LSER Experts In the News

On Labor reports AFSCME DC 33 members voted to approve a new contract with the City of Philadelphia, quoting Francis Ryan.

BBC examines how President Trump’s tariffs are hurting millions of low-wage garment workers in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and other nations, quoting Mark Anner.

Action News on 6abc reports AFSCME DC 33 members have ratified their new contract, but turnout was low. Francis Ryan provides analysis. (4pm Newscast | 6pm Newscast)

CBS Philadelphia interviews Francis Ryan about the DC 33 ratification vote. He says many members aren’t happy, but they didn’t have the momentum for another strike.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports DC 33 members have ratified a new contract with the city, ending the possibility of another sanitation strike. Francis Ryan is quoted.

PLANSPONSOR reports businesses can apply for funding to explore an employee stock ownership plan. The NJ/NY Center for Employee Ownership is helping to lead the program.

The Philadelphia Citizen publishes an in-depth interview with Francis Ryan about the AFSCME DC 33 strike and the future of unions.

The Philadelphia Inquirer previews the AFSCME DC 33 ratification vote, noting that members have until July 20 to cast their ballots. Francis Ryan is quoted.

CBS Philadelphia reports DC 33 members are back at work and preparing to vote on their new contract next week, quoting Francis Ryan.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports DC 33’s ratification vote will begin on Monday. Francis Ryan says, “I’m not so sure that the members are going to accept this deal as it is.”