Over the long weekend, Southwest Airlines cancelled over 2,000 flights, causing major disruptions to travel plans for thousands of passengers. Arthur Wheaton, an expert in airline industries at Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, says while the problems at Southwest Airlines mirror the supply chain issues facing the globe, they have not handled the situation very well, reducing consumer trust.

Economics and Business

Industrial and Labor Relations

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A customs dispute at the U.S.-Canada border is threatening America’s supply of Alaska pollock – the key fish used for fish sticks and fast-food sandwiches – and raising concerns of permanent disruptions to the seafood supply chain. Desirée LeClercq, professor of employment law and expert on labor provisions in trade agreements, says the recent dispute exposes flaws in our trading system including outdated legislation meant to protect U.S. ship owners and operators.

Food & Agriculture

Industrial and Labor Relations

Economics and Business

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Ariel Avgar is an associate professor at Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations and associate director with the Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution.

Health, Nutrition & Medicine

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The U.S. will start easing travel restrictions for international visitors who are vaccinated against Covid-19 in November. Chekitan Dev and Ian Greer weigh in on how the loosened restrictions will impact to the tourism industry in the U.S. as well as what foreign travelers may encounter upon arrival.

School of Hotel Administration

Industrial and Labor Relations

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Today, the New York City Council is likely to pass a package of legislation that will set minimum pay and improve working conditions for app-based delivery workers. Patricia Campos-Medina, executive director of the Worker Institute at Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, says the protections expected to be approved today are needed, but much more must be done.

Industrial and Labor Relations

New York City

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Adam Seth Litwin, says because frontline caregivers are in such high demand, the healthcare sector may need to rely on prevention instead of treatment.

Health, Nutrition & Medicine

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As President Biden continues to promote his infrastructure bill, concerns are rising as the U.S. faces a shortage of skilled workers to fill the positions needed in construction, transportation and energy. Art Wheaton says as long as there are long-term assurances of jobs, training and apprenticeship programs will aid in filling those positions.

Industrial and Labor Relations

Law, Government & Public Policy

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Amazon recently announced an increase in the average starting wage for their workers to $18 per hour. Diane Burton and Tae Youn Park weigh in on what this change will mean for workers, managers and the broader industry.

Labor Relations & Human Resources

Industrial and Labor Relations

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Cornell University labor experts are available to weigh in on the increased focus on workplace safety, gig economy growth, unemployment and employee shortages, climate jobs, social justice at work and more.

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Stephen Yale-Loehr, professor of immigration law at Cornell Law School, and Shannon Gleeson, associate professor of labor relations law and history at Cornell's School of Industrial and Labor Relations, comment on the Supreme Court's decision this week regarding certain immigrants granted temporary protected status. 

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