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WSJ: N.J. Senate Passes Bill to Reorganize Colleges
by SMLR Library 29 Jun '12

29 Jun '12

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and human resource management.* Wall St. Journal Metropolis Blog, June 29, 2012 http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2012/06/29/n-j-senate-passes-bill-to-reorga… * * *N.J. Senate Passes Bill to Reorganize Colleges* TRENTON—The state Senate pushed through one of the most sweeping reconfigurations of New Jersey’s university system in decades Thursday despite objections that the process was rushed and flawed. The state Senate voted 29 to 10 Thursday and the state Assembly passed it by 60-18. The bill garnered enough support in both houses to amend the legislation on the floor in an emergency vote. Supporters stated that the effort was key to boosting the state’s college system by giving the state another research university and folding a medical school into Rutgers’ strong life science departments. “This represents substantial progress toward a plan that gives all our students world-class higher educational opportunities,” said Assemblyman Vincent Prieto, Democratic chair of the budget committee. Critics on both side of the aisle, however, faulted the process for being rushed and largely conducted through backroom negotiations. For the Full Story, See: http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2012/06/29/n-j-senate-passes-bill-to-reorga… -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- James Carey Library, School of Management and Labor Relations Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick NJ 08901 732-932-9513 smlrlibrary(a)work.rutgers.edu http://smlr.rutgers.edu/carey-library

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Supreme Court Upholds Obama’s Health-care Law -articles + link to decision
by SMLR Library 28 Jun '12

28 Jun '12

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and human resource management.* ** *Here are 3 items on today's Supreme Court Decision on the health-care law: (1) news article from the Washington Post, (2) links to the full text of the decision, concurrence, and dissents*,* (3) a Washington Post opinion piece on Justice Roberts. These are, of course, just a tiny bit of the media coverage this decision is receiving.* ** * * *#1* June 28, 2012, Washington Post http://wapo.st/Ma4mAf <http://wapo.st/Ma4mAf> *Supreme Court upholds Obama’s health-care law* By Robert Barnes<http://www.washingtonpost.com/robert-barnes/2011/05/20/AFZRhx7G_page.html>, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. on Thursday joined the liberal wing of the Supreme Court to save the heart of President Obama’s landmark health-care law, agreeing that the requirement for nearly all Americans to secure health insurance is permissible under Congress’s taxing authority. Even as it upheld that central component of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, however, the court modified another key provision of the law, ruling that the federal government cannot withdraw existing Medicaid funding from states that decide not to participate in a broad expansion of Medicaid eligibility. The court’s historic compromise, which will affect the health-care choices of millions of Americans, amounts to a major victory for the White House less than five months before the November elections, although the Medicaid decision sets new limits on the power of the national government. For the Full Article/Report, See: http://wapo.st/Ma4mAf ---------------------------------- * * *# 2* *Full Text of NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS et al. v. SEBELIUS, SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, et al.* *648 F. 3d 1235, affirmed in part and reversed in part.* *Syllabus, Opinion (Breyer), Concurrence (Ginsburg), Dissent (Scalia), Dissent (Thomas)* * * *PDF: http://bit.ly/LEksk6 or, * * * *Online at the Legal Information Institute:* *http://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/11-393 * * *----------------------------------- * * * * *#3* June 28, 2012 Washington Post http://wapo.st/MDKXGm * * *Why Roberts did it (Opinion)* By Charles Krauthammer<http://www.washingtonpost.com/charles-krauthammer/2011/02/24/ADJkW7B_page.h…>, Thursday, June 28, 4:11 PM It’s the judiciary’s Nixon-to-China: Chief Justice John Roberts joins the liberal wing of the Supreme Court and upholds the constitutionality of Obamacare. How? By pulling off one of the great constitutional finesses of all time. He managed to uphold the central conservative argument against Obamacare, while at the same time finding a narrow definitional dodge to uphold the law — and thus prevented the court from being seen as having overturned, presumably on political grounds, the signature legislation of this administration. Why did he do it? Because he carries two identities. Jurisprudentially, he is a constitutional conservative. Institutionally, he is chief justice and sees himself as uniquely entrusted with the custodianship of the court’s legitimacy, reputation and stature. ** *For Full Article, See: *http://wapo.st/MDKXGm *------------------------------------* * * -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- James Carey Library, School of Management and Labor Relations Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick NJ 08901 732-932-9513 smlrlibrary(a)work.rutgers.edu http://smlr.rutgers.edu/carey-library

