SMLR Experts In the News

In These Times talks to Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN) about how to support workers in a just transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

Luckbox Magazine writes about the working conditions inside Amazon fulfillment centers, quoting Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN).

NJ Spotlight News reports on the Occupational Training and Education Consortium’s new High Road Employer Program.

The Guardian runs an op-ed about federal legislation that would classify college athletes as employees, quoting Rebecca Kolins Givan.

Rutgers Magazine publishes a Q&A with Rebecca Kolins Givan about the state of workers’ rights and how the pandemic changed the American workplace.

The Commercial Appeal writes about the difficult working conditions that lead to high turnover among FedEx employees, quoting Rebecca Kolins Givan.

NJBIZ reports the Occupational Training and Education Consortium has certified 22 businesses as High Road Employers, quoting Carmen Martino and noting that Anna Barcy is coordinating the program.

TAPinto writes about the new High Road Employer program, quoting Carmen Martino of the Occupational Training and Education Consortium.

The Star-Ledger interviews Yana Rodgers of the Center for Women and Work about the gender wage gap and the large number of women who left the labor force during the pandemic.

Retail Brew quotes Rebecca Kolins Givan, who says higher wages are not enough to combat a labor shortage.