SMLR Experts In the News

The Washington Post publishes an op-ed, co-authored by Dorothy Sue Cobble, on the history of paid parental leave advocacy in the U.S. and why a national policy is needed.

Recode reports many workers in the gig economy are not paid a consistent living wage, quoting Rebecca Kolins Givan.

Mother Jones reports on research by Yana Rodgers of the Center for Women and Work, who finds the global gag rule caused abortion rates to climb in Africa and Latin America.

Inc. reports on the potential downsides of employee ownership, citing research by the Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing.

Gotham Gazette explores how New York City business owners are handling the $15 minimum wage, quoting Yana Rodgers of the Center for Women and Work.

POLITICO reports the government shutdown ended after a rush of sick calls by air traffic controllers led to severe flight delays, quoting Rebecca Kolins Givan.

The Democrat & Chronicle reports a flurry of sick calls caused flight delays at several major airports, quoting Rebecca Kolins Givan.

New York Magazine’s The Cut reports flight attendants may follow the lead of air traffic controllers if the government shutdown persists, quoting Rebecca Kolins Givan.

The Record publishes an op-ed, co-authored by Debra Lancaster of the Center for Women and Work, arguing a higher minimum wage will significantly help New Jersey’s most vulnerable families.

The Daily Maverick (South Africa) runs an op-ed by Michael Merrill of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN), arguing the U.S. government shutdown is unconstitutional.