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DESCRIPTION:When labor peace breaks down\, the consequences reach far beyon
 d the bargaining table. As labor conflicts become more visible and negotia
 tions more complex\, one of the least‑understood questions in labor rela
 tions is also among the most important: Who helps the parties when the sta
 kes are highest?\n\nThis Keynote will explore the role and impact of labor
  mediation and why preserving that capacity matters for workers\, employer
 s\, the economy\, and the public. Drawing on recent developments in confli
 ct and dispute resolution\, the session examines the essential role of med
 iators\, the repercussions of downsizing the Federal Mediation and Concili
 ation Service\, and the urgent need to rebuild what is close to being lost
 .\n\nJoin Cornell ILR School Dean Alex Colvin as he moderates a panel feat
 uring faculty members Ariel Avgar\, Dionne Pohler\, and Javier Ramirez for
  a critical conversation on the evolving landscape and actions necessary t
 o build labor peace.\n\nWhat You'll Learn:\n\nWhy labor mediation is a spe
 cialized craftWhy the loss of experienced labor mediators mattersHow a mor
 e polarized and conflict-prone environment is changing the workplace and l
 abor relationsWhy trusted neutrals are essential in high-stakes disputesHo
 w education\, training\, and collaboration can help preserve mediation cap
 acity\nSpeakers:\n\nAriel Avgar\nDavid M. Cohen Professor of Labor Relatio
 ns\, Law\, and History\nCornell ILR School\n\n\n\nCornell ILR School\n\nAl
 exander Colvin\nKenneth F. Kahn '69 Dean\, Martin F. Scheinman ’75\, MS 
 ’76\, Professor of Conflict Resolution\nCornell ILR School\n\n\n\nDionne
  Pohler\nDavid and Alexandra Lipsky Professor in Dispute Resolution and La
 bor Relations\nCornell ILR School\n\n\n\nJavier Ramirez\nExecutive Manager
 \, National Conflict Resolution Service\, Scheinman Institute\nCornell ILR
  School
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SUMMARY:Labor Peace at Risk: Why Mediators Matter in Polarized Times 
URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.cornell.edu/event/labor-peace-at-risk-why-medi
 ators-matter-in-polarized-times
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