SMLR Experts In the News

The Washington Post examines whether Compass Coffee is hiring more staff in order to dilute pro-union votes, quoting Rebecca Kolins Givan.

Jacobin publishes an article by Eric Blanc, reflecting on the life and legacy of labor strategist Jane McAlevey, who passed away after a long battle with cancer.

Harvard Business Review publishes an article about how to hire more people with disabilities. The article cites data from the Program for Disability Research.

The Washington Post reports the United Steelworkers is fighting a Japanese company’s $14.9 billion deal to purchase U.S. Steel, quoting Susan Schurman.

The Record writes about a new law that makes it easier for New Jersey teens to get a job. Carmen Martino cautions than many of them don’t know their rights at work.

Inside Higher Ed’s The Key Podcast interviews Michelle Van Noy of the Education and Employment Research Center about how institutions are preparing learners for work.

Rutgers Today reports Douglas Kruse of the Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing has been appointed to an endowed professorship.

The Record reports more Starbucks workers in New Jersey are seeking to join a union, quoting Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN). 

Common Dreams writes about a controversial Supreme Court decision involving Starbucks workers fired for union organizing. James M. Cooney is quoted.

Marketplace interviews Rebecca Kolins Givan about the court order suspending the strike by graduate and postdoctoral student workers at six UC campuses.