Smlr_net November 2015

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Labor For Bernie Sanders Activists Say They Are Undeterred By Union Endorsements of Hillary Clinton
by SMLR Library 19 Nov '15

19 Nov '15

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and Human resource management* Title: Labor For Bernie Sanders Activists Say They Are Undeterred By Union Endorsements of Hillary Clinton Source: IN These Times Authors: Mario Vasquez *Date:* Nov. 15, 2015 *Summary:* The grassroots network for union members aiming to secure labor endorsements for Senator Bernie Sanders <http://inthesetimes.com/working/entry/18119/bernie_sanders_unions1>, Labor for Bernie, held a conference call to an audience of 1,600 people on Wednesday night. Link: bit.ly/1PPvser ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Eugene McElroy, Library Associate James Carey Library, School of Management and Labor Relations Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick NJ 08901 848-932-9513 smlrlibrary(a)work.rutgers.edu http://smlr.rutgers.edu/carey-library

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Results of U.A.W. Vote Show Ford Pact Losing
by SMLR Library 19 Nov '15

19 Nov '15

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and Human resource management* Title: Results of U.A.W. Vote Show Ford Pact Losing Source: NY Times Authors: Bill Vlasic *Date:* Nov. 15, 2015 *Summary:* Leaders of the United Automobile Workers <http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/organizations/u/united_…> union said on Wednesday that a slight majority of workers at Ford Motor Company <http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/business/companies/ford_motor_company/in…> have so far voted against a proposed new labor agreement. Link: nyti.ms/1PBUgs1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Eugene McElroy, Library Associate James Carey Library, School of Management and Labor Relations Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick NJ 08901 848-932-9513 smlrlibrary(a)work.rutgers.edu http://smlr.rutgers.edu/carey-library

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New Film, ‘A Day’s Work,’ Highlights Dangers of the Temp Industry
by SMLR Library 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and Human resource management* Title: New Film, ‘A Day’s Work,’ Highlights Dangers of the Temp Industry Source: ProPublica Authors: Cynthia Gordy *Date:* Nov. 15, 2015 *Summary:* For this week’s podcast, the film’s executive producer Dave DeSario speaks with Grabell about the making of A Day’s Work , the reasons temp workers face greater risks of injury than permanent employees, and who he believes is responsible when grave accidents happen on the job. Link: bit.ly/1MUKJFC ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Eugene McElroy, Library Associate James Carey Library, School of Management and Labor Relations Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick NJ 08901 848-932-9513 smlrlibrary(a)work.rutgers.edu http://smlr.rutgers.edu/carey-library

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Three-in-Ten U.S. Jobs Are Held by the Self-Employed and the Workers They Hire
by SMLR Library 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and Human resource management* Title: Three-in-Ten U.S. Jobs Are Held by the Self-Employed and the Workers They Hire Source: Pew Research Center *Date:* Nov. 15, 2015 *Summary:* Self-employed Americans and the workers they hired accounted for 44 million jobs in 2014, or 30% of the national workforce, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of data the U.S. Census Bureau recently made publicly available for the first time. <https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=http://pewrsr.ch/1jAVVRr&text=30%25%20…> The self-employed, 14.6 million in all, represented 10% of the nation’s 146 million workers, <https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=http://pewrsr.ch/1jAVVRr&text=The%20se…> and they in turn provided jobs for 29.4 million other workers. Link: pewrsr.ch/1X7sClw ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Eugene McElroy, Library Associate James Carey Library, School of Management and Labor Relations Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick NJ 08901 848-932-9513 smlrlibrary(a)work.rutgers.edu http://smlr.rutgers.edu/carey-library

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The Workweek of Part-Time Workers
by SMLR Library 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and Human resource management* Title: The Workweek of Part-Time Workers Source: EconoMonitor Authors: Etienne Lale *Date:* Nov. 15, 2015 *Summary:* *Data on weekly work schedules indicate the coexistence of two groups of part-time workers. The first group represents about 40 percent of part- time employment and comprises those who work a few hours every day of the workweek, mostly during standard business hours. The other group contains workers with either variable weekly schedules or hours concentrated on two or three days of the week, and are more likely to work at night and/or on weekends. These less desirable work conditions are worth worrying about as part-time employment in the U.S. remains elevated several years after the Great Recession.* Link: bit.ly/2124XHZ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Eugene McElroy, Library Associate James Carey Library, School of Management and Labor Relations Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick NJ 08901 848-932-9513 smlrlibrary(a)work.rutgers.edu http://smlr.rutgers.edu/carey-library

