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Tingting Zhang is an Assistant Professor at the School of Labor and Employment Relations and affiliated with the Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity at the University of Illinois. Her research focuses on labor market dynamics, skilled immigrant integration, occupational licensing policies, and global union strategies.
Key research areas include:
- Immigrant labor market outcomes in Canada and globally
- Evaluation of occupational licensing systems
- Union leadership transitions and institutional identity
- Age-based disparities in credential recognition
Recent work highlights tensions between diversity initiatives and meritocratic hiring practices, the impact of pandemic dynamics on immigrant workers, and the evolving role of unions in digital activism. Her studies frequently employ mixed-methods approaches combining survey data, qualitative interviews, and policy analysis.
Notable contributions include critical analyses of Canada's Express Entry immigration system, comparative studies of union officer turnover across countries, and explorations of nondegree credential value for older workers. She has collaborated with institutions in Italy, China, and the U.S. on transnational labor issues.
