University of Michigan economist Justin Wolfers on the Prof G. Markets podcast. “Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan, discusses his outlook for the economy and the chances we’ll see a recession." monkeylink.co/be847a

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, talks about her new book and explains why she says education protects democracy. On the Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC. Listen to the podcast interview here. monkeylink.co/fb313d

Make plans to attend the 2026 LERA@ASSA, January 3-5, 2026, in Philadelphia, PA. There will be 18 LERA sessions. Registration is now open on the ASSA/EAE website. monkeylink.co/33c22a #LERA #LERANews #LERA@ASSA2026

Submit a proposal and mark your calendars for the LERA 78th Annual Meeting, May 28-31, 2026, in Minneapolis, MN.Proposals due November 15, 2025. monkeylink.co/0861ee

“Long-term unemployment at post-pandemic high, straining workers and economy. More Americans have been jobless for 6 months or more, a sign of the labor market’s weakness.” Francine Blau (Cornell) is quoted. monkeylink.co/7e8824

COLERA presents: Qualified Immunity? What Is at Stake? On October 21st from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the FOP Building, Columbus, OH monkeylink.co/a93632 #LERA #LERANews #ChapterEvents

In this excerpt in a new book by David Lynch, The World’s Worst Bet, Bill Clinton looks back on the world he built. "Bill Clinton looks back on his presidency and the impact of globalization on the US economy and politics." monkeylink.co/998172

“Walgreens has struck a deal with private-equity firm Sycamore Partners that would take the struggling drugstore chain off the public market for around $10 billion. “Cornell experts on Walgreens’ going private.” Rosemary Batt (Cornell) is quoted. monkeylink.co/70ca15

Make plans to attend the 2026 LERA@ASSA, January 3-5, 2026, in Philadelphia, PA. There will be 18 LERA sessions. Registration is now open on the ASSA/EAE website. monkeylink.co/33c22a #LERA #LERANews #LERA@ASSA2026

Submit a proposal and mark your calendars for the LERA 78th Annual Meeting, May 28-31, 2026, in Minneapolis, MN.Proposals due November 15, 2025. monkeylink.co/0861ee

“‘It’s a question of humanity’: How a small Spanish town made headlines over its immigration stance.” "The steady supply of labour helped turn the town into an agricultural heavyweight while also transforming Villamalea into a rich tapestry of residents." monkeylink.co/5184d8

Rocky Mountain LERA presents: 2025 Annual Conference on October 24th from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in Denver, CO. monkeylink.co/3221f8 #LERA #LERANews #ChapterEvents

Watch the Prof G Markets interview with labor economist Kathryn Anne Edwards on the government shutdown. She's a PhD economist & freelance economic policy consultant. “Is there a replacement for data from the BLS during the shutdown? The answer is no.” monkeylink.co/033873

DC LERA presents: Flamenco, Tapas, Sangria, and Networking on October 29th from 2:30 - 4:40 p.m. in Washington, DC. monkeylink.co/a226c8 #LERA #LERANews #ChapterEvents

"Trump is wrong about what American workers want from him." "The central economic problem of 2025 is the same as it was in 2022: The cost of everything is just too high." monkeylink.co/07f5a7

Maryland LERA is holding an In-Person Meeting on October 29th from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. in Baltimore, MD. monkeylink.co/56969a #LERA #LERANews #ChapterEvents

“CDC to cut one employee for each it is recalling from layoffs”. "Operating divisions within CDC provided feedback to HHS that they needed specialized workers, but the agency determined it was legally necessary to offset those RIF rescissions." monkeylink.co/64f298

Here’s a podcast from Princeton University’s Industrial Relations section with Morris Kleiner (Minnesota) discussing the public policy effects on labor migration and occupational licensing. monkeylink.co/61dc81 #LERA #LERANews #Policy

Make plans to attend the 2026 LERA@ASSA, January 3-5, 2026, in Philadelphia, PA. There will be 18 LERA sessions. Registration is now open on the ASSA/EAE website. monkeylink.co/33c22a #LERA #LERANews #LERA@ASSA2026

Submit a proposal and mark your calendars for the LERA 78th Annual Meeting, May 28-31, 2026, in Minneapolis, MN.Proposals due November 15, 2025. monkeylink.co/0861ee