SMLR Experts In the News

CNN chief media analyst Brian Stetler writes about news coverage of Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the New York City mayoral election, quoting Eric Blanc.

On Labor reports Denver has recovered back wages for more than 7,200 workers in 2025 following an influential report by the Workplace Justice Lab@RU.

CBS Colorado reports Denver Labor commissioned the Workplace Justice Lab@RU to study wage theft in the city. One year later, the agency recovered a record $2.3 million.

Hoodline covers Denver’s wage theft crackdown, noting that the city commissioned a report by the Workplace Justice Lab@RU to understand the scope of the problem.

HR Dive publishes an op-ed by Bill Kane based on his book, “Leading Business Teams: The Definitive Guide to Optimizing Organizational Performance.”

Jacobin publishes an article by Eric Blanc about Zohran Mamdani’s historic win in the New York City mayoral election and what it means for Democratic politics nationally.

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.”