LSER Experts In the News

Bloomberg Law examines how a novel national security agreement is affecting contract negotiations for the United Steelworkers. Susan Schurman is quoted.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades has appointed a trustee to take over District Council 21. Susan Schurman is quoted.

The New York Times interviews Eric Blanc about legislation that would require Amazon and other companies to hire delivery workers, rather than using contractors.

The Philadelphia Inquirer examines the state of pension plans in Pennsylvania and South Jersey, quoting Bill Dwyer.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on the tentative contract agreement between the leaders of PECO and IBEW Local 614, quoting Bill Dwyer.

NBC10 Philadelphia interviews Bill Dwyer about the agreement to end the PECO strike. He discusses whether the new contract, if approved, would raise customer rates.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports 1,500 gas and electric workers represented by IBEW Local 614 are on strike, demanding better wages and benefits. Bill Dwyer is quoted.

The Philadelphia Inquirer interviews James M. Cooney about a restauranteur’s settlement to resolve a set of unfair labor practice allegations.

The Washington Informer interviews Danielle Phillips-Cunningham about her work to preserve the legacy of civil rights leader and labor leader Nannie Helen Burroughs.

Marketplace reports men are earning more than women in virtually all occupations. Yana Rodgers explains why care work is a major factor.