SMLR Experts In the News

CNN Business reports on the strike by SEIU Local 99 in Los Angeles, quoting Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN).

NJ Spotlight News interviews Jesselly De La Cruz about a report by the Center for Women and Work in partnership with the Latino Action Network Foundation.

NJ Spotlight News interviews Yana Rodgers of the Center for Women and Work about a bill that would mandate pay transparency in New Jersey.

Upworthy talks to Lisa Schur of the Program for Disability Research about Bitty and Beau's, a chain that employs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Washington Post interviews Rebecca Kolins Givan, who says a strong first contract “will likely inspire a new burst of organizing.”

The Associated Press reports Joe Biden will become the first president to run a re-election campaign with a unionized staff, quoting Janice Fine of the workplace justice lab@RU.

Law360 previews contract negotiations between the Teamsters and UPS, quoting Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN).

The Associated Press interviews Rebecca Kolins Givan about the strike by bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians, teachers’ aides, and other school support staff in Los Angeles.

Success cites a study by Jessica Methot, who finds that making small talk with co-workers leads to “increased positive social emotions” and other benefits.

The Guardian reports on contract negotiations between Unite Here Local 100 and Sodexo, quoting Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN).