SMLR Experts In the News

The Times Union writes about a new organizing trend in New York’s Capital Region, quoting Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN).

The Detroit News reports rank-and-file workers are leading an effort to unionize Honda, Nissan, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, and other automakers, quoting Susan Schurman.

Insider writes about the shortcomings of the landmark gender-equity law, Title IX, quoting Tamara Lee on the “amplified harm” facing women of color.

Insider NJ examines whether Governor Murphy is courting organized labor’s support for a presidential run, citing unionization data compiled by the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN) and quoting Todd Vachon.

The Record cites a report by the Center for Women and Work, which finds that 10% of unemployed women in New Jersey quit their job in order to care for their children.

WIA Report, a news site that tracks the progress of women in academia, notes that Ingrid Fulmer will be the next dean of the labor school at the University of Illinois.

Ford Foundation writes about its support for Bargaining for the Common Good, quoting Marilyn Sneiderman of the Center for Innovation in Worker Organization.

NPR interviews Janice Fine of the workplace justice lab@RU about the staffing shortages and backlogs plaguing many labor enforcement agencies across the country.

Rutgers Today writes about research studies that find online yoga helps to lower stress and improve well-being, quoting lead author Tracy Chang.

CNN Business reports the contract covering 16,000 West Coast port workers will expire on July 1, quoting Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN).