Monica Nickelsburg
Labor & Economy Reporter
About
Monica Nickelsburg is an economy reporter covering labor issues, the changing nature of work, the rise and fall of industries, technology trends, and workplace equity. She has extensive experience covering Amazon, Microsoft, and other major players re-shaping the Seattle region.
Monica spent six years covering the intersection of technology and public policy as GeekWire’s civic editor. As a freelancer, she’s covered food and sustainability for The Food and Environment Reporting Network, Civil Eats, Grist, and others. Before moving to Seattle, Monica worked as a digital producer for The Week and interned for NBC, The Daily Beast, and Forbes. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from New York University in Journalism and History.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: she/her
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Business
The steep climb to unionize REI
The successful union drives at REI, Starbucks, and other companies that were historically seen as too difficult to unionize have revived a rusting labor movement. But whether that momentum is sustainable remains to be seen, particularly as organized labor becomes more polarized.
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REI and the steep climb to unionize retail
REI has been losing money for years, and that's put it at odds with its employees who want better wages and benefits. Could the next generation of workers revolutionize retail?
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Business
'Green vest’ workers fight for union representation on REI board
Unionized REI employees are determined to have a seat at the table of board directors at the beloved outdoor gear company.
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How to avoid being tariffed out of business
Joshua talks to Seattle outdoor clothing company KAVU to learn more about what they're doing to prepare for potential tariffs. And we dig into the techniques some companies use to engineer their way out of tariffs.
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Business
Could Amazon’s return-to-office policy be driving up rent?
The cost to rent an apartment downtown grew 2.5% last month, the first year-over-year increase in more than 12 months, according to a new report from Redfin.
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Making six figures? You could qualify for affordable housing in Seattle
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Politics
How about them apples? WA Congresswoman proposes legislation to block Trump trade war
Washington Congresswoman Suzan DelBene wants to make it impossible for President-elect Donald Trump to impose the broad tariffs he's promised without getting approval from Congress.
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Business
REI cuts jobs and adventure activity program, citing financial straits
REI is shutting down its classes, tours, and events business, collectively known as Experiences. The outdoor retailer announced the end of Experiences on Wednesday, laying off hundreds of employees in the division.
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What's behind Amazon's all-or-nothing return to office policy?
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A look into Amazon's "Return to Office" mandate