SMLR Experts In the News

FOX 31 Denver reports Denver Labor recovered a record $2.3 million for workers after a report by the Workplace Justice Lab@RU revealed widespread wage theft in the city.

Jacobin follows New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as he meets with workers on the overnight shift in Queens. The article cites research by Eric Blanc. 

London Inc Magazine covers a study led by Rebecca Greenbaum, revealing that some social media content can be beneficial, and not just distracting, during the workday.

The Guardian reports unionized baristas will vote on whether to strike for a fair contract. Rebecca Kolins Givan says, “It’s clear that bargaining has stalled.”

In These Times writes about Zohran Mamdani’s campaign for New York City mayor, quoting Eric Blanc on the importance of “turning around labor’s decline.”

WNYC Radio's The Brian Lehrer Show interviews Eric Blanc about how New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani could rally state lawmakers to support his goals.

Straight Arrow News writes about mail-in ballots, citing a report by the Program for Disability Research that finds they are popular among people with disabilities.

Work Shift covers studies by the Education and Employment Research Center, revealing that community colleges drive innovation and job growth. Michelle Van Noy is quoted.

Community College Daily explores how two-year schools support economic growth, citing work led by Michelle Van Noy of the Education and Employment Research Center.

The Last Show with David Cooper interviews Rebecca Greenbaum about her research on the daily effects of social media content on employees’ emotions and behaviors.