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Quartz reports the strike could cost the economy up to $5 billion each day, quoting Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN).

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
​Quartz

Rutgers Today runs a Q&A with Will Brucher about the strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association. He says the union is focused on wages and automation.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Rutgers Today

The Star-Ledger talks to Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN). He says the White House and the public are on the union’s side.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
The Star-Ledger

The Associated Press reports the International Longshoremen’s Association went on strike at 12:01 a.m., shutting down 36 ports. Will Brucher is quoted.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
The Associated Press

NJ Spotlight News interviews Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN) about the looming port strike.

Friday, September 27, 2024
NJ Spotlight News

NJ Spotlight News reports tens of thousands of dockworkers may strike next week, quoting Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN).

Thursday, September 26, 2024
NJ Spotlight News

The Record reports the pace of hiring has slowed in New Jersey and job losses are piling up. Christopher Hayes says “The Great Resignation” is officially over.

Monday, September 23, 2024
The Record

News 12 New Jersey interviews Will Brucher about the looming strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association.

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
News 12 New Jersey

The Washington Post interviews Jessica Methot about her research on the benefits of making small talk, both in-person and virtually, with co-workers.

Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Washington Post

Jacobin publishes an article by Eric Blanc about the successful strategies of the Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Jacobin 

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