SMLR Experts In the News

Recode by Vox writes about the challenges facing unions when negotiating their first contract with an employer, quoting Rebecca Kolins Givan.

Stateline examines new state laws that will make it harder for people with disabilities to vote. The article cites voter turnout data from the Program for Disability Research.

Crain’s New York Business talks to Rebecca Kolins Givan about the significance of recent organizing victories in the five boroughs.

BBC World Service interviews Rebecca Kolins Givan about the economic conditions that are emboldening workers to make more demands.

The Asbury Park Press talks to Debra Lancaster of the Center for Women and Work about the challenges facing housecleaners, nannies, and other domestic workers.

Modern Retail examines Amazon Labor Union’s historic organizing victory in New York City, quoting Francis Ryan on the difficulty of negotiating a first contract.

Variety reports Susan Schurman helped Writers Guild of America East leaders reach an agreement to change their union’s constitution.

MarketWatch reports the number of petitions for union representation jumped 57% in the first half of the fiscal year, quoting Janice Fine of the workplace justice lab@RU.

The New York Times publishes an opinion piece quoting Rebecca Kolins Givan, who says many workers are scraping by even though their employers are hugely profitable.

NJ Spotlight News interviews Susan Schurman about the upcoming union elections at three Starbucks stores in New Jersey.