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
The Debt Limit: History and Recent Increases, D. Andrew Austin and Mindy R. Levin
Comparing the Compensation of Federal and Private-Sector Employees, Congressional Budget Office
Sourcing Policy: Selected Developments and Issues, L. Elaine Halchin
International Trade: Rules of Origin, Vivian C. Jones and Michael F. Martin
Border Security: Immigration Enforcement Between Ports of Entry, Marc R. Rosenblum
Immigration-Related Detention: Current Legislative Issues, Alison Siskin
Capitol Police: Retirement Benefits, Pay, Duties, and Attrition Compared to Other Federal Police Forces, United States Government Accountability Office
Proposed Keystone XL Pipeline: Legal Issues, Adam Vann, Kristina Alexander, Vanessa K. Burrows, and Kenneth R. Thomas
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
Characteristics of Scientists and Engineers in the United States: 2006, Steven Proudfoot
Trafficking in Persons in Latin America and the Caribbean, Clare Ribando Seelke
Nanotechnology and Environmental, Health, and Safety: Issues for Consideration, John F. Sargent Jr.
Nanotechnology: A Policy Primer, John F. Sargent Jr.
The Employee Free Choice Act, Jon O. Shimabukuro
The Changing Demographic Profile of the United States, Laura B. Shrestha and Elayne J. Heisler
Social Security Programs Throughout the World: Africa, 2011, Social Security Administration and International Social Security Association
The National Directory of New Hires, Carmen Solomon-Fears
Privacy Protections for Personal Information Online, Gina Stevens
401(k) Plans and Retirement Savings: Issues for Congress, John J. Topoleski
Addressing Long-Term Unemployment After The Great Recession: The Crucial Role Of Workforce Training, United States Congress Joint Economic Committee
The Asian-American Labor Force in the Recovery, United States Department of Labor
The Black Labor Force in the Recovery, United States Department of Labor
The Hispanic Labor Force in the Recovery, United States Department of Labor
Women’s Employment During the Recovery, United States Department of Labor
Delphi Pension Plans: GM Agreements With Unions Give Rise to Unique Differences in Participant Benefits, United States Government Accountability Office
Health Care Coverage: Job Lock and the Potential Impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, United States Government Accountability Office
Changing American Households, U.S. Census Bureau
The Economic Effects of Significant U.S. Import Restraints, U. S. International Trade Commission
Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery Issues, Ruth Ellen Wasem
Overview of Immigration Issues in the 112th Congress, Ruth Ellen Wasem
Unauthorized Aliens Residing in the United States: Estimates Since 1986, Ruth Ellen Wasem
Unemployment Compensation (Insurance) and Military Service, Julie M. Whitaker
Women in America: Indicators of Social and Economic Well-Being, White House Council on Women and Girls
Manuscripts from 2010
Trade Primer: Qs and As on Trade Concepts, Performance, and Policy, Raymond J. Ahearn
World Trade Organization (WTO): Issues in the Debate on Continued U.S. Participation, Raymond J. Ahearn and Ian F. Fergusson
An Overview and Examination of the Indian Services Sector, Lisa Alejandro, Eric Forden, Allison Gosney, Erland Herfindahl, Dennis Luther, Erick Oh, Joann Peterson, Matthew Reisman, and Isaac Wohl
The Law of Church and State: Public Aid to Sectarian Schools, Cynthia Brougher
Immigration-Related Worksite Enforcement: Performance Measures, Andorra Bruno
Unauthorized Aliens in the United States, Andorra Bruno
Unauthorized Alien Students: Issues and "DREAM Act" Legislation, Andorra Bruno
“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell:” The Law and Military Policy on Same-Sex Behavior, David F. Burrelli
The U.S. Motor Vehicle Industry: Confronting a New Dynamic in the Global Economy, Bill Canis and Brent D. Yacobucci
Estimated Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on Employment and Economic Output From April 2010 Through June 2010, Congressional Budget Office
How Policies to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Could Affect Employment, Congressional Budget Office
Immigration Policy in the United States: An Update, Congressional Budget Office
Policies for Increasing Economic Growth and Employment in 2010 and 2011, Congressional Budget Office
The Role of Immigrants in the U.S. Labor Market: An Update, Congressional Budget Office
Unemployment Insurance Benefits and Family Income of the Unemployed, Congressional Budget Office