The Office (Season 5) is here! – DVD
The Office (Season 5) is now available on DVD from the Catherwood Library. Ask for it by call# (PN1992.77 .O34 2009) at the Circulation Desk to check it out.
And, yes, Season 5 also has its very own Wikipedia page, but don’t look at it, if you want to be surprised.
Workplace Issues Today: Ford employees continue to stand against concessions
1,712 workers at Ford Motor Co.’s plant in Claycomo, Kansas voted yesterday to reject concessions put forth by the company. Despite favorable reviews from the UAW Vice President, only 147 union members voted in favor of concessions. Two other plants, both in Michigan, rejected the concessions as well, but one in Michigan and one in Ohio voted overall in favor. Voting continues this week across the country, so the final outcome of the concession vote will not be known until Saturday at the earliest. Ford Co. continues to push for the concessions, saying they are necessary in order to remain competitive with GM, etc. The concessions include a six-year ban on strikes over wages and a pay freeze for all new/recent hires. The UAW national bargaining team managed to negotiate for a $1000 bonus for approval of the concessions, and new products or repairs at some locations.
See “Claycomo workers reject concessions,” by Greg Hack, Kansas City Star, Oct 26 2009 (JKW)
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Workplace Issues Today: Boeing and IAM in talks over new assembly line
Boeing and the International Association of Machinists have been talking for weeks in Washington about where the companies new manufacturing line for 787s will be placed. Their two options are Everett, Washington or Charleston, South Carolina. Boeing representatives cite the frequent strikes that occur in the Puget Sound area as a deterrent for the placement of the new assembly line, as the Charleston workforce voted to get rid of their union. Questions have arisen over the feasibility of placing the new line in Charleston because an entirely new plant would have to be built, while in Everett equipment would only have to rearranged and an experienced workers could be used. Insiders say that the talks are strained due to the lack of trust on either side, leading to a deadlock only a week before the board meeting that will decide the assembly line’s future.
See “Boeing, union deadlocked in secret talks over new 787 line,” by Dominic Gates, The Seattle Times, Oct 22 2009 (SD)
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Find Company Profiles Before Your Interview!
The web site is: http://guides.library.cornell.edu/interview
Best viewed in full screen! Click the full screen icon before you click play.
The steps demonstrated are:
1. Go to http://guides.library.cornell.edu/interview
2. Click the ‘Company Profiles’ tab.
3. Select ‘Business Source Complete”.
4. Enter the name of the company you are interested in and click ‘Search’.
5. On the left hand side, click ‘Company Profiles’.
6. If available, there will be a Datamonitor profile of the company in PDF format.
Workplace Issues Today: Mandated vaccinations for hospital staff causes dissent
Amid growing concerns about the swine flu pandemic, hospitals and employees are increasingly at odds over mandatory vaccinations for nurses and staff. More and more hospitals around the country are requiring employees to receive seasonal flu shots, a step many health administrators say is vital to preventing transmission of the flu virus. Many hospital employees, however, view the mandating of flu shots as an invasion of privacy, and are afraid staff will be fired if they refuse to be vaccinated. Recent studies have shown that the ratio of vaccinated health care workers mirrors that of the general population at around 33 percent.
See “Hospitals, workers at odds over flu shots,” by Kelly Brewington, Baltimore Sun, Oct 19 2009 (SBG)
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Workplace Issues Today: Healthcare reform takes a step forward
A victory was gained for Democrats in the Senate yesterday when the Senate Finance Committee approved a healthcare reform measure. The measure was approved by a 14-9 vote, with Republican Senator Olympia Snowe voting in favor. As the first Republican in the Senate to endorse a healthcare reform measure, Senator Snowe said that her vote was made with reservations, and does not necessarily reflect the way she will vote in the future. Most Republicans continue to lambast the bill, calling it too costly, and too heavy-handed (i.e. too much government intervention). Several private health insurance stocks fell after the committee’s vote was announced.
See “Senate panel backs healthcare reform,” by John Whitesides & Donna Smith, Reuters, Reuters, Oct 14 2009 (JKW)
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Annual Review of Economics (new!)
The non-profit publisher Annual Reviews, which may be more well-known for its review articles of scientific primary research, has released 3 new titles as part of an Economics collection: Annual Review of Economics; Annual Review of Resource Economics; and the forthcoming Annual Review of Financial Economics.
The current issue of Annual Review of Economics includes ILR-relevant articles such as: “The Economic Consequences of the International Migration of Labor”; “A Behavioral Account of the Labor Market: The Role of Fairness Concerns”; and “CEOs”.
The Cornell University Library has subscribed to this collection for the Cornell University Community. Ask us for help if you’re having trouble with access.
RQOTM: Find Grants!
Our Reference Question of the Month answers the question, where can I find grants to which to apply? The answer lists a wealth of resources that are the best sources for grants of all types, sizes and amounts. For specific help using any of these resources, contact the Catherwood Library.
Fall Break Hours
Please note the following changes to Catherwood Library’s hours for Fall Break:
Saturday, 10/10: CLOSED
Sunday, 10/11: CLOSED
Monday, 10/12: 8am-5pm
Tuesday, 10/13: 8am-11pm
Thanks!
Why didn’t you get the offer? Could be Facebook
A recent survey by CareerBuilder found that 45% of hiring managers had checked the profiles of candidates on one or more social networking sites during the hiring process. Of those that had, 35% reported using the information they found as a reason NOT to hire a candidate. Of those, the reasons most often cited for not offering a position:
- Candidate posted provocative or inappropriate photographs or information – 53 percent
- Candidate posted content about them drinking or using drugs – 44 percent
- Candidate bad-mouthed their previous employer, co-workers or clients – 35 percent
- Candidate showed poor communication skills – 29 percent
- Candidate made discriminatory comments – 26 percent
- Candidate lied about qualifications – 24 percent
- Candidate shared confidential information from previous employer – 20 percent
Considering applying to jobs or already have an interview? Visit Young Entrepreneur’s Facebook Privacy – Your Essential Guide to learn how to change your privacy settings.
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