LSER Experts In the News

Axios examines how workers and their unions are pushing back against the increased use of automation in the workplace, quoting Will Brucher.

The Record reports on job losses in New Jersey. Christopher Hayes says, “This idea that people can switch jobs and demand considerably higher wages… that’s long gone.”

HR Brew writes about the Expanding ESOPs coalition launched by KKR’s Pete Stavros. Joseph Blasi of the Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing is quoted.

The Washington Post reports doctors and nurse practitioners at Unity Health Care in Washington D.C. are demanding safe staffing, quoting Rebecca Kolins Givan.

Governing writes about Republican opposition to the growing number of union campaigns in the South, quoting Eric Blanc.

The New York Times examines how the president’s goals could affect auto industry jobs, quoting Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN).

Marketplace interviews Yana Rodgers of the Center for Women and Work. She says many women are dealing with “the stigma associated with being a caregiver.”

Bloomberg reports 2,000 student workers at UC Santa Cruz are striking over the university’s treatment of pro-Palestinian protestors, quoting Rebecca Kolins Givan.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on the vice president’s speech to SEIU members. Francis Ryan says, “Labor continues to play an important role in securing victories.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the mayor wants all city employees to return to in-person work by this summer. Francis Ryan adds historical context.