In addition to my historical research, I also perform policy research with Professor J. Mijin Cha and the Worker Institute at Cornell University on how unions can address the challenges and opportunities we face with climate change. My research generally focuses on the renewable energy industry, deep decarbonization, and labor standards.
Reports
Skinner, Lara; Hoek Spaans, Avalon; Moskowitz, Hunter; Lamm, Nathan; Harper; and Raman, Anita. (2023) Washington Climate Jobs Roadmap. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University, ILR School, The Worker Institute. https://ecommons.cornell.edu/items/19e9d3bd-ed75-46c7-b90b-428e6927dd6c
Media Coverage of this report:
- Washington State Standard. “Labor’s plan for fighting climate change and creating jobs in Washington.” July 31st, 2023. https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2023/07/31/labors-plan-for-fighting-climate-change-and-creating-jobs-in-washington/
- Columbia Basin Herald. “Wash. unions join in support of climate-friendly jobs.” September 13th, 2023. https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2023/sep/13/wash-unions-join-support-climate-friendly-jobs/
Cha, J. Mijin; Moskowitz, Hunter; Skinner, Lara; & Phillips, Matt. (2022) Maine Climate Jobs Report. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University, ILR School, The Worker Institute. https://ecommons.cornell.edu/handle/1813/111020
Media Coverage of this report:
- Maine Public Radio. “Labor unions form new group to combat climate change in Maine.” March 2nd, 2022. https://www.mainepublic.org/environment-and-outdoors/2022-03-01/labor-unions-form-new-group-to-combat-climate-change-in-maine
- The Portland Press Herald. “Maine unions to form climate change panel.” February, 28th, 2022. https://www.pressherald.com/2022/02/28/unions-to-form-climate-change-panel/
Skinner, Lara R., Cha, J. Mijin; Hoek Spaans, Avalon; Moskowitz, Hunter, & Raman, Anita (2022) Building a just transition for a resilient future: a climate jobs program for Rhode Island. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University, ILR School, The Worker Institute. https://ecommons.cornell.edu/handle/1813/110931
Media Coverage of this report:
- Boston Globe. “Labor and environmental coalition calls for R.I. to transition to a clean energy economy.” February 3, 2021. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/02/03/metro/labor-environmental-coalition-calls-ri-transition-clean-energy-economy/
- ecoRI News. “New Report Outlines Equitable Climate Action Plan for Rhode Island.” February 3, 2021. https://www.ecori.org/social-justice-archive/2022/2/3/new-report-outlines-equitable-climate-action-plan-for-rhode-island
Skinner, Lara R., Cha, J. Mijin, Moskowitz, Hunter, & Phillips, Matt. (2021) Combatting climate change, reversing inequality: a climate jobs program for Texas. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University, ILR School, The Worker Institute. https://ecommons.cornell.edu/handle/1813/104211
Media Coverage of this report:
- Houston Chronicle, “Energy transition could create 1.1 million jobs in Texas, report says.” July 26, 2021. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/energy/article/Energy-transition-could-create-1-1-million-jobs-16340230.php
- Gizmodo, “‘Everyone Wants a Good Job’: The Texas Unions Fighting for a Green New Deal.” August 18, 2021. https://gizmodo.com/the-texas-unions-fighting-for-a-green-new-deal-1847432841
- Grist, “Don’t mess with Texas unions.” July 30th, 2021. https://grist.org/beacon/dont-mess-with-texas-unions/
- The Guardian, “How the US Labor Movement is Getting to Grips with the Climate Crisis.” September 20th, 2021. https://www.theguardian.com/money/2021/sep/20/labor-climate-allies-green-union-jobs
Moskowitz, H., Wagner, K. C., & Miller, Y. (2019). Engaging men on gender and domestic violence prevention: Analysis of the 12 Men Model at Vera House, Inc. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University, ILR School, The Worker Institute. https://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/reports/68/
Figueroa, M., Aramendi, S., Mata, Y., Gonzalo, M., & Moskowitz, H. (2020). The contribution of the Latinx immigrant workforce to Staten Island’s economy before and during the pandemic. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University, ILR School, Institute for Workplace Studies. https://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/reports/72/
Other Writings
The following posts were published in the ILR School’s Work and Coronavirus Blog. They were intended to inform New Yorkers about issues related to Covid-19 and labor:
The Impact of Phase-4 Reopening in New York State on Workers, July 6th, 2020:
Racial and Economic Inequality in NYS within the Context of the Pandemic and Protests against Racism, June 3rd, 2020.
Resources for Graduates in the CARES Act, May 12th, 2020.
What Does the New Stimulus Package Mean for Workers?, May 7th, 2020.
What is an Essential Worker in New York State?, April 23rd, 2020.
How the CARES Act Impacts Workers, April 14th, 2020.
