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Union Leadership Academy (ULA) Fall 2010
by Eugene McElroy 27 Aug '10

27 Aug '10

[image: SMLR ULA.jpg] *UNION LEADERSHIP ACADEMY* (1)* 1st Term:* September 13-October 22 (2) *2nd Term: *November 1-Deccember 17. *No classes Thanksgiving week November 22-26 If you are interested in signing up for a ULA Fall 2010 class, you can REGISTER HERE! <http://rutgerssmlr.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_ewCWBDBVspAOPEU> ****NEW*** Live On-line Courses (6 Mondays, 6:00-8:46pm)* (1) Rights to Family and Medical Leave ** This course will instruct union activists on the most effective methods for filing complaints with the government agencies and assisting members with resolving issues with the FMLA, and other statutes. (2) Union Stewards Training This course is designed to equip new union stewards with the necessary tools, skills, and knowledge to perform their duties. *Newark (6 Wednesdays, 6:00-8:45pm)* University Ave., Newark (1) Social Media for Union Activists This course provides a hands-on experience on how to use social media, such as Facebook and Twitter to communicate with members, mobilize members, and organize new members. This course is for both beginners and intermediate level users to facilitate more opportunities for planning and communicating. (2) Union Building An introduction to innovative approaches, tools, and techniques to help build a stronger and more effective union. *New Brunswick (6 Thursdays, 6:00-8:45pm)* Labor Education Center 50 Labor Center Way (1) Labor History Understand and explore the 19th and 20th century working people and the organizations they created. This course discusses ways in which labor’s history can be preserved and promoted. (2) Labor Law An introduction of the National Labor Relations Act and of the NLRB. The overview of laws in this course is designed to give you the tools necessary to defend and protect the rights of your members. *Trenton (Hamilton) (6 Tuesdays, 6:00-8:45pm)* AFSCME Office 941 White Horse Ave. (1) Labor and Politics Learn how to identify issues to create an effective political agenda. Explore how the political and bill-making process works, how coalitions can be built around issues, and how to lobby effectively. (2) Labor History Understand and explore the 19th and 20th century working people and the organizations they created. This course discusses ways in which labor’s history can be preserved and promoted. *West Berlin (6 Wednesdays, 6:00-8:45pm)* UFCW Local 1360 400 Commerce Lane (1) Labor Law Understand and explore the 19th and 20th century working people and the organizations they created. This course discusses ways in which labor’s history can be preserved and promoted. (2) Contract Enforcement and Interpretation This course will review and interpret the latest changes in the labor relation’s law in both the public and private sectors. Key court decisions, along with NLRB rulings will be analyzed and discussed as they apply to the workplace. Registration Fee: $80 per person per course For more information, please visit www.rulabor.rutgers.edu If you are interested in signing up for a ULA Fall 2010 class, you can REGISTER HERE! <http://rutgerssmlr.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_ewCWBDBVspAOPEU> -- Tracy F. H. Chang, Ph.D. Director, LEARN (Labor Education and Research Now) School of Management and Labor Relations Rutgers University 50 Labor Center Way New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Office: 732-932-1747 Fax: 732-932-8677 Email: tracyc(a)work.rutgers.edu -- Tracy F. H. Chang, Ph.D. Director, LEARN (Labor Education and Research Now) School of Management and Labor Relations Rutgers University 50 Labor Center Way New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Office: 732-932-1747 Fax: 732-932-8677 Email: tracyc(a)work.rutgers.edu -- Eugene McElroy Library Associate School of Management and Labor Relations SMLR Library Rutgers University 50 Labor Center Way New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (732) 932-9513

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BLS: INTERNATIONAL COMPARISONS OF HOURLY COMPENSATION COSTS IN MANUFACTURING, 2008 [26 August 2010]
by Eugene McElroy 26 Aug '10

26 Aug '10

*INTERNATIONAL COMPARISONS OF HOURLY COMPENSATION COSTS IN MANUFACTURING, 2008* [26 August 2010] http://www.bls.gov/news.release/ichcc.nr0.htm or http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/ichcc.pdf [full-text, 25 pages] and Supplemental Files Table of Contents http://www.bls.gov/web/ichcc.supp.toc.htm The trade-weighted average of hourly compensation costs in U.S. dollars for all employees in manufacturing among 32 foreign economies was 85 percent of the U.S. level in 2008, increasing from 82 percent in 2007, according to data issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (See chart 1.) Compensation costs relative to the United States rose or remained unchanged in 28 of the 32 foreign economies covered in 2008. (See table 1.) This news release contains data for all employees and production workers. (See discussion on page 3, table B, and table 7.) A note on labor costs in China and India appears on page 4 of this release. In the United States, hourly compensation costs for all employees in manufacturing rose 2.4 percent from the 2007 level to $32.26 in 2008. When measured in national currency terms, trade-weighted average costs increased 3.5 percent in the combined 32 foreign economies in 2008. The value of foreign currencies rose 3.1 percent against the U.S. dollar resulting in a rise in hourly compensation costs in the foreign economies of 7.2 percent on a U.S. dollar basis. (See chart 2 and table A.) AND MUCH MORE...including TABLES.... **************************************** Stuart Basefsky Director, IWS News Bureau Institute for Workplace Studies Cornell/ILR School 16 E. 34th Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10016 Telephone: (607) 255-2703 Fax: (607) 255-9641 E-mail: smb6(a)cornell.edu **************************************** -- Eugene McElroy Library Associate School of Management and Labor Relations SMLR Library Rutgers University 50 Labor Center Way New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (732) 932-9513

