Summaries
- Columbia Labor Lab: The Impact of Incarcerated Labor in Hyundai's U.S. Supply Chain (with Helper, Naidu & Reich)
- Alabama Reflector: Study: Prison labor could be suppressing Montgomery-area automotive wages
- Alabama Political Reporter: Work release programs depress wages at Hyundai, study suggests
- The Korea Times: Hyundai Motor's suppliers in Alabama use prison labor, affecting wages, worker safety: report
Golberstein, E., I. Zainullina, A. Sojourner & M. Sanders (2024) Effects of School-Based Mental Health Services on Youth Outcomes. Journal of Human Resources, 59(S), S256-S281
Summaries
- Upjohn-UMinnesota Policy Brief: School-Based Mental Health Services Can Increase Access to Care and Decrease Suicide Attempts
- Upjohn Employment Research Newsletter: School-Based Mental Health Services Can Increase Access to Care and Decrease Suicide Attempts
- Sahan Journal & Minnesota Public Radio: All Minnesota public school students can access free mental health care
- MinnPost: Researchers measure fewer suicide attempts after school-based mental health implemented in Hennepin County
- MedicalXPress: School-based mental health services can improve the well-being of children and adolescents
- The Objective: Instalar Servicios Salud Mental Escueles Reduce Intentos Suicidio
Sojourner, A. & J. Yang (2022) Effects of Union Certification on Workplace-Safety Enforcement: Regression-Discontinuity Evidence. ILR Review. 75(2): 373-401.
Working Papers
- IZA Discussion Paper 9610
- Data: NLRB Elections 1962-2009 consolidating Thomas Holmes & Henry Farber data. OSHA inspections from U.S. Department of Labor.
- The Conversation: Unionized workers are more likely to assert their right to a safe and healthy workplace
- Also published in: Houston Chronicle
Larson, R., S. Shannon, A. Sojourner & C. Uggen (2021) Felony History and Change in U.S. Employment Rates. Social Science Research.
Press Mentions
- American Public Media: Ban the Box may be counterproductive
- Phys.org: Felons remain out of work despite paying debt to society
- Star Tribune: Economists at Minneapolis Fed meeting explore persistent racial gaps in hiring, wealth
- Minneapolis Fed: Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute spring 2018 conference
Marinescu. I., Y. Qiu, & A. Sojourner. Wage Inequality and Labor Rights Violations
Press Mentions

Aaron Sojourner
Senior Researcher
W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
269-385-0438
sojourner@upjohn.org
Senior Researcher
W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
269-385-0438
sojourner@upjohn.org
