SMLR Experts In the News

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.

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 Labor Notes Podcast asks Eric Blanc what union leaders should be doing to mobilize their 14 million members right now.

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.