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NJ.com: Rutgers Governing Board Endorses Merger 'in general, ' but Leaves Room to Withdraw Support in Future
by SMLR Library 28 Jun '12

28 Jun '12

*NJ.COM/the Star-Ledger, * http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/06/rutgers_governing_board_endors.html * Rutgers governing board endorses merger 'in general,' but leaves room to withdraw support in future* Published: Thursday, June 28, 2012, 12:58 PM Updated: Thursday, June 28, 2012, 3:21 PM *By Kelly Heyboer <kheyboer(a)starledger.com> and Jarrett Renshaw<jrenshaw(a)starledger.com>/The Star-Ledger* NEW BRUNSWICK <http://www.nj.com/new-brunswick> — Rutgers University's main governing board voted today to endorse the controversial higher education restructuring <http://topics.nj.com/tag/rutgers-rowan-merger/index.html>"in general" in a two-page resolution that leaves school officials several opportunities to withdraw their support if they don't like the final plan. The carefully-worded resolution was designed to encourage lawmakers in Trenton to move forward with the proposal to reshuffle Rutgers, the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and Rowan University. But it also restated that Rutgers wants to keep control of its Camden campus and the university needs more time to determine how a merger will affect the university's finances. For Full Article, See: http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/06/rutgers_governing_board_endors.html -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- James Carey Library, School of Management and Labor Relations Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick NJ 08901 732-932-9513 smlrlibrary(a)work.rutgers.edu http://smlr.rutgers.edu/carey-library

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RU SHRM Receives Award For Outstanding Student Chapter!
by SMLR Library 28 Jun '12

28 Jun '12

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and human resource management.* *RU SHRM Receives Award For Outstanding Student Chapter* http://smlr.rutgers.edu/news-events/ru-shrm-receives-award-for-outstanding-… June 27, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *RUTGERS SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RECEIVES AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING STUDENT CHAPTER * ------------------------------ NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. –Rutgers Society for Human Resource Management (RU SHRM) received the Outstanding Student Chapter Award at the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)’s annual student conference in Atlanta, Ga. on June 23. *Professor David Ferio,* RU SHRM’s director and a Westfield, N.J. resident, as well as several RU SHRM representatives were Rutgers Society for Human Resource Management (RU SHRM) receives the Outstanding Student Chapter Award from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). RU SHRM members accepted their award at a ceremony held on June 23. From left, Zakir Mirza; Rutgers Professor David Ferio; Morenike Sylla.; Laura Panc; Bao Nguyen; and Jennifer Chiu. honored with a plaque during SHRM’s conference. RU SHRM attendees included: *Jennifer Chiu* from Denville, N.J.;Professor *David Ferio* from Westfield, N.J.; *Zakir Mirza* from Edison, N.J.; *Bao Nguyen* from Marlboro, N.J; *Laura Panc f*rom Dayton, N.J.; and RU SHRM Co-President *Morenike Sylla *from North Brunswick, N.J. “The Outstanding Chapter Award is a testimony to the great leadership and membership within RU SHRM. It has been a remarkable year highlighted by over-the-top achievements and passion for Rutgers, our master of human resource management program, and the human resources profession. This is one of the best RU SHRM communities ever!” says Professor David Ferio. The Outstanding Student Chapter Award is the highest award given to SHRM’s student-led groups. The award recognizes student chapters whose programs, activities, and levels of participation during the academic year distinguish them from other chapters. Of the more than 475 SHRM student chapters, only 10 were selected to receive this year’s honorable award, including RU SHRM. "I am proud of our members and honored that our efforts are so greatly recognized. Outstanding Student Chapter was our goal at the beginning of the year and seeing it come to fruition proves that through hard work, dedication, and tenacity, you can achieve success!" says Morenike Sylla, RU SRHM’s co-president and a North Brunswick resident. Bao Nguyen, a Marlboro resident, proudly celebrates his group’s achievement. "Bench marked, bar raised! The leadership team and I are ecstatic about the accomplishments of the Rutgers' chapter of SHRM and it continues onward every year with great momentum. It was a reward in itself to have been a part of it," says Nguyen. Throughout the academic year, RU SHRM has spearheaded numerous student activities including résumé and dining etiquette workshops, HR career panels, multicultural events, and an annual business conference, which draws more than 200 HR professionals, students, professors, and alumni. "The Outstanding Merit Award proves that we are a great leadership team. We went out of our way, we worked hard, and we believed in ourselves. Because of that, we achieved amazing results, and we are dedicated to continue this legacy," says Laura Panc, a Dayton resident and fellow RU SHRM member. Jennifer Chiu, a Denville resident, is looking forward to her organization’s continued success. "I am excited to be part of the leadership team for the upcoming school year and will continue the great work that RU SHRM does for human resource management students," says Chiu. [image: Inline image 1] ABOUT RUTGERS SOCIETY OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RU SHRM <http://www.rushrm.org> is the graduate student chapter of the National Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and is affiliated with Rutgers’ School of Management and Labor Relations (SMLR). By joining RU SHRM, students within SMLR’s human resource management graduate program are able to network, develop as an HR Professional, and gain HR employment. For more information, visit RU SHRM's Web site. <http://www.rushrm.org/> Contact: Renée Walker Rutgers' School of Management and Labor Relations rwalker(a)smlr.rutgers.edu 848-445-7582 -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- James Carey Library, School of Management and Labor Relations Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick NJ 08901 732-932-9513 smlrlibrary(a)work.rutgers.edu http://smlr.rutgers.edu/carey-library

