SMLR Experts In the News

Patch covers the partnership between the NJEDA and the NJ/NY Center for Employee Ownership, which is focused on growing the number of ESOPs in New Jersey.

Boston Review runs an op-ed co-authored by Janice Fine of the Workplace Justice Lab@RU, articulating the importance of government enforcement of labor laws.

Law360 talks to Christopher Hayes about contract negotiations at Starbucks and American Airlines and union elections at several auto plants in the South.

PolitiFact asks Jenn Round of the Workplace Justice Lab@RU if the conservative agenda, Project 2025, really calls for eliminating OSHA and overtime pay.

The Washington Post examines whether Compass Coffee is hiring more staff in order to dilute pro-union votes, quoting Rebecca Kolins Givan.

Jacobin publishes an article by Eric Blanc, reflecting on the life and legacy of labor strategist Jane McAlevey, who passed away after a long battle with cancer.

Harvard Business Review publishes an article about how to hire more people with disabilities. The article cites data from the Program for Disability Research.

The Washington Post reports the United Steelworkers is fighting a Japanese company’s $14.9 billion deal to purchase U.S. Steel, quoting Susan Schurman.

The Record writes about a new law that makes it easier for New Jersey teens to get a job. Carmen Martino cautions than many of them don’t know their rights at work.

Inside Higher Ed’s The Key Podcast interviews Michelle Van Noy of the Education and Employment Research Center about how institutions are preparing learners for work.