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Closing the pay gap and beyond
by SMLR Library 18 Nov '15

18 Nov '15

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and Human resource management* Title: Closing the pay gap and beyond Source: Economic Policy Institute Authors: Alyssa Davis <http://www.epi.org/people/alyssa-davis> and Elise Gould <http://www.epi.org/people/elise-gould> *Date:* Nov. 15, 2015 *Summary:* Over the last several decades women have entered the workforce in record numbers and made great strides in educational attainment. Nevertheless, when compared with men, women are still paid less, are more likely to hold low-wage jobs, and are more likely to live in poverty. Gender wage disparities are present at all wage levels and within education categories, occupations, and sectors—sometimes to a grave degree. Link: bit.ly/1kErryg ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Eugene McElroy, Library Associate James Carey Library, School of Management and Labor Relations Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick NJ 08901 848-932-9513 smlrlibrary(a)work.rutgers.edu http://smlr.rutgers.edu/carey-library

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New resource by Center for WorkLife Law: Pregnant@Work
by SMLR Library 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and Human resource management* Title: New resource by Center for WorkLife Law: Pregnant@Work <http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/laborprof_blog/2015/11/new-resource-by-cen…> Source: Workplace Prof *Date:* Nov. 15, 2015 *Summary:* The Center for WorkLife Law at UC Hastings has launched a new resource called Pregnant@Work <https://www.pregnantatwork.org/>. The site has resources on pregnancy accommodation for a wide range of audiences – attorneys from both sides of the employment bar, pregnant women, their healthcare providers, and employers. The laws surrounding pregnancy accommodation have changed drastically over the last couple of years, and the site provides educational materials and practical tools to help various audiences understand these changes. Link: bit.ly/1kC8fkL ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Eugene McElroy, Library Associate James Carey Library, School of Management and Labor Relations Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick NJ 08901 848-932-9513 smlrlibrary(a)work.rutgers.edu http://smlr.rutgers.edu/carey-library

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To Get More Out of Workers, Invest More in Them
by SMLR Library 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and Human resource management* Title: To Get More Out of Workers, Invest More in Them Source: NY Times Author: Tony Schwartz *Date:* Nov. 15, 2015 *Summary:* We perform better when our most pressing needs are met. That is common sense, and it is also supported by a raft of research. Even so, it’s far easier to treat people like machines, without worrying about how they’re feeling. Link: nyti.ms/20ZnFjJ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Eugene McElroy, Library Associate James Carey Library, School of Management and Labor Relations Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick NJ 08901 848-932-9513 smlrlibrary(a)work.rutgers.edu http://smlr.rutgers.edu/carey-library

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The end of exploitative work schedules?
by SMLR Library 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and Human resource management* Title: The end of exploitative work schedules? Source: Stateman Journal Author: Esther Cepeda *Date:* Nov. 15, 2015 *Summary:* “On-call scheduling” is the special kind of misery that low-wage workers have increasingly experienced as employers have sought to wring out every last cent of profit in a challenging economic environment. Link: stjr.nl/1N7bMUy ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Eugene McElroy, Library Associate James Carey Library, School of Management and Labor Relations Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick NJ 08901 848-932-9513 smlrlibrary(a)work.rutgers.edu http://smlr.rutgers.edu/carey-library

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Getting back to work: Returning to the labor force after an absence
by SMLR Library 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and Human resource management* Title: Getting back to work: Returning to the labor force after an absence Source: US BLS Author: Sara Royster *Date:* Nov. 15, 2015 *Summary:* While serving an 18-year prison sentence, James Whitfield completed a paralegal training program. He was determined to work in law upon his release—but was rejected by every firm he applied to. "No one was willing to take a chance on me because of my criminal record," he says. Link: 1.usa.gov/1ONozM1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Eugene McElroy, Library Associate James Carey Library, School of Management and Labor Relations Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 50 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick NJ 08901 848-932-9513 smlrlibrary(a)work.rutgers.edu <https://rumail.rutgers.edu/zimbra/?view=compose&to=smlrlibrary@work.rutgers…> http://smlr.rutgers.edu/carey-library

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