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'Total disaster': Some furloughed workers plan to hold garage sales, dip into savings to weather government shutdown

ABC News
“For the most part, workers are stuck with individual responsibility for their budget,” said Art Wheaton, ILR director of labor studies, commenting on how the government expects furloughed workers to handle missing paychecks during the shutdown.
'Total disaster': Some furloughed workers plan to hold garage sales, dip into savings to weather government shutdown

Government shutdown could take wide ranging toll on workers, services on Long Island

Newsday
Russell Weaver, director of research at ILR’s Buffalo Co-Lab, contributes research identifying New York state’s second largest concentration of federal workers in the Brookhaven and Upton areas of Suffolk County.
Government shutdown could take wide ranging toll on workers, services on Long Island

Ford CEO Farley reflects on 5 years in the job and what he needs to do next

Detroit Free Press
Art Wheaton, ILR director of labor studies, analyzes Jim Farley’s job performance as Ford CEO.
Ford CEO Farley reflects on 5 years in the job and what he needs to do next

UAW ethics, compliance departures raise questions amid monitor's probe

Detroit News
Cathy Creighton, director of the ILR Buffalo Co-Lab, is quoted in this article about her recent resignation as the UAW’s external ethics officer.
UAW ethics, compliance departures raise questions amid monitor's probe

Federal government shutdown: How it would impact Long Island

Newsday
Russell Weaver, director of research at ILR’s Buffalo Co-Lab, shares research about where civilian federal workers are located on Long Island in this article about the potential impact of a federal shutdown.
Federal government shutdown: How it would impact Long Island

Clock ticks toward federal shutdown, with impacts on Long Island and New York State uncertain

Newsday
Russell Weaver, director of research at ILR’s Buffalo Co-Lab, provides analysis on how a federal shutdown would impact federal workers and local economies in New York, including Long Island.
Clock ticks toward federal shutdown, with impacts on Long Island and New York State uncertain

An ICE raid at an EV factory raises fears about US instability

The Verge
Art Wheaton, ILR director of labor studies, analyzes the impact of the recent ICE raid on an EV battery factory in Ellabell, Georgia, saying it will have a “cooling effect” on the U.S. auto sector and on future foreign investments in the U.S.
An ICE raid at an EV factory raises fears about US instability

Ford’s Glass House headquarters had to go, experts say. Here’s why.

Detroit Free Press
Art Wheaton, ILR director of labor studies, analyzes the significance of Ford’s moving its world headquarters to a new building in Dearborn.
Ford’s Glass House headquarters had to go, experts say. Here’s why.

South Koreans detained in U.S. immigration raid arrive back home to applause and protests

NBC News
Art Wheaton, senior extension associate at the ILR Buffalo Co-Lab, explained that expert travel is common and warned the incident could deter future foreign investment and complicate high-tech manufacturing setup in the U.S.
South Koreans detained in U.S. immigration raid arrive back home to applause and protests

Analysis: Labor woes at Catholic Health

Audacy
“Neither side will get what they want but hopefully both sides will get something they can live with,” said Art Wheaton, senior extension associate at the ILR Buffalo Co-Lab, as he discussed current contract negotiations for workers at Catholic Health.
Analysis: Labor woes at Catholic Health

Labor expert Art Wheaton weighs in on Catholic Health unrest

Audacy
In this audio interview, Art Wheaton, senior extension associate at the ILR Buffalo Co-Lab, shared his expertise in labor law and union negotiations to give listeners context for current union negotiations for employees at Catholic Health.
Labor expert Art Wheaton weighs in on Catholic Health unrest

Tariffs trigger split between UAW and Canada's Unifor

Detroit News
Art Wheaton, senior extension associate at the ILR Buffalo Co-Lab, compares labor laws and automobile manufacturing costs in the U.S. and Canada and discusses differences between the United Auto Workers in the U.S. and Unifor in Canada.
Tariffs trigger split between UAW and Canada's Unifor

The UAW turns 90

Audacy
“They have proven to Americans that negotiations work. … It’s work together and win at the table,” said Art Wheaton, senior extension associate at the ILR Buffalo Co-Lab, when discussing the impact of the UAW.
The UAW turns 90

Denise Abbott and Art Wheaton 8-31

Audacy
In this podcast episode about Labor Day, Art Wheaton, senior extension associate at the ILR Buffalo Co-Lab, discusses the history of organized labor in the U.S. and comments on the current state of organized labor under the Trump administration.
Denise Abbott and Art Wheaton 8-31

Republican support for unions plunged this year

Axios
Cathy Creighton, director of ILR’s Buffalo Co-Lab, offered analysis on shifting political support for unions.
Republican support for unions plunged this year

