SMLR Experts In the News

Jacobin publishes an article by Eric Blanc, who argues that “most top union leaders are failing to meet the moment” in today’s political climate.

The 74 interviews Michelle Van Noy of the Education and Employment Research Center about whether non-degree credentials are a worthwhile investment for students.

El Semanario reports Denver Labor recovered a record amount of stolen wages in 2025, noting that the agency commissioned a report by the Workplace Justice Lab@RU.

CBS News reports Starbucks Workers United will hold a strike authorization vote in the latest escalation of its fight for a fair contract. Susan Schurman is quoted.

CNN chief media analyst Brian Stetler writes about news coverage of Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the New York City mayoral election, quoting Eric Blanc.

On Labor reports Denver has recovered back wages for more than 7,200 workers in 2025 following an influential report by the Workplace Justice Lab@RU.

CBS Colorado reports Denver Labor commissioned the Workplace Justice Lab@RU to study wage theft in the city. One year later, the agency recovered a record $2.3 million.

Hoodline covers Denver’s wage theft crackdown, noting that the city commissioned a report by the Workplace Justice Lab@RU to understand the scope of the problem.

HR Dive publishes an op-ed by Bill Kane based on his book, “Leading Business Teams: The Definitive Guide to Optimizing Organizational Performance.”

Jacobin publishes an article by Eric Blanc about Zohran Mamdani’s historic win in the New York City mayoral election and what it means for Democratic politics nationally.