Alumna Tricia Turley Brandenburg ’99 created her own learning and career opportunities through sports and now advocates for college student-athletes.
2025 Groat and Alpern Awardees
A series of experiences during his ILR years helped Groat Award recipient Scott Buchheit build a deeper appreciation for different perspectives.
The law, young people and providing educational opportunities are primary passion areas for Alpern Award recipient Linda Gadsby.
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Events
UNION DAYS 2025 Join us for this timely discussion on the power and impact of Black workers in the labor movement. The event begins at 4:30 p.m. in 115 Ives. Our featured speaker is: Michael Green, professor, Texas A&M University School of Law To see all Union Days events, click here.
UNION DAYS 2025 Please join us for a documentary screening, followed by Starbucks Workers United panel discussion. The Empty Chair follows the journey of Starbucks worker-organizers as they seek to unionize in the face of repression and hostility from the global coffee giant. Join us at 6 p.m. downtown Ithaca at the Cinemapolis, 120 E. Green Street. To see all Union Days events, click here.
UNION DAYS 2025 Join us for an exciting discussion of unionization and collective bargaining across the region. Attend in person in 105 Ives or live online at 4:30 p.m. Our featured speakers are: Tracey Harrison, Vice-president, SEIU 1199, United Healthcare Workers East Christine Johnson, President, UAW Local 2300 Kolya Vitek, Starbucks Workers United To see all Union Days events, click here.
Raffaella Sadun Training within Firms Training investments are essential for improving worker and firm productivity, yet their implementation is often hindered by low participation rates and insufficient worker engagement. This study uses data from three firms—a car manufacturer, a quick-service restaurant chain, and a retail company—to show that variation in training participation among employees is closely tied to differences in middle managers’ behavior and practices. Middle managers who actively engage with their employees and emphasize their well-being and development are associated with significantly higher participation in training programs. These managerial differences significantly influence employee performance and absenteeism, especially during periods of organizational change. Together, these findings underscore the importance of middle managers in bridging the gap between centrally designed HR policies and their effective on-the-ground execution.
