Labor Studies
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The Urbanization of Trade Union Struggle and Strategy
By Ian Thomas MacDonald This is an abridged excerpt from Ian Thomas MacDonald’s new book, Unions and the City. Many in labor studies have come to see our cities and suburbs as great laboratories of labor renewal. The relevance of this perspective can be glimpsed in the importance of resisting the dismantling of public education to
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Introducing: 2017 Diversity Scholarship Recipients
In ceremonies held last month at the CUNY Graduate Center Elebash Recital Hall, a total of six students were awarded The Murphy Institute 2017 Diversity in Labor Scholarship. The scholarships are made possible through donations from unions, businesses, and individuals, along with a matching grant from the CUNY Chancellery. Get to know a bit about
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Supreme Court Won’t Weigh in on Age Discrimination in Hiring Practices
Amid the shockwaves from the Supreme Court yesterday — in particular the decision to allow parts of President Trump’s travel ban to go into effect until the court hears arguments this fall — came a decision that got notably less attention. The court has decided not to hear a case involving age-discrimination, allowing a lower court ruling to
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Video: Gramsci’s Importance for the Left Today
This year’s Left Forum featured a panel exploring Antonio Gramsci’s work as a major critic of capitalism. Part of a series on major critical thinkers, the panel explored how engagement with Gramsci’s work can advance and sharpen left strategies and tactics in our times. Check it out below. Featuring: Laura Flanders, The Laura Flanders Show Kate Crehan,