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NYTimes.com: Learning Curves on the Career Path
by ciudadviejo＠yahoo.com 26 Aug '10

26 Aug '10

This page was sent to you by: ciudadviejo(a)yahoo.com. EDUCATION | August 26, 2010 Learning Curves on the Career Path By STEVEN GREENHOUSE Whether they are concerned about job security or climbing the career ladder, people often conclude that if there's any solution, it's more education. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/26/education/26JOBS.html?emc=eta1 ---------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS E-MAIL This e-mail was sent to you by a friend through NYTimes.com's E-mail This Article service. For general information about NYTimes.com, write to help(a)nytimes.com. NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Copyright 2010 The New York Times Company

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NYTimes.com: Learning Curves on the Career Path
by ciudadviejo＠yahoo.com 26 Aug '10

26 Aug '10

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NYTimes.com: Germany Plans Limits on Facebook Use in Hiring
by ciudadviejo＠yahoo.com 26 Aug '10

26 Aug '10

This page was sent to you by: ciudadviejo(a)yahoo.com. BUSINESS | August 26, 2010 Germany Plans Limits on Facebook Use in Hiring By DAVID JOLLY The German government proposed new restrictions on employers' use of Facebook profiles when recruiting. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/26/business/global/26fbook.html?emc=eta1 ---------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS E-MAIL This e-mail was sent to you by a friend through NYTimes.com's E-mail This Article service. For general information about NYTimes.com, write to help(a)nytimes.com. NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Copyright 2010 The New York Times Company

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NYTimes.com: Wal-Mart Asks Supreme Court to Hear Bias Suit
by ciudadviejo＠yahoo.com 26 Aug '10

26 Aug '10

This page was sent to you by: ciudadviejo(a)yahoo.com. BUSINESS | August 26, 2010 Wal-Mart Asks Supreme Court to Hear Bias Suit By STEVEN GREENHOUSE The Supreme Court could review the largest employment discrimination lawsuit in American history. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/26/business/26walmart.html?emc=eta1 ---------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS E-MAIL This e-mail was sent to you by a friend through NYTimes.com's E-mail This Article service. For general information about NYTimes.com, write to help(a)nytimes.com. NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Copyright 2010 The New York Times Company

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NYTimes.com: Religion-Based Groups Protest Restrictions in Bill
by ciudadviejo＠yahoo.com 26 Aug '10

26 Aug '10

This page was sent to you by: ciudadviejo(a)yahoo.com. U.S. | August 26, 2010 Religion-Based Groups Protest Restrictions in Bill By STEPHANIE STROM Pending legislation that would prohibit them from receiving federal money if they consider a job applicant's religion when hiring. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/26/us/26religion.html?emc=eta1 ---------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS E-MAIL This e-mail was sent to you by a friend through NYTimes.com's E-mail This Article service. For general information about NYTimes.com, write to help(a)nytimes.com. NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Copyright 2010 The New York Times Company

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Yahoo! Finance Story - Lack of skilled workers threatens recovery: Manpower - Yahoo! Finance
by Eugene Mc Elroy 26 Aug '10

26 Aug '10

Eugene Mc Elroy (ciudadviejo(a)yahoo.com) has sent you a news article ------------------------------------------------------------ Personal message: Lack of skilled workers threatens recovery: Manpower - Yahoo! Finance http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Lack-of-skilled-workers-rb-1457929627.html?x=0 ============================================================ Yahoo! Finance http://finance.yahoo.com/

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NYTimes.com: Off to College
by ciudadviejo＠yahoo.com 25 Aug '10

25 Aug '10

This page was sent to you by: ciudadviejo(a)yahoo.com. OPINION | August 25, 2010 Editorial: Off to College In the next couple of weeks, all across the country, a good part of America will be engaged in the delicate experience of sending children to college. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/25/opinion/25wed4.html?emc=eta1 ---------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS E-MAIL This e-mail was sent to you by a friend through NYTimes.com's E-mail This Article service. For general information about NYTimes.com, write to help(a)nytimes.com. NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Copyright 2010 The New York Times Company

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NYTimes.com: Job Losses Over Drilling Ban Fail to Materialize
by ciudadviejo＠yahoo.com 25 Aug '10

25 Aug '10

This page was sent to you by: ciudadviejo(a)yahoo.com. U.S. | August 25, 2010 Job Losses Over Drilling Ban Fail to Materialize By JOHN M. BRODER and CLIFFORD KRAUSS The worst forecasts have failed to materialize as companies wait to see how long the moratorium will last before making spending cuts and layoffs. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/25/us/25drill.html?emc=eta1 ---------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS E-MAIL This e-mail was sent to you by a friend through NYTimes.com's E-mail This Article service. For general information about NYTimes.com, write to help(a)nytimes.com. NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Copyright 2010 The New York Times Company

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