An extensive collection of key workplace federal documents from the Commission on Family and Medical Leave, Congressional Budget Office, Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports and Issue Briefs, Department of Labor Special Reports, Dunlop Commission, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Glass Ceiling Commission, Women's Bureau, and more.
Key Workplace Documents are selected by Stuart Basefsky an Information Specialist and Instructor at Catherwood Library and Director of the IWS News Bureau for the Institute for Workplace Studies (IWS) in the New York City Office of the ILR School.
Manuscripts from 2012
Globalization, Worker Insecurity, and Policy Approaches, Raymond J. Ahearn
The Debt Limit: History and Recent Increases, D. Andrew Austin and Mindy R. Levin
Immigration of Temporary Lower-Skilled Workers: Current Policy and Related Issues, Andorra Bruno
The Latino Labor Force at a Glance, Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”: Issues for Congress, David F. Burrelli
CBO and JCT’s Estimates of the Effects of the Affordable Care Act on the Number of People Obtaining Employment-Based Health Insurance, Congressional Budget Office
Comparing the Compensation of Federal and Private-Sector Employees, Congressional Budget Office
Estimated Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on Employment and Economic Output from October 2011 Through December 2011, Congressional Budget Office
Small Firms, Employment, and Federal Policy, Congressional Budget Office
Understanding and Responding to Persistently High Unemployment, Congressional Budget Office
Small Business Size Standards: A Historical Analysis of Contemporary Issues, Robert Jay Dilger
The Depreciating Dollar: Economic Effects and Policy Response, Craig K. Elwell
Racial Profiling: Legal and Constitutional Issues, Jody Feder
Vulnerable Youth: Employment and Job Training Programs, Adrienne L. Fernandes-Alcantara
Youth and the Labor Force: Background and Trends, Adrienne L. Fernandes-Alcantara
Unemployed Older Workers: Many Experience Challenges Regaining Employment and Face Reduced Retirement Security, Government Accountability Office
Sourcing Policy: Selected Developments and Issues, L. Elaine Halchin
Trade Primer: Qs and As on Trade Concepts, Performance, and Policy, J. F. Hornbeck
Federal Employees’ Retirement System: Benefits and Financing, Katelin P. Isaacs
Foreign Direct Investment in the United States: An Economic Analysis, James K. Jackson
Outsourcing and Insourcing Jobs in the U.S. Economy: Evidence Based on Foreign Investment Data, James K. Jackson
International Trade: Rules of Origin, Vivian C. Jones and Michael F. Martin
Bahrain: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy, Kenneth Katzman
Economic Growth and the Unemployment Rate, Linda Levine
Job Growth During the Recovery, Linda Levine
The U.S. Income Distribution and Mobility: Trends and International Comparisons, Linda Levine
Domestic Content Legislation: The Buy American Act and Complementary Little Buy American Provisions, John R. Luckey
Private Health Insurance Market Reforms in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), Annie L. Mach and Bernadette Fernandez
Insourcing Functions Performed by Federal Contractors: An Overview of the Legal Issues, Kate M. Manuel and Jack Maskell
Sovereign Debt in Advanced Economies: Overview and Issues for Congress, Rebecca M. Nelson
Keystone XL Pipeline Project: Key Issues, Paul W. Parfomak, Neelesh Nerurkar, Linda Luther, and Adam Vann
Representatives and Senators: Trends in Member Characteristics Since 1945, R. Eric Petersen
Border Security: Immigration Enforcement Between Ports of Entry, Marc R. Rosenblum
Nanotechnology: A Policy Primer, John F. Sargent Jr
Industrial Competitiveness and Technological Advancement: Debate Over Government Policy, Wendy H. Schacht
U.S. Farm Income, Randy Schnepf
Immigration-Related Detention: Current Legislative Issues, Alison Siskin
Same-Sex Marriages: Legal Issues, Alison M. Smith
Social Security Programs Throughout the World: The Americas, 2011, Social Security Administration and International Social Security Association
Requiring Individuals to Obtain Health Insurance: A Constitutional Analysis, jennifer Staman, Cynthia Brougher, Edward C. Liu, Erika K. Lunder, and Kenneth R. Thomas
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC): A Fact Sheet, John J. Topoleski
The African-American Labor Force in the Recovery, United States Department of Labor
Capitol Police: Retirement Benefits, Pay, Duties, and Attrition Compared to Other Federal Police Forces, United States Government Accountability Office
Unemployment Insurance: Economic Circumstances of Individuals Who Exhausted Benefits, United States Government Accountability Office
Proposed Keystone XL Pipeline: Legal Issues, Adam Vann, Kristina Alexander, Vanessa K. Burrows, and Kenneth R. Thomas
U.S. Immigration Policy on Permanent Admissions, Ruth Ellen Wasem
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Countries: Comparative Trade and Economic Analysis, Brock R. Williams
Manuscripts from 2011
U.S. Multinational Services Companies: Effects of Foreign Affiliate Activity on U.S. Employment, Lisa Alejandro, Richard Brown, Erick Oh, Joann Peterson, Samantha Brady Pham, Matthew Reisman, and Isaac Wohl
