professor Rosemary Batt.
American workers went on strike for a combined 3.2 million days in 2021 in response to health and safety concerns, pay, racial injustices, sexual harassment and other issues, according to the Cornell ILR Labor Action Tracker.
A new report from the Worker Institute and Climate Jobs NY outlines a bold vision for strengthening the economy, while tackling climate change, and addressing racial and economic inequality.
Low wages have driven an 11% drop in the child care workforce in Erie County and have resulted in economic repercussions for families and the local economy.
Employees who benefit from greater investments in training and development opportunities are less likely to face workforce reductions and layoffs when companies face financial hardship, says Associate Professor Rebecca Kehoe.