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WSJ + McKinsey: World Economic Center of Gravity Shifts
by SMLR Library 28 Jun '12

28 Jun '12

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and human resource management.* *Wall St. Journal, June 28, 2012, Real Time Economics Blog, http://on.wsj.com/NSeEnE* Economic Center of Gravity: 2,000-Year Round Trip By Conor Dougherty The world’s economic center of gravity has shifted further over the past decade than at any time in history and is set to accelerate further as more developing-world citizens leave rural farms for cities. >From 2000 to 2010, the economic center of gravity — the geographic center of the world’s annual economic growth — moved about 140 km (87 miles) per year, according to this report<http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/mgi/research/urbanization/urban_world_citi…> from the *McKinsey Global Institute*. In 2010 it was over northern Russia, compared with somewhere over the Arctic Ocean in 2000. That eastward movement was the fastest jump since A.D. 1, and was particularly brisk from 2007 from 2010 when the recession stalled growth in the rich world while developing economies kept humming along. The economic center of gravity shifted by approximately 315 miles south east between 2007 and 2010. Of course, that’s all just a very fancy way of saying Asian economies are big and are growing really fast. But, as the McKinsey paper notes, it isn’t so much that countries like China and India are growing fast — it’s that their cities are. As more and more of the developing world clusters into a number of rapidly growing mid-to-large-sized metropolitan areas, it is driving growth and productivity while elevating millions of poor to the ranks of the consumer class. For the full text of this article, see: http://bit.ly/NSfVLq For the full report and executive summary of the report this article is based on, Urban world: Cities and the rise of the consuming class, from McKinsey Global Institute, See: http://bit.ly/NSfVLq -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- James Carey Library, School of Management and Labor Relations Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick NJ 08901 732-932-9513 smlrlibrary(a)work.rutgers.edu http://smlr.rutgers.edu/carey-library

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NYTimes: Google Tries Something Retro: Made in the U.S.A.
by SMLR Library 27 Jun '12

27 Jun '12

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and human resource management.* New York Times, June 27, 2012, http://nyti.ms/Lh3Ufp Google Tries Something Retro: Made in the U.S.A. By JOHN MARKOFF SAN JOSE, Calif. — Etched into the base of Google<http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/business/companies/google_inc/index.html…>’s new wireless home media player that was introduced on Wednesday is its most intriguing feature. On the underside there is a simple laser-etched inscription: “Designed and Manufactured in the U.S.A.” The Google executives and engineers who decided to build the player, the Nexus Q, here are engaged in an experiment in American manufacturing. “We’ve been absent for so long, we decided why don’t we try it and see what happens?” said Andy Rubin, the Google executive who leads the company’s Android<http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/a/android/inde…>mobile business. Google is not saying a lot about its domestic manufacturing, declining even to disclose publicly where the factory is in Silicon Valley. It also is not saying much about the source of many of its parts in the United States. And Mr. Rubin said the company was not engaged in a crusade. See the Complete Article here: http://nyti.ms/Lh3Ufp -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- James Carey Library, School of Management and Labor Relations Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick NJ 08901 732-932-9513 smlrlibrary(a)work.rutgers.edu http://smlr.rutgers.edu/carey-library

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Conference Board Report: Workers Less Miserable, but Hardly Happy
by SMLR Library 27 Jun '12

