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A report by the Workplace Justice Lab at Rutgers University and Northwestern warns that WHD_DOL staff reductions and mass deportations could worsen America's $13 billion wage theft problem. The The Philadelphia Inquirer covers the report and talks to SMLR's Jake Barnes. inquirer.com/jobs/labor/fedā¦



Exclusive: Business Insider reports #Amazon is freezing its retail hiring budget and changing how it manages #labor costs. Instead of headcount, the company will focus on operating expenses. SMLR's David (DK) Kryscynski explains the difference. businessinsider.com/amazon-freezesā¦


It's been three years since the #SupremeCourt overturned #RoevWade, and a new report by IWPR finds the decision has led to $133 billion in economic losses annually. SMLR's Yana van der Meulen Rodgers tells Mother Jones the true cost is likely even larger. #Dobbs motherjones.com/politics/2025/ā¦

Thousands of city workers in #Philadelphia are on strike. afscme33 is demanding higher wages for its members, including 911 dispatchers, sanitation workers, and many others. The Philadelphia Inquirer talks to SMLR's Francis Ryan about the latest developments. inquirer.com/news/philadelpā¦



The city worker strike in #Philadelphia is entering its second week. afscme33 is demanding higher wages, and its members are using social media to explain why. As SMLR's Francis Ryan says, via The Philadelphia Inquirer, "Theyāre telling their hardship stories." inquirer.com/politics/philaā¦

Did you catch CBS Philadelphia at 11? Anchor Ukee Washington introduced SMLRās Francis Ryan to discuss public support for the cityās striking sanitation workers. #DC33Strike #PhillyStrike cbsnews.com/philadelphia/nā¦



If you watched SMLRās Francis Ryan on Democracy Now!, you might have thought he was in a big studio. It was actually a mobile studio inside this unassuming white van. Francis talked about the deal to end the #DC33Strike in #Philly. Watch the segment here: democracynow.org/2025/7/9/phillā¦


The tentative contract agreement between Philadelphia and afscme33 would give members a 3% raise in each of the next three years. SMLR's Francis Ryan tells Action News on 6abc, "This is probably the best deal that could have been negotiated at this point in time." 6abc.com/live-updates/pā¦
