Smlr_net January 2017

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New Coalition Melds Labor, Faith, and ‘Green’ Groups to Fight Global Warming
by SMLR Library 27 Jan '17

27 Jan '17

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and Human resource management* Title: New Coalition Melds Labor, Faith, and ‘Green’ Groups to Fight Global Warming *Author: *Tom Johnson *Source*: NJ Spotlight *Date*: Jan 27, 2017 Summary: Powerful union members with deep pockets like NJEA and SEIU could help Jersey Renews achieve its ambitious environmental agenda *Link: *http://bit.ly/2jwSQVb ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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Christie to union: Punish politicians who opposed N.J. gas tax hike
by SMLR Library 27 Jan '17

27 Jan '17

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and Human resource management* Title: Christie to union: Punish politicians who opposed N.J. gas tax hike *Author: *Claude Brodesser-Akner *Source*: Star Ledger *Date*: Jan 27, 2017 *Summary:* Gov. Chris Christie <http://www.nj.com/chris-christie/>on Thursday urged the 25,000 member union representing state's road construction workers to punish politicians running for office this year who voted against the 23 cent gas increase <http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/10/christie_signs_23-cent_gas_tax…> funding the state's Transportation Trust Fund. *Link: *http://bit.ly/2kAJncX ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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Racial gaps in wages, wealth
by SMLR Library 26 Jan '17

26 Jan '17

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and Human resource management* Title: Racial gaps in wages, wealth, and more *Author: *Elise Gould *Source*: Economic Policy Institute (EPI) *Date*: Jan 27, 2017 *Summary:* Black-white wage gaps are larger today that they were 35 years ago. For both men and women who work full time, the regression adjusted racial wage gap has widened since 1979 <http://www.epi.org/publication/black-white-wage-gaps-expand-with-rising-wag…>. The figure below shows that, relative to the average hourly wages of white men with the same education, experience, metro status, and region of residence, black men make 22.0 percent less, and black women make 34.2 percent less. *Link: *http://bit.ly/2juuafQ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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Union Membership Byte 2017
by SMLR Library 26 Jan '17

26 Jan '17

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and Human resource management* Title: Union Membership Byte 2017 *Author: *Cherrie Bucknor *Source*: Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) *Date*: Jan 26, 2017 *Summary:* the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released data on union membership for 2016. Using that report, and additional analysis of the raw data, this paper presents trends in union membership from 1983 to 2016. *Link: *http://bit.ly/2jjMLYQ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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Restaurants nationwide seek ‘sanctuary’ status for immigrant employees
by SMLR Library 26 Jan '17

26 Jan '17

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and Human resource management* Title: Restaurants nationwide seek ‘sanctuary’ status for immigrant employees *Author: *Sophia Tareen *Source*: PBS NewsHour *Date*: Jan 26, 2017 *Summary:* The national debate over immigration policy could be coming to a diner near you. From down-home delis to upscale bistros, dozens of restaurants nationwide are seeking “sanctuary” status, a designation owners hope will help protect employees in an immigrant-heavy industry and tone down fiery rhetoric sparked by the presidential campaign *Link: *http://to.pbs.org/2k79age Related: What do Trump’s new orders on immigration really do? http://to.pbs.org/2jV8Ajb <http://nyti.ms/1sMJw19> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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Why Women Quit Working: It’s Not for the Reasons Men Do
by SMLR Library 26 Jan '17

26 Jan '17

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and Human resource management* Title: Why Women Quit Working: It’s Not for the Reasons Men Do *Author: * Patricia Cohen *Source*: NY Times *Date*: Jan 26, 2017 *Summary: *Men have been the focus <https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/17/opinion/millions-of-men-are-missing-from…> of much of the concern about those disappearing from the work force. But in the United States, unlike other industrialized countries, women are also part of the trend. And their stories are entangled with what is happening to their husbands, fathers, sons and brothers. *Link: *http://nyti.ms/2jAI7qf ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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Tipped Workers Need a Fair Wage, Not Tweaks to OT Rules
by SMLR Library 25 Jan '17

25 Jan '17

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and Human resource management* Title: Tipped Workers Need a Fair Wage, Not Tweaks to OT Rules *Author: * Brandon McKay *Source*: New Jersey Policy Perspective *Date*: Jan 26, 2017 *Summary: *As the fight for a livable wage in New Jersey continues, workers who rely on tips have largely been left out of the debate by legislators in Trenton. *Link: *http://bit.ly/2kkXSlX ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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HRE: Promotion or Pay Raise?
by SMLR Library 25 Jan '17

25 Jan '17

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and Human resource management* Title: Promotion or Pay Raise? *Author: * Tom Stamer *Source*: Human Resource Executive On-Line *Date*: Jan 26, 2017 *Summary: *A recent survey finds a majority of professionals want a promotion over a pay raise, but experts differ on whether that's actually the case. *Link: * http://bit.ly/2kunw6R ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Bill in Illinois Would Increase Temp Worker Protections
by SMLR Library 25 Jan '17

25 Jan '17

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and Human resource management* Title: New Bill in Illinois Would Increase Temp Worker Protections *Author: * Michael Grabell *Source: *ProPublica *Date*: Jan 25, 2017 *Summary: *Even as the economy has improved, workers nationwide struggle to find traditional, full-time jobs. Illinois’ would increase safety protections for temp workers and track how many moved into permanent jobs. *Link: *http://bit.ly/2kizjWO ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 State of Labor in the Era of Donald Trump
by SMLR Library 25 Jan '17

25 Jan '17

*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and Human resource management* Title: The State of Labor in the Era of Donald Trump *Author: * Mitch Jeserich *Source: *Letters and Politics *Date*: Jan 25, 2017 *Summary: *Steve Early about the state of labor labor and what to expect during the Trump administration. Steve Early is a labor journalist, author, organizer, and union representative for over forty years. His most recent book is *Refinery Town: Big Oil, Big Money, and the Remaking of An American City. **(**Interview begins at 6:30 of the program.)* *Link: *http://bit.ly/2jZaelZ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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