27 Jun '12

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and human resource management.* ** * * *Conference Board Study: **Workers Less Miserable, but Hardly Happy* Conference Board: http://www.conference-board.org/***From the Press Release, **http://bit.ly/MxqUIm**: * ** Americans of all ages and income brackets have the highest job satisfaction levels since the beginning of The Great Recession. However, the majority continue to be unhappy at work, according to a report released today by The Conference Board. The report, based on a Fall 2011 survey of 5,000 U.S. households conducted for The Conference Board by The Nielsen Company, finds 47.2 percent of Americans are satisfied with their jobs. Though a slight improvement from 2010 and 2009 — when the figure stood at 42.6 and 45.3 percent, respectively — job satisfaction remains below the 48.8 percent recorded in 2008. According to the report, 2005 was the last year in which a majority of Americans was happy at work (52.1%), but compared to the 1980s and '90s, widespread dissatisfaction has been entrenched since the turn of the century. While we are seeing positive movement in the right direction, particularly as approximately 8 percent of U.S. citizens are unemployed, this trend may signal increased satisfaction with simply having a job rather than demonstrate increased engagement or happiness,” said Rebecca Ray, Ph. D., Senior Vice President of Human Capital at The Conference Board. “The good news is that there are bright spots here, particularly regarding the internal initiatives and actions that chief human resources officers and their teams can drive through organizations and have large impacts.” Though the overall numbers remain negative, there are many key upward trends such as higher satisfaction with job security, wages, promotion policy, educational/job training, and bonus plan. Employees are reporting higher interest in their jobs, relationships with fellow employees, and the level of recognition and acknowledgment from supervisors. All these higher assessments reflect the over many job aspects that were rated more favorably in 2011 than in 2010. *For the full press release: **http://bit.ly/MxqUIm* The complete report is entitled: Job Satisfaction: 2012 Edition, By Rebecca L. Ray and Thomas Rizzacasa, June 2012, Report Number: R-1495-12-RR It is not available for free download, but is available to Rutgers affiliates through the Conference Board database. Or, contact me: dlschulman(a)work.rutgers.edu -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- James Carey Library, School of Management and Labor Relations Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick NJ 08901 732-932-9513 smlrlibrary(a)work.rutgers.edu http://smlr.rutgers.edu/carey-library

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Atlantic Article: Why Women Still Can’t Have It All : The Article and Reactions
by SMLR Library 25 Jun '12

25 Jun '12

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and human resource management.* Anne-Marie Slaughter’s article in The Atlantic, *Why Women Still Can’t Have It All*, is prompting renewed discussion about the work-family balance. Slaughter, now back at Princeton University where she is a professor of politics and international affairs, served as the director of policy planning at the U.S. State Department from 2009 to 2011. She is and was at all times the mother of two teenage boys. Here are links to The Atlantic article, an interview with her, and just some of the reactions in the media. *(1) Online version of Anne-Marie Slaughter’s article: *bit.ly/MvKaqX or * * * http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2012/07/why-women-still-can-821… * The Atlantic, July/August 2012 Why Women Still Can’t Have It All by Anne-Marie Slaughter<http://www.theatlantic.com/anne-marie-slaughter/> <http://www.theatlantic.com/anne-marie-slaughter/> It’s time to stop fooling ourselves, says a woman who left a position of power: the women who have managed to be both mothers and top professionals are superhuman, rich, or self-employed. If we truly believe in equal opportunity for all women, here’s what has to change. *(2) Reactions to the article, presented by The Atlantic:* http://www.theatlantic.com/debates/women-workplace/ - Why There's No Such Thing as 'Having It All'—and There Never Will Be by Lori Gottlieb. When smart women lament the challenges of having everything at once all of the time, they sound awfully childish. - Women Having It All: The Debate So Far, by Heather Horn. Who agrees, who disagrees, and why *(3) Interview with Anne-Marie Slaughter, Fresh Air, NPR June 21, 2012: http://n.pr/MLPJkB* The Impossible Juggling Act: Motherhood And Work June 21, 2012 Anne-Marie Slaughter left her position as the State Department's director of policy planning to spend more time with her children. Slaughter, now a Princeton professor, details what needs to change both in workplaces and in society to create equal opportunities for all working women. *(4) New York Times: http://nyti.ms/LaPRI3Wo <http://nyti.ms/LaPRI3>* Elite Women Put a New Spin on an Old Debate by Jodi Kantor, June 21, 2012 The conversation came to life in part because of a compelling face-off of issues and personalities: Ms. Slaughter, who urged workplaces to change and women to stop blaming themselves, took on Ms. Sandberg, who has somewhat unintentionally come to epitomize the higher-harder-faster school of female achievement.** -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- James Carey Library, School of Management and Labor Relations Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick NJ 08901 732-932-9513 smlrlibrary(a)work.rutgers.edu http://smlr.rutgers.edu/carey-library

