Wednesday, February 01, 2012
[IWS] Weekly Bulletin, 1 February 2012
IWS Documented News Service
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Institute for Workplace Studies----------------- Professor Samuel B. Bacharach
School of Industrial & Labor Relations-------- Director, Institute for Workplace Studies
Cornell University
16 East 34th Street, 4th floor---------------------- Stuart Basefsky
New York, NY 10016 -------------------------------Director, IWS News Bureau
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IWS Weekly Bulletin, 1 February 2012
Academic Research
IZA Discussion Papers (Institute for the Study of Labor)
http://www.iza.org/en/webcontent/publications/papers
Recent studies include ---
6299 Exploring the Causes of Frictional Wage Dispersion
6298 Insurance versus Savings for the Poor: Why One Should Offer Either Both or None
6297 International Comparisons in Health Economics: Evidence from Aging Studies
6296 The Effects of World War II on Economic and Health Outcomes across Europe
6295 Is Caste Destiny? Occupational Diversification among Dalits in Rural India
6294 Selective Hiring and Welfare Analysis in Labor Market Models
6293 Remittances and Children's Capabilities: New Evidence from Kyrgyzstan, 2005-2008
6292 Is There Such Thing as Middle Class Values? Class Differences, Values and Political Orientations in Latin America
6291 Innovation, Employment and Skills in Advanced and Developing Countries: A Survey of the Literature
6290 Laws and Norms
DigitalCommons@ILR--Most Recent Additions
http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/recent_additions.html
Home Page at - http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/
Government Reports/Press - International, Federal, State, Local
International
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Dublin Foundation)
Foundation Findings - Working time in the EU [31 January 2012]
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/publications/htmlfiles/ef1145.htm
or
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/pubdocs/2011/45/en/1/EF1145EN.pdf
[full-text, 24 pages]
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Dublin Foundation)
European Industrial Relations Observatory (EIRO)
EUROPEAN LEVEL
Social partners launch review of Working Time Directive [30 January 2012]
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/eiro/2011/11/articles/eu1111051i.htm
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Dublin Foundation)
European Industrial Relations Observatory (EIRO)
EIROnline: European Industrial Relations Links
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/eiro/relatedsites.htm
International Labour Organization (ILO)
Global Employment Trends 2012: Preventing a deeper jobs crisis [24 January 2012]
http://www.ilo.org/global/publications/books/global-employment-trends/WCMS_171571/lang--en/index.htm
or
[full-text, 121 pages]
Japan Institute for Labour Policy and Training (JILPT)
JAPANESE JOURNAL OF LABOUR STUDIES (2012)
http://www.jil.go.jp/english/ejournal/index.html
Federal
BLS: Fact Sheet | Hispanic Women | January 2012
Workplace Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities to Women of Hispanic or Latino Ethnicity [30 January 2012]
http://www.bls.gov/iif/oshwc/cfoi/osar0015.htm
or
http://www.bls.gov/iif/oshwc/cfoi/osar0015.pdf
[full-text, 3 pages]
BLS: Compensation and Working Conditions
http://www.bls.gov/opub/cwc/
TRACKING EMPLOYMENT-BASED HEALTH BENEFITS IN CHANGING TIMES [27 January 2012]
by Brian Mauersberger
http://www.bls.gov/opub/cwc/cm20120125ar01p1.htm
or
http://www.bls.gov/opub/cwc/print/cm20120125ar01p1.htm
BLS: Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization for States, 2011 Annual Averages [27 January 2012]
http://www.bls.gov/lau/stalt.htm
Census
Summary File 2
Detailed 2010 Census information by race and ethnic groups, released on a flow basis in December through May [updated 26 January 2012]
http://2010.census.gov/news/press-kits/sf2/summary-file-2.html
Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
Comparing the Compensation of Federal and Private-Sector Employees [30 January 2012]
http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=12696
or
http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/126xx/doc12696/01-30-FedPay.pdf
[full-text, 28 pages]
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Border Security: Immigration Enforcement Between Ports of Entry
Marc R. Rosenblum, Specialist in Immigration Policy
January 6, 2012
http://fpc.state.gov/documents/organization/180681.pdf
[full-text, 46 pages
or
http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/key_workplace/878/
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Capitol Police: Retirement Benefits, Pay, Duties, and Attrition Compared to Other Federal Police Forces. GAO-12-58, January 24.
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-12-58
or
http://www.gao.gov/assets/590/587909.pdf
[full-text, 70 pages]
or
http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/key_workplace/877/
Health and Human Resources
Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
2012 HHS Poverty Guidelines
[25 January 2012]
http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/12poverty.shtml
National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)
NCHS Data Brief ■ No. 83 ■ January 2012
Health and Access to Care Among Employed and Unemployed Adults: United States, 2009–2010 [24 January 2012]
Anne K. Driscoll, Dr.P.H., and Amy B. Bernstein, Sc.D.
