SMLR Experts In the News

The New York Times talks to Will Brucher about President-elect Trump’s support for the International Longshoremen’s Association, which is threatening another port strike.

Public News Service examines the changes looming for the National Labor Relations Board, quoting Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN).

AFRO cites data from the Program for Disability Research, noting that more than 40 million people with disabilities were eligible to vote in the presidential election.

Forbes runs a column about how conservatives “could fundamentally alter the American labor landscape,” quoting Jenn Round of the Workplace Justice Lab@RU.

Idaho Statesman reports on unpaid wage theft claims in Idaho, quoting Daniel Galvin of the Workplace Justice Lab@RU.

The Washington Post talks to Janice Fine of the Workplace Justice Lab@RU about President-elect Trump’s selection for labor secretary, Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer.

New Jersey Monitor notes that Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN) spoke at 1199SEIU’s virtual press conference.

Patch cites a 2022 study by the Center for Women and Work, revealing that a lack of childcare forces some parents to trade full-time work for part-time jobs that offer more flexibility.

The Record looks ahead to what’s in store for the New Jersey economy in 2025, quoting Christopher Hayes on the end of the Great Resignation.

CNN Business examines what the Trump administration means for workers and unions, quoting Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN).