The Alex Press

A newsletter concerning things other than my labor reporting.

Launched 9 months ago

Parks, Pickets, Passing Legislation

An update on what I've been up to lately.

Jun 19 • Alex Press

Shift Notes: Barista Work

A shift lead writes in on bad design, difficult customers, and the rest of the job.

Mar 12 • Alex Press

AI Looks Different From the Workplace

A talk I gave to Columbia students and workers about AI and labor

Mar 5 • Alex Press

Shift Notes: Workers Are Sending in Poems Now

A few entries from the poetry desk of Shift Notes.

Mar 4 • Alex Press

Shift Notes: Seasonal Park District Work

Park rangers love to yap.

Feb 24 • Alex Press

Shift Notes: Bartending in San Francisco

Turns out accountants aren't great at making reservations.

Feb 20 • Alex Press

Shift Notes: Dine-In Theater

The crisis of anti-social behavior continues!

Feb 14 • Alex Press

Shift Notes: Bookselling

A bookseller in Las Vegas and Service by John Tottenham.

Jan 30 • Alex Press

Introducing Shift Notes

Send me notes about work

Jan 2 • Alex Press

Film Industry Lit

There are so many books about Hollywood. Here are a few worth reading.

Nov 19, 2025 • Alex Press

Reading: Works in Translation

Some literature recommendations. Do yourself a favor and read one of these.

Nov 14, 2025 • Alex Press

Kaleb Horton

Writing can be beautiful.

Sep 29, 2025 • Alex Press