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db83.htm
or
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db83.pdf
[full-text, 8 pages]
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Office of Advocacy
2011 Small Business Profiles for the States and Territories [26 January 2012]
http://www.sba.gov/advocacy/848/41391
Institutes/Associations/Commercial
Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
Press Release 26 January 2012
Relocation Falls To Near Record Low
JUST 7.5% OF JOB SEEKERS MOVE FOR NEW POSITIONS IN SECOND HALF OF 2011
http://www.challengergray.com/press/press.aspx
Mercer/World Economic Forum (WEF) Talent Mobility Report
http://www.mercer.com/globaltalent
Talent Mobility Good Practices: Collaboration at the Core of Driving Economic Growth [23 January 2012]
http://www.mercer.com/WEF-Full-Report
or
[full-text, 110 pages--free registration may be necessary for access]
IN-DEPTH TALENT MOBILITY CASE STUDIES
http://www.mercer.com/WEF-In-Depth-Studies
KEY RESEARCH FINDINGS
http://107.21.200.3/mercer-wef/research-findings.php
GLOBAL TALENT MOBILITY CASE STUDIES
http://www.mercer.com/WEF-Case-Studies
Press Release 23 January 2012
New site features World Economic Forum/Mercer research, plus resources and advice on global mobility
http://www.mercer.com/press-releases/World-Economic-Forum-and-Mercer-research
Towers Watson
Leverage Sales Managers to Create Superior Performance [November 2011]
http://www.towerswatson.com/research/5832
or
http://www.towerswatson.com/research-and-ideas/deliverpdf.asp?pdf=5832
[full-text, 16 pages --FREE REGISTRATION may be required]
Law
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Proposed Keystone XL Pipeline: Legal Issues
Adam Vann, Legislative Attorney
Kristina Alexander, Legislative Attorney
Vanessa K. Burrows, Legislative Attorney
Kenneth R. Thomas,Legislative Attorney
January 23, 2012
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42124.pdf
[full-text, 32 pages]
or
http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/key_workplace/879/
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
International Trade: Rules of Origin
Vivian C. Jones, Specialist in International Trade and Finance
Michael F. Martin, Analyst in Asian Trade and Finance
January 5, 2012
http://fpc.state.gov/documents/organization/180678.pdf
[full-text, 22 pages]
U.S. Commercial Service
EUROPEAN UNION: TRANSFERRING PERSONAL DATA FROM THE EU TO THE U.S. [January 2012]
http://www.buyusainfo.net/docs/x_7956987.pdf
[full-text, 3 pages]
HRM Asia-- http://www.hrmasia.com/
ASIAN EMPLOYMENT LAW GUIDE
http://www.hrmasia.com/employment-law-asia/
National Employment Law Project (NELP)
Wage Theft Resources – (see links below)
"Winning Wage Justice," a comprehensive guide outlining 28 state and city best-practice policies that community groups can implement to fight wage theft.
Continuing our "Winning Wage Justice" series, NELP is pleased to share these new publications:
· A Summary of Research on Wage-and-Hour Violations in the United States
· Talking Points on the Need for Stronger Anti-Wage Theft Laws
· Choosing the Policy Options Right for Your Community
· Round-up of Recent State and Local Activity to Combat Wage Theft
The White House
19 January 2012
Executive Order -- Establishing Visa and Foreign Visitor Processing Goals and the Task Force on Travel and Competitiveness
Statistical Reports
BEA: PERSONAL INCOME AND OUTLAYS, DECEMBER 2011 [30 January 2012]
http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/pi/2012/pi1211.htm
or
http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/pi/2012/pdf/pi1211.pdf
[full-text, 13 pages]
or
http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/pi/2012/xls/pi1211.xls
[spreadsheet]
and
Highlights
http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/pi/2012/pdf/pi1211_fax.pdf
BEA: Gross Domestic Product, 4th quarter and Annual 2011 (advance estimate) [27 January 2012]
http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/gdp/gdpnewsrelease.htm
or
http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/gdp/2012/pdf/gdp4q11_adv.pdf
[full-text, 14 pages]
or
http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/gdp/2012/xls/gdp4q11_adv.xls
[spreadsheet]
and
Highlights
http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/gdp/2012/pdf/gdp4q11_adv_fax.pdf
BLS: UNION MEMBERS -- 2011 [27 January 2012]
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/union2.nr0.htm
or
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/union2.pdf
[full-text, 12 pages]
BLS: EMPLOYMENT COST INDEX - DECEMBER 2011 [31 January 2012]
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/eci.nr0.htm
or
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/eci.pdf
[full-text, 21 pages]
and
Supplemental Files Table of Contents
http://www.bls.gov/web/eci.supp.toc.htm
BLS: MASS LAYOFFS -- DECEMBER 2011
ANNUAL TOTALS -- 2011 [25 January 2012]
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/mmls.nr0.htm
or
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/mmls.pdf
[full-text, 10 pages]
Idiosyncratic But Relevant Facts
Census
Facts for Features
CB12-FF.01 4 January 2012
Black (African-American) History Month: February 2012
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/cb12-ff01.html
Or
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/pdf/cb12ff-01_blackhistory.pdf
[full-text, 5 pages]
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
2012 Presidential Primary and Caucus Calendar
http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?TabId=24075
2012 State and Presidential Primary and Caucus Dates
http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?tabid=24079
Press Release 11 January 2012
Primary and Caucus Dates
http://ncsl.typepad.com/the_thicket/2012/01/primary-and-caucus-dates.html
NOTE: In light of the continuing economic crisis, it is wise to educate ourselves about the social dangers that can result if societies and individuals forget the lessons of history and act irresponsibly. With this in mind, the following ongoing educational project is being brought to your attention.
Camp des Milles: A Memorial for the Future
http://www.campdesmilles.org/index.html
or
http://www.campdesmilles.org/content/view/1/7/lang,eng
[English Version]
NOTE: The IWS Documented News Service is committed to helping the Rwanda Tribunal garner more attention world-wide. The lessons and legacy of ground-breaking legal matters related to the unspeakable events in Rwanda should not be forgotten. Humans, whether from rich or poor countries, must remain vigilant in curbing the motivations that lead individuals and groups to violent hatred and barbaric acts against a class of people. Consequently, items about this tribunal, which will end shortly after 2012, will appear from time to time on this news service.
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR)
www.ictr.org
THE BACHARACH BLOG
http://bacharachblog.com/
Creative Leadership
Posted by wbriggs on Jan 25, 2012
http://sambacharach.com/bacharachblog/leader/creative-leadership/
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