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News Roundup 6/12/15
Unions. What can we say — we love ‘em. And if recent news is any indication, the future’s looking (mostly) bright. Some developments from the past couple weeks… The Trans-Pacific Partnership was significantly set back in Congress as the House of Representative voted down fast-track authority (via Washington Post). Russell Berman over at the Atlantic…
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The Future of Labor Organizing: There’s an App for That?
In a new report on virtual labor organizing by Mark Zuckerman, Richard D. Kahlenberg, and Moshe Z. Marvit, the authors suggest that the labor movement could grow through use of online organizing tools, and the NLRB would support such innovations. The report has implications for popular organizing models unions use now, which often involve developing or…
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Murphy Community Celebrates at CUNY/SPS Commencement
On Tuesday, June 9th, 2015, CUNY SPS hosted a beautiful commencement event at Carnegie Hall, including graduates from Murphy Institute programs in Labor Studies and Urban Studies. Congratulations to all!
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Uberization and Its Discontents: The On-Demand Economy and the Future of Full-time Work
By Eric Levitz Even at dinner, Rich Armstead stays on Task. An hour ago, the 32-year-old comedian finished assembling an IKEA bed for a woman in Brooklyn Heights. When he’s done with his cheeseburger, he’ll follow the waitress back into the kitchen of this Chelsea pub, and fix the sink’s leaking drainpipe. “It’s a hustle,…
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