SMLR Experts In the News

Fast Company reports on a study led by Rebecca Greenbaum, revealing that social media content can affect our behavior and productivity at work.

The Highlander writes about the strike by Starbucks Workers United, quoting Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN).

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports grad student workers at the University of Pennsylvania have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. Adrienne Eaton is quoted.

Oregon Journalism Project covers an audit of the state’s labor department, noting that officials consulted with the Workplace Justice Lab@RU to improve their processes.

The Wall Street Journal publishes a letter citing research by Joseph Blasi and Douglas Kruse of the Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing.

The Associated Press reports thousands of Starbucks workers are going on strike, quoting Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN).

The Los Angeles Times reports baristas are demanding higher wages and better hours, quoting Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN).

The Philadelphia Inquirer interviews Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN). He says the strike could hurt the company in the long run.

Reuters reports baristas at 65 Starbucks stores nationwide are on strike. Christopher Hayes says, “The best recourse is for Starbucks to bargain in good faith.”

The Daily Targum covers a series of reports led by Michelle Van Noy of the Education and Employment Research Center.