Outreach

The Scheinman Institute offers students unique summer internships with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) in Washington, D.C., and the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) in New York City.

There is an ‘existential’ threat to the arbitration profession, and at the 2024 Triad (ILERA/LERA/FMCS) conference in New York City, practitioners, academics and neutrals from all over the world wanted to find solutions.

The Scheinman Institute is bringing labor to the table for a U.S. project designed to equip front-line workers with effective personal protection equipment that will be widely adopted.

Katrina Nobles, Director of Conflict Programs at the Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution, and Liz Davis-Frost, Scheinman Institute Mediation and Training Extension Associate, led a webinar discussing techniques that incorporate understanding through focused listening.

Sally Klingel and Liz Davis-Frost of the Scheinman Institute presented a webinar on how to manage workplace conflict.

The American Arbitration Association® (AAA®) and the Scheinman Institute at Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) are thrilled to announce "Evolution of Workplace in ADR," a special event to be held on November 12, 2024 at the prestigious ILR School in New York City.

Dr. Katherine Simpson, Scheinman Institute Postdoctoral Associate, examines workplace prejudice against those with epilepsy.

The Scheinman Institute held a webinar examining how technology, demographics, workforce shortages, and changing consumer demand and expectation create workplace conflict.

Sally Klingel, the Director of Labor-Management Relations Programs for the Scheinman Institute, has been appointed the Institute’s Executive Director.

On January 16, 2024 the ILR School presented a webinar about the issues that have led to the recent healthcare labor actions and the kinds of solutions that may help alleviate the crisis.

On February 7, 2024 the Scheinman Institute is holding a webinar: " Strategic Collective Bargaining: Adaptation and Response."

On Wednesday, December 6, 2023 the Scheinman Institute hosted a webinar on “Collaborative Problem Solving: Strategies and Tools.”

The ILR School is presenting a free special webinar on January 16, 2024 at 1 P.M. for a discussion about the issues that have led to the recent healthcare labor actions and the kinds of solutions that may help alleviate the crisis.

On January 17, 2024 the Scheinman Institute is offering a free webinar on managing workplace conflict.

The Scheinman Institute hosted a webinar exploring the tactics, outcomes and implications of the recent UAW strike against the Big Three automakers.

The ILR School is presenting a special webinar on November 27 at 1PM for a discussion about the outcomes of the strike on the auto industry and the American workforce. 

The Scheinman Institute will present a free 75-minute interactive webinar focused on collaborative problem-solving strategies

An inside look at the 2023 WGA strike with Scheinman Institute Director Harry Katz, ILR Professor Adam Seth Litwin and WGA Chief Negotiator Ellen Stutzman.

On October 11, 2023, the Scheinman Institute hosted a webinar examining why there has been a recent increase in worker militancy.

On November 3, 2023, the ILR School hosts a webinar on the recent WGA strike.

Harry Katz, Jack Sheinkman Professor and Director of the Scheinman Institute discusses labor issues relating to the United Auto Workers (UAW) union.  

Harry Katz, Jack Sheinkman Professor and Director of the Scheinman Institute comments on the current bargaining power of workers.  

John August discusses labor issues in nursing.

The AFT-Cornell Collective Bargaining Certificate Program marks its 5th anniversary.

An analysis of the recent rise in militant labor activity in American higher education and the implications it holds for the future.

The Scheinman Institute hosted a webinar entitled "Paths to Becoming a Labor Arbitrator," where prospective arbitrators could learn more about the profession.

A summary of the Scheinman Institute's webinar on Labor-Management Conflict.

An interview with labor leader and former President of CSEA 9200, Karen Pecora, about her experiences in the labor movement.

Respect Vietnam, founded by ILR alumna Ha Dang, is a leader in the labor relations scene in Vietnam.

A recent Scheinman Institute conference discussed working to increase inclusion in the Arbitrator profession.