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  • Event: The Future of Capitalism and the Future of Work (Watch Livestream)

    Event: The Future of Capitalism and the Future of Work (Watch Livestream)

    Can’t make it in person? Watch the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qu6xkfFF4o Friday, May 4th, 2018, 9:30am-6:30pm The Murphy Institute 25 W 43rd Street, 18th Floor New York, NY, 10036  RSVP HERE Co-sponsored by The Murphy Institute’s Labor Studies Program, CUNY and The NYC Chapter of the Scholars Strategy Network In recent years, structural changes in the…

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  • Prof. Ruth Milkman on Future Hindsight Podcast

    Prof. Ruth Milkman on Future Hindsight Podcast

    Future Hindsight is a podcast hosted by Mila Atmos where civic engagement meets civil discourse. On last week’s show, Atmos interviewed Murphy Professor Ruth Milkman, where the two discussed the role of unions for workers, the main factors of de-unionization, and the potential leadership by millennials in this space. Listen here. [soundcloud url=”[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/436402932″ params=”color=#ff5500&auto_play=false&visual=true”…

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  • Photos: Cornell-Cuny Labor Relations Program Spring Conference

    Photos: Cornell-Cuny Labor Relations Program Spring Conference

    By Kristina Lilley Students and faculty of the Murphy Institute and Cornell University Labor Relations Certificate Program gathered on Saturday, April 21st to discuss the Future of Work. The annual spring conference created and facilitated by current Cornell-CUNY students featured veteran leaders within New York City’s labor movement. Among the guest speakers were Carrie Gleason, director of…

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  • Award Winning Week at Murphy

    Award Winning Week at Murphy

    Last week was filled with awards recognizing the achievements of leaders within the Murphy Institute community. United Association for Labor Education (UALE) awarded Murphy Institute Director Greg Mantsios their UALE 2018 Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Labor Education award. The New York City Council awarded Murphy Institute Advisory Board Chair Arthur Cheliotes a Lifetime Achievement Award, pictured…

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