SMLR Experts In the News

NewsNation explores the Black History Month theme, “African Americans and Labor,” quoting Danielle Phillips-Cunningham and citing her research.

The New York Times reports International Longshoremen’s Association members have voted to ratify a new contract, five months after their strike. Will Brucher is quoted.

HR Executive reports on research analyzed by David Kryscynski, revealing that a popular employee rewards platform can reduce turnover.

KCRW Radio interviews Daniel Galvin of the Workplace Justice Lab@RU about his new study that finds minimum wage theft is rising in Los Angeles fast food restaurants.

The Daily Targum talks to Danielle Phillips-Cunningham about her new book, “Nannie Helen Burroughs: A Tower of Strength in the Labor World.”

Democracy Now! interviews Eric Blanc about the Trump administration’s mass layoffs of federal workers and the planned protests to oppose the job cuts.

The Nation publishes an op-ed by Eric Blanc, who argues that “every boss in the country will be tempted to run the same playbook” as President Trump and Elon Musk.

Puertas Automáticas Ediciones cites a study by the Workplace Justice Lab@RU, which finds that minimum wage theft is harming fast food workers in Los Angeles.

The Washington Post reports the New York Fed withdrew from a fellowship program that supports women and underrepresented groups in economics, quoting Yana Rodgers.

City News Service cites a study by the Workplace Justice Lab@RU, revealing that 25% of fast food workers in Los Angeles were paid below the minimum wage in 2024.