LSER Experts In the News

The Record interviews Carmen Martino of the Occupational Training and Education Consortium about new state legislation that would enable teens to work more hours.

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.

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).

Longevity reports on the health benefits of doing yoga while working from home, quoting Tracy Chang and citing her latest research.