Finally got a handle on auto parts tariffs? There may be more parts added to the list

Automotive News
Art Wheaton, senior extension associate at the ILR Buffalo Co-Lab, discussed tariff impacts on the global auto industry.
Finally got a handle on auto parts tariffs? There may be more parts added to the list

Granville’s sister-in-law, a Buffalo police lieutenant now at center of criminal probe

The Buffalo News
Lee Adler, ILR visiting lecturer, comments on investigations being conducted into a 2024 incident that caused an official in the Erie County Sheriff’s Office to be suspended without pay for 30 days.
Granville’s sister-in-law, a Buffalo police lieutenant now at center of criminal probe

New poll shows New Yorkers cite cost of living as their biggest financial threat

WBNG
Russell Weaver, director of research at ILR’s Buffalo Co-Lab, comments on the latest Empire State poll. Weaver contributed to the poll project, which was highlighted in ILR’s 2024-25 New York at Work report.
New poll shows New Yorkers cite cost of living as their biggest financial threat

Cost of living a major concern for New York workforce

Cornell Chronicle
Now in its fifth year, the 2024-25 New York at Work report draws on ILR expertise, research-based data and policy analysis on a broad range of key issues affecting the state’s workers, unions, communities and employers.
2024-25 NY at Work cover
Cost of living a major concern for New York workforce

Why nearly 7 in 10 new college grads are looking for jobs close to family

Market watch
Russell Weaver, director of research at ILR’s Buffalo Co-Lab, discusses economic prospects and priorities for Generation Z.
Why nearly 7 in 10 new college grads are looking for jobs close to family

What happens to prices when data collection is cut?

Marketplace
Russell Weaver, director of research at ILR’s Buffalo Co-Lab, discusses possible impacts on the Buffalo area and beyond, due to Buffalo being left out of data gathering by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What happens to prices when data collection is cut?

How a change within the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics affects WNY

Buffalo-Toronto Public Media
“We as a nation are not investing as heavily into this data collection as we should to make our best and most informed decisions,” said Russell Weaver, ILR director of research at the Buffalo Co-Lab, about how Buffalo will be represented in Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
How a change within the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics affects WNY

Labor expert provides insight on tariffs and state of the U.S. job market

Spectrum News 1
Art Wheaton, senior extension associate at the ILR Buffalo Co-Lab, joins Inside the Issues to discuss the jobs report and economic data.
Labor expert provides insight on tariffs and state of the U.S. job market

UAW Faction Seeks to Oust President Fain in Sign of Union Unrest

Bloomberg
Art Wheaton, senior extension associate at the ILR Buffalo Co-Lab, discusses the effort to remove Shawn Fain as UAW president.
UAW Faction Seeks to Oust President Fain in Sign of Union Unrest

50 years after disappearance, Jimmy Hoffa leaves behind a complicated legacy

Detroit News
“Some of his methods were not particularly recommended, but he absolutely fought as hard as he could to get more for his members,” said Art Wheaton, ILR director of Labor Studies, about Detroit union leader Jimmy Hoffa, who disappeared 50 years ago.
50 years after disappearance, Jimmy Hoffa leaves behind a complicated legacy

How the US-Japan trade deal will impact auto production and steel demand

Fastmarkets
Art Wheaton, ILR director of Labor Studies, comments on how recent changes in the trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan will impact the U.S. auto industry.
How the US-Japan trade deal will impact auto production and steel demand

Why 'salting' has led to a dispute in Dash's union drive

The Buffalo News
Cathy Creighton, director of ILR’s Buffalo Co-Lab, comments on federal labor law.
Why 'salting' has led to a dispute in Dash's union drive

Republicans push to remove undocumented immigrants from Census count

Spectrum
Russell Weaver, director of research at the Cornell ILR Buffalo Co-Lab, commented on possible negative consequences for political representation and federal funding to Texas and Florida if unauthorized immigrants are not included in the US Census.
Republicans push to remove undocumented immigrants from Census count

The Georgia electric school bus factory shows the far-reaching consequences of Trump’s federal funding cuts

Fast Company
“There are a lot of common interests between the union and the company,” said Arthur Wheaton, ILR director of labor studies. “The union can benefit the company by giving management workers’ insights, gained from firsthand experience on how to solve problems.”
The Georgia electric school bus factory shows the far-reaching consequences of Trump’s federal funding cuts

$888 million GM investment in Tonawanda amidst climate change law challenges, tariffs

WGRZ 2
"Well if you look at what's been happening in the market, Ford thought they would see a lot more of the F-150 Lightnings (electric pickup trucks) and they had to shut down the plant for a while cause they had too much capacity," Art Wheaton said.
$888 million GM investment in Tonawanda amidst climate change law challenges, tariffs

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