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Alumni Spotlight: Mac Barreca

Mac Bacerra (ILR '20), a founding member of the Scheinman Institute's Conflict Resolution Club, discusses how the Institute has helped him excel professionally.
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Alumni Spotlight: Mac Barreca

New Class to Cover Conflict in a Union Environment

Ellen Gallin-Procida and Lawrence Becker teach a class on conflict in union environments.
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New Class to Cover Conflict in a Union Environment

Upcoming Webinar to Cover Labor-Management Conflict

The Scheinman Institute will be hosting a 90-minute free webinar on May 16th.
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Upcoming Webinar to Cover Labor-Management Conflict

From The Bench to The Arbitrator's Desk: An Interview with The Hon. Emil Giordano

Judge Emil Giordano discusses his recent career change from serving on the county bench to becoming a respected arbitrator in Allentown, PA.
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From The Bench to The Arbitrator's Desk: An Interview with The Hon. Emil Giordano

Scheinman Institute Accepting Applications for Labor Arbitrator Development Program

The Scheinman Institute is accepting applications for the Labor ArbitratorDevelopment Program.
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Scheinman Institute Accepting Applications for Labor Arbitrator Development Program

UAW Faces Critical Inflection Point

An analysis of the upcoming contract negotiations between the UAW and the Big Three American automakers.
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UAW Faces Critical Inflection Point

UPS vs. Teamsters

Understanding the upcoming contract negotiations between the Teamsters and UPS.
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UPS vs. Teamsters

David B. Lipsky: ILR Icon

David B. Lipsky was a former dean of the ILR School and the founding director of the Scheinman Institute. He died on January 17, 2023.
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David B. Lipsky: ILR Icon

Alumni Spotlight: Xenia Dvoriantchikova

Scheinman Conflict Resolution Club alumn Xenia Dvoriantchikova reflects how what she learned from the Scheinman Institute's internship, Vietnam and other programs became the foundation for her successful career in employee relations.   
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Alumni Spotlight: Xenia Dvoriantchikova

Alumni Spotlight: Paul Maier

Paul Maier '13 explains how the Workplace Relations Commission functions to facilitate conflict resolution when it comes to Irish labor and employment disputes.
Paul Maier
Alumni Spotlight: Paul Maier

Neutral in Residence Ralph Berger Pays Homage to Jean McKelvey

Arbitrator and Mediator Ralph Berger speaks about the impressive career and legacy of the namesake for the Scheinman Institute's Neutral in Residence position: Professor Jean T. McKelvey.
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Neutral in Residence Ralph Berger Pays Homage to Jean McKelvey

Scheinman Institute Helps Launch Arbitration Career

The Scheinman Institute Labor Arbitrator Development Program helped Sarah Espinosa launch a career as a successful arbitrator.
Sarah Espinosa
Scheinman Institute Helps Launch Arbitration Career

Scheinman Institute Driving Diversity Initiatives For Arbitration Profession

Through its research, teaching and outreach the Scheinman Institute is spearheading initiatives to diversify the arbitration profession.
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Scheinman Institute Driving Diversity Initiatives For Arbitration Profession

Leading Off The Field: Labor-Management Dynamics in the NFL

In an important and timely discussion, Professor Harry Katz and JC Tretter ’13, President of the National Football League Players Association, tackle critical labor issues facing the NFL and the current union landscape.
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Leading Off The Field: Labor-Management Dynamics in the NFL

HR in Hospitality Conference Addresses Pandemic Concerns

The 2022 National HR in Hospitality Conference, organized by Cornell's ILR and Hotel schools, brought together over 300 industry professionals and addressed how the pandemic affected the hotel industry.
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HR in Hospitality Conference Addresses Pandemic Concerns

What is to be Done About Workplace Health and Safety?

Martin Scheinman, Randi Weingarten, and Jessica Martinez analyze workplace health and safety issues.
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What is to be Done About Workplace Health and Safety?

Scheinman in the News

Institute Director Harry Katz was featured in the media discussing the recent unionization of Starbucks and Amazon. 
Scheinman in the News

Unions are having a moment. Here’s how that can be good for labor and business.

Institute Director Harry Katz wrote an article for Fortune.com on how labor and management can achieve win-win outcomes.
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Unions are having a moment. Here’s how that can be good for labor and business.

Scheinman Institute and CDC Partner on New Diversity and Inclusion Program

The Scheinman Institute provided diversity and inclusion training for CDC employees in a new program.
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Scheinman Institute and CDC Partner on New Diversity and Inclusion Program

ILR/Scheinman Faculty Featured At Upcoming International Labor Seminar

Members of the ILR/Scheinman faculty will have key roles as moderators and panelists at the upcoming seminar on “Labor Rights And Remedies Under Globalization: Implementing The Untied Nations Protect, Respect and Remedy Framework”.
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ILR/Scheinman Faculty Featured At Upcoming International Labor Seminar

Understanding The Kaiser Permanente Labor Crisis

John August analyzes the developing dispute between the union and management at Kaiser Permanente.
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Understanding The Kaiser Permanente Labor Crisis

Scheinman Institute In The News

Institute Director Harry Katz was recently featured in the media discussing the ongoing strike of 10,000 John Deere workers across more than a dozen plants that are represented by the United Auto Workers.
Scheinman Institute In The News

Scheinman/Hotel School Hospitality Conference Tackles Hot Button Labor Issues

The recent Scheinman/Hotel School HR in Hospitality Conference brought professionals in the industry together to discuss a multitude of labor issues.
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Scheinman/Hotel School Hospitality Conference Tackles Hot Button Labor Issues

Discover How Three Women Rose to Leadership Positions at the NLRB

The upcoming event will cover the paths women have taken to becoming leaders in the world of labor law.
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Discover How Three Women Rose to Leadership Positions at the NLRB

Pride and Purpose: U.S. Park Ranger, Betty Reid Soskin, turns 100

John August shows what we can learn about finding shared purpose from America's oldest park ranger and her story.
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Pride and Purpose: U.S. Park Ranger, Betty Reid Soskin, turns 100

Understanding the Successes and Failures of Today’s Labor Movement

Director Katz describes the environment and predicaments the labor movement finds itself in.
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Understanding the Successes and Failures of Today’s Labor Movement

Mutual Goals Are Not Enough to Achieve Success for Labor-Management Partnerships!

John August explores the concept of a shared vision and its affects on labor-management partnerships.
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Mutual Goals Are Not Enough to Achieve Success for Labor-Management Partnerships!

Unionization and Purpose: Achieving Competitive Advantage through Frontline Engagement

John August explores the relationship between employee engagement, unionization, and performance.
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Unionization and Purpose: Achieving Competitive Advantage through Frontline Engagement

Police Reform Options

Recently, Dan McCray, Director of Labor Relations Programs for the Scheinman Institute, hosted an important and timely discussion on police reform.
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Police Reform Options

Scheinman Faculty Mediation Program Contributes To Cornell Culture

Since the spring semester of 2020, Katrina Nobles, Director of Conflict Programs at the Institute, and Ariel Avgar, ILR Associate Professor Labor Relations, Law and History and Associate Dean for Outreach, have worked to develop a peer mediation program designed for faculty.
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Scheinman Faculty Mediation Program Contributes To Cornell Culture