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SHRM: 2012 Employee Benefits Research Report
by SMLR Library 25 Jun '12

25 Jun '12

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and human resource management.* * * 2012 Employee Benefits Research Report: The Employee Benefits Landscape in a Recovering Economy from Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) http://bit.ly/LaJm8g SHRM’s 2012 Employee Benefits research report, sponsored by Colonial Life, provides comprehensive information about the types of benefits U.S. employers offer to their employees. In 2012, 297 benefits were explored, covering health care and welfare benefits, preventive health and wellness benefits, retirement savings and planning benefits, financial and compensation benefits, leave benefits, family-friendly benefits, flexible working benefits, employee programs and services, professional and career development benefits, housing and relocation benefits and business travel benefits. The report also examines trends in employee benefit offerings over the last five years. Excerpt from Executive Summary: The employee benefits landscape has changed profoundly over the last 10 years. It has been transformed primarily by the escalating costs of benefits, coupled with legislative changes and new benefit options. Over the last three years, HR benefits budgets have experienced substantial cuts because of the economy. As a result, employers are shifting employee cost accountability and decision-making to employees. This has forced organizations to be creative in their efforts to remain competitive in the recruitment and retention of employees. It is not surprising that this research confirmed that employers continue to remodel their benefits plans, giving employees greater responsibility to manage their benefits.Noteworthy findings from this research include: • Health care and welfare: Health savings accounts (HSAs) have continued to gain in prominence in recent years. • Preventive health and wellness: Over the last five years, there has been an increase in the percentage of organizations providing health and lifestyle coaching, health care premium discount for getting an annual health risk assessment, health care premium discount for not using tobacco products, and rewards or bonuses for completing certain health and wellness programs. • Retirement savings and planning benefits: Employer-sponsored retirement plans continue to shift toward defined contribution retirement savings plans and Roth 401(k) savings plans. However, there was a decline in the percentage of organizations that offered employer-matching contributions to the defined contribution savings plans. • Financial and compensation benefits: Financial and compensation benefits have experienced considerable declines in the last five years. The most significant decreases were to automobile allowances for business use of personal vehicles, business cell phone or smart phone for personal use, credit union, employee computer purchase discounts (not a loan), employee discount on company services, employee referral bonus, employee stock purchase plan, life insurance, life insurance for dependents, matching employee charitable contributions, and sign-on bonus (executive and nonexecutive). • Leave benefits: Paid time off plans, which combine traditional vacation time, sick leave and personal days into one comprehensive plan, continue to gain in popularity. You can find the Full Report, Executive Summary, Figures, Tables, and Experts Q and A’s on the SMLR website: http://bit.ly/LaJm8g At this point, membership is not required to read or download it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- James Carey Library, School of Management and Labor Relations Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick NJ 08901 732-932-9513 smlrlibrary(a)work.rutgers.edu http://smlr.rutgers.edu/carey-library

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Washington Post: Supreme Court upholds key part of Arizona for now; strikes down other provisions
by SMLR Library 25 Jun '12

25 Jun '12

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and human resource management.* * * Washington Post, June 25, 2012 online *http://**wapo.st/NE3YZF* Supreme Court upholds key part of Arizona for now; strikes down other provisions by Robert Barnes, Updated: Monday, June 25, 2:26 PM The Supreme Court on Monday said states may play a limited role in enforcing laws on illegal immigration, upholding part of Arizona’s controversial law but striking other portions it said intruded on the federal government’s powers. The justices let stand for now the part of the law that requires police to check the immigration status of anyone they detain or arrest if they have “reasonable suspicion” that the person is in the country illegally. Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer (R) declared that decision, on the part of the law that had generated the most controversy, a victory. But the ruling also in part vindicated the Obama administration, with the court rejecting three provisions that the federal government opposed. Ø *For full text of article, plus links to related analysis and opinions, see: **http://wapo.st/NE3YZF*** Ø *For New York Times coverage: http://nyti.ms/MktcNj * Ø For full text of Arizona v. United States: Supreme Court decision on SB 1070 immigration law: http://wapo.st/Mwjrb5 -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- James Carey Library, School of Management and Labor Relations Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick NJ 08901 732-932-9513 smlrlibrary(a)work.rutgers.edu http://smlr.rutgers.edu/carey-library

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