The Proposed U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement, M Angeles Villarreal
International Violence Against Women: U.S. Response and Policy Issues, Luisa Blanchfield, Rhoda Margesson, Tiaji Salaam-Blyther, Nina M. Serafino, and Liana Sun Wyler
Proposed U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement: Labor Issues, Mary Jane Bolle
Proposed U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement and Potential Employment Effects: Analysis of Studies, Mary Jane Bolle and James K. Jackson
Funding Gaps and Government Shutdowns: CRS Experts, Clinton T. Brass
Religion and the Workplace: Legal Analysis of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as It Applies to Religion and Religious Organizations, Cynthia Brougher
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: Update on Families Served and Work Participation, Kay E. Brown
Immigration Legislation and Issues in the 111th Congress, Andorra Bruno, Karma Ester, Margaret Mikyung Lee, Alison Siskin, and Ruth Ellen Wasem
Charting International Labor Comparisons, Bureau of Labor Statistics
China and the United States—A Comparison of Green Energy Programs and Policies, Richard J. Campbell
CBO's 2011 Long-Term Projections for Social Security: Additional Information, Congressional Budget Office
CBO's 2011 Long-Term Projections for Social Security: Infographic, Congressional Budget Office
CBO’s Labor Force Projections Through 2021, Congressional Budget Office
Changes in the Distribution of Workers’ Hourly Wages Between 1979 and 2009, Congressional Budget Office
Estimated Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on Employment and Economic Output from April 2011 Through June 2011, Congressional Budget Office
Estimated Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on Employment and Economic Output from January 2011 Through March 2011, Congressional Budget Office
Migrants’ Remittances and Related Economic Flows, Congressional Budget Office
Annual Report 2011, Congressional-Executive Commission on China
Trade in Services: The Doha Development Agenda Negotiations and U.S. Goals, William H. Cooper
The Proposed U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA): Provisions and Implications, William H. Cooper, Mark E. Manyin, Remy Jurenas, and Michaela D. Platzer
Analysis of a Permanent Prohibition on Implementing the Major Health Care Legislation Enacted in March 2010, Douglas W. Elmendorf
Economic Recovery: Sustaining U.S. Economic Growth in a Post-Crisis Economy, Craig K. Elwell
United States-Canada Trade and Economic Relationship: Prospects and Challenges, Ian F. Fergusson
Welfare, Work, and Poverty Status of Female-Headed Families with Children: 1987-2009, Thomas Gabe
Antipoverty Effects of Unemployment Insurance, Thomas Gabe and Julie M. Whitaker
Economic Development Assistance for Communities Affected by Employment Changes Due to Military Base Closures (BRAC), Oscar R. Gonzales
Gender Pay Differences: Progress Made, but Women Remain Overrepresented Among Low-Wage Workers, Government Accountability Office
Dispute Settlement in the Proposed U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA), Jeanne J. Grimmett
World Trade Organization (WTO) Decisions and Their Effect in U.S. Law, Jeanne J. Grimmett
WTO Dispute Settlement: Status of U.S. Compliance in Pending Cases, Jeanne J. Grimmett
Workplace Violence, 1993-2009: National Crime Victimization Survey and the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, Erika Harrell PhD.
The Proposed U.S.-Panama Free Trade Agreement, J. F. Hornbeck
Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and Its Role in U.S. Trade Policy, J. F. Hornbeck and Laine Elise Rover
An Analysis of the “Buffett Rule”, Thomas L. Hungerford
Changes in the Distribution of Income Among Tax Filers Between 1996 and 2006: The Role of Labor Income, Capital Income, and Tax Policy, Thomas L. Hungerford
Finance and the Economy: Occupy Wall Street in Historical Perspective, Mark Jickling and Sean M. Hoskins
India: Domestic Issues, Strategic Dynamics, and U.S. Relations, K. Alan Kronstadt, Paul K. Kerr, Michael F. Martin, and Bruce Vaughn
Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response: The SAFER Grant Program, Lennard G. Kruger
Economic Growth and the Unemployment Rate, Linda Levine
Job Creation in the Manufacturing Revival, Marc Levinson
State and Local Government Debt: An Analysis, Steven Maguire
State and Local Government Debt: An Analysis, Steven Maquire
Conflicts of Interest in Derivatives Clearing, Rena S. Miller
China-U.S. Trade Issues, Wayne M. Morrison
Past Government Shutdowns: Key Resources, Jared Conrad Nagel and Justin Murray
U.S. International Trade: Trends and Forecasts, Dick K. Nanto and J. Michael Donnelly
Greening of the World of Work: O*NET® Project’s Book of References, National Center for O*NET Development
Private Health Insurance Premiums and Rate Reviews, Mark Newsom and Bernadette Fernandez
Congressional Lawmaking: A Perspective On Secrecy and Transparency, Walter J. Oleszek
Keystone XL Pipeline Project: Key Issues, Paul W. Parfomak, Neelesh Nerurkar, Linda Luther, and Adam Vann
U.S. Wind Turbine Manufacturing: Federal Support for an Emerging Industry, Michaela D. Platzer