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"On the whole, Venezuelan migrants in the United States are more highly educated professionals, relative to other foreign-born workers. Yet, because of language limitations, barriers to foreign credential transfer, and the current economic recession, many find themselves struggling to find work in their profession or at all. Therefore, the barriers facing low-wage workers should not be ignored."
Media:
Rachel Rhodes
rer252@cornell.edu
202-434-8036
Related Tip Sheet:
Granting TPS not a silver bullet for Venezuelans in the U.S. (03/09/21)
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Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
Related Tip Sheet:
Failing to vaccinate farmworkers exploits, endangers labor force (03/02/21)
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“History shows that if we fail to vaccinate farmworkers, we are following a well-worn policy path of exploiting, endangering and vilifying the communities that provide hired farm labor.”
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
Related Tip Sheet:
Failing to vaccinate farmworkers exploits, endangers labor force (03/02/21)
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"While the SCOTUS decision this morning may change the face of the workplace by providing broader rights to the LBGTQ workforce, there are many more things companies and individuals will have to face before positive change will take hold."
Media:
Rachel Rhodes
rer252@cornell.edu
202-434-8036
Related Tip Sheet:
Supreme Court just the beginning for LGBTQ workplace equality (06/16/20)
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“These kinds of precautions are necessary because of how difficult it is for people to say ‘no’ to something in the moment, particularly given the power dynamics between directors and actors."
Media:
Gillian Smith
gillian.smith@cornell.edu
607-254-6235
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"Without independent monitoring and accountability at the top there can be no real change.”
Media:
Gillian Smith
gillian.smith@cornell.edu
607-254-6235
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“It is important to keep in mind that the CTU is a community union that sees itself as accountable to its community as well as its member constituencies. The CPS would be mistaken if they believe they can solve the multiple issues that concern the union by simply raising its financial offerings. The CPS is going to have to deliver on the CTU’s demand for more health care professionals, librarians, and at least some progress on smaller class size while showing economic and other respect to the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) paraprofessionals and school related personnel or it will be tough to reach an agreement."
Media:
Rebecca Valli
rv234@cornell.edu
607-255-6035
Related Tip Sheet:
In rejecting city’s deal, Chicago teachers reach for bigger goal (10/17/19)
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Media:
Gillian Smith
gillian.smith@cornell.edu
607-254-6235
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“I think that this is a good decision. We know from workplace studies that employees seek assistance from employee assistance programs for a wide range of mental health issues ranging from the benign to the serious. We should not penalize them for seeking help by taking their badges and guns. That decision should be made based upon the seriousness of their problems and their ability to meet their job responsibilities.”
Media:
Lindsey Hadlock
lmh267@cornell.edu
607-269-6911
Related Tip Sheet:
NYPD’s mental health move a step in the right direction (09/11/19)
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“Research suggests that lack of clarity about how the tip money will be shared could reduce the rate of tipping. To avoid this, it would be important for restaurants to clearly state that the tips will not be pocketed by the management.”
Media:
Rebecca Valli
rv234@cornell.edu
607-255-6035
Related Tip Sheet:
Transparency is key in proposed changes to tipping rules (12/11/17)
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