Amazon Sticks to Its Playbook in Latest Unionization Push in NYC
Organizers from Staten Island’s Amazon facilities have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to form a union. They’ve collected roughly 2,000 signatures. It’s the latest in a series of similar moves by other Amazon warehouse workers to…
Expert Available to Discuss COVID-19 Vaccine for Children
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s independent vaccine advisers are meeting Tuesday to discuss Pfizer’s request for authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11. If the FDA approves it, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s independent advisory…
Why would governors fight vaccine mandates?
This week, the Republican governors of Texas and Florida challenged the coronavirus vaccine mandates put forth by President Joe Biden. Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order banning any entity in the state from enforcing a vaccine mandate. Florida…
Reboot of The Wonder Years reflects a positive direction of change across the network television industry
The Wonder Years, the 1980s television show evoking nostalgia in many Americans for decades, is finally back on television screens, but this time with greater impact. The 2021 reboot of the class show features a Black family, the Williams, set…
Strategies for promoting the COVID-19 vaccine for children
When the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available for kids ages 5-11, most vaccinated parents will get their children the shot. However, this will also be a prime opportunity for those who are anti-vaccine to ramp up their efforts to discredit the…
How to stop misinformation on social media
Syracuse University Professor Jennifer Stromer-Galley has been studying social media before it was called social media. Five years ago, she laid out a simple three-point plan to help stem the tide of misinformation on Facebook. Today, those three recommendations remain…
The heart of the wine world welcomes Sotheby’s
The capital of the wine world will finally have a spot on the docket at one of the most luxurious international auction houses. Last week, Sotheby’s announced that it will begin hosting regular wine and spirit auctions in France. The…
Huntington Beach Oil Spill – Reputation Management and Environment Will Need Cleaning Up
Syracuse University professors Erika Schneider and Linda Ivany provide thoughtful commentary on the oil spill impacting the coast of Orange County, California. Both are available for interviews and additional questions as this story evolves. Erika Schneider is a public relations…
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebrates Indigenous Resilience and Persistence
Scott Stevens is the director of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Program and an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S). Philip Arnold is associate professor and chair of the Department of Religion in A&S and…
“Holiday Shopping Season in Peril” says Supply Chain Expert, as Backup of Container Ships Continues
Syracuse University Professor of Supply Chain Management Pat Penfield offers thoughts and insight on the consumer impact of shipping delays. Professor Penfield has been interviewed by national print and broadcast outlets and is available for interview on this topic by…