Airport workers in New York City’s main airports are mobilizing to support a bill that will increase employees’ pay to nearly $18 an hour. New York lawmakers are expected to vote on the legislation before the end of the current legislative session.

Industrial and Labor Relations

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The coronavirus pandemic is putting significant pressure on some retailers to expand their workforce and adapt to growing demands for essential goods, such as pharmacy products, food, and take out dining. Companies like Walmart, CVS and Amazon, have all announced plans to hire tens, sometimes hundreds of thousands of new employees. Patricia Campos-Medina, is co-director of the New York State/AFL-CIO Union Leadership Institute at Cornell University’s ILR School. She says that at this critical time, we need to demand more than just an increase in jobs.

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Economics and Business

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Cornell University experts are available to weigh in on Congress taking up either Biden's immigration wide-ranging bill or smaller pieces of legislation, offering historical, legal and labor perspectives.

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Arthur Wheaton, director of Western NY Labor and Environmental Programs for the Worker Institute at Cornell University, comments on Walmart's announcement that it will add thousands of robots to its stores.

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Physical Sciences & Engineering

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Glen Dowell is a leading corporate sustainability researcher and associate professor of management and organizations at Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. He says GM’s renewable energy commitment can have significant impact.

Industrial and Labor Relations

Cornell SC Johnson College of Business

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As the snow continues to come down across the Northeast, two Cornell University experts, David Orr and Eugene Carroll are available for interviews on safe driving tips and the ‘unsung heroes’ who continue to keep roads safe during winter weather.

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Agriculture and Life Sciences

New York State

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Arthur Wheaton, professor of labor at Cornell University and an expert on the automotive sector, comments on the announcement that German automaker Volkswagen is considering replacing its upper management, including CEO Matthias Muller.

Economics and Business

International

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Arthur Wheaton, professor of labor at Cornell University and an expert on the automotive sector, comments on the advantages of 3D printing for car manufacturers.

Energy, Environment & Sustainability

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Americans will vote this week in the 2018 midterm elections after a campaign season marked by a record number of women candidates, intensified attention to migration at the border and a continued emphasis on identity politics. The following experts from Cornell University are available for interviews.

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Police in Hong Kong granted pro-democracy protestors permission for a rally, planned for Sunday. The decision follows months of unrest, including increasingly violent confrontations between protesters and the police. It also comes at the heels of an unprecedented victory for the pro-democracy camp, which won 90 percent of available seats at recent district council elections. Cornell University experts say that police may be trying a new, less confrontational strategy by giving the green light for the weekend’s demonstration.

International

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