3 Major Wins for Workers in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package ArticleNov 29, 2021 3 Major Wins for Workers in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will create pathways for all Americans into U.S.-based jobs that pay decent wages and benefits. Nov 29, 2021 Karla Walter, Mike Williams
Video: How Unions Help Increase Wealth for All and Close Racial Wealth Gaps VideoSep 7, 2021 Video: How Unions Help Increase Wealth for All and Close Racial Wealth Gaps Unions help narrow the gap between working families and the superrich. Sep 7, 2021 Aurelia Glass, David Madland, Christian E. Weller, 4 More Karla Walter, Divya Vijay, Hai-Lam Phan, Jasmine Hardy
How the U.S. Government Should Enforce Prevailing Wage Standards in All of Its Spending ArticleAug 9, 2021 How the U.S. Government Should Enforce Prevailing Wage Standards in All of Its Spending As lawmakers debate economic recovery investments, they must ensure that all companies receiving government funding comply with job quality standards. Aug 9, 2021 CAP Action Karla Walter, David Madland, Malkie Wall
The Clean Economy Revolution Will Be Unionized ReportJul 7, 2021 The Clean Economy Revolution Will Be Unionized State and local progress can inform federal action to support high-quality, union jobs building the clean economy. Jul 7, 2021 Rita Cliffton, Malkie Wall, Sam Ricketts, 3 More Kevin Lee, Jessica Eckdish, Karla Walter
Higher Pay For Caregivers In the NewsJun 28, 2021 Higher Pay For Caregivers Karla Walter explores how higher home care wages reduce economic hardship and improve recruitment and retention. Jun 28, 2021 SEIU 775 SEIU 775, Karla Walter
Service Contract Workers Deserve Good Jobs ArticleApr 9, 2021 Service Contract Workers Deserve Good Jobs President Biden is using his executive authority to build power and improve the lives of contract workers; he can do even more to raise standards for service workers. Apr 9, 2021 CAP Action Karla Walter, Anastasia Christman
COVID-19 Economic Recovery Investments Must Benefit American Workers ReportFeb 3, 2021 COVID-19 Economic Recovery Investments Must Benefit American Workers Policymakers can ensure that economic recovery spending benefits working Americans from all walks of life by adopting model job quality language. Feb 3, 2021 Karla Walter
Prevailing Wages: Frequently Asked Questions ReportDec 22, 2020 Prevailing Wages: Frequently Asked Questions Policymakers can use prevailing wages to set strong compensation rates across industries and occupations, benefitting workers and taxpayers alike. Dec 22, 2020 Malkie Wall, David Madland, Karla Walter
A How-To Guide for Strengthening State and Local Prevailing Wage Laws ReportDec 22, 2020 A How-To Guide for Strengthening State and Local Prevailing Wage Laws This report provides a road map for state and local policymakers working to create or strengthen prevailing wage laws, explains core features of prevailing wage legislation, and lifts up existing best practices from around the county. Dec 22, 2020 Karla Walter, Malkie Wall, Alex Rowell
Federal Contracting Doesn’t Go Far Enough To Protect American Workers ArticleNov 19, 2020 Federal Contracting Doesn’t Go Far Enough To Protect American Workers Author Karla Walter explains how the Biden administration can fix problems in the federal contracting system. Nov 19, 2020 CAP Action Karla Walter
Electric Vehicles Should Be a Win for American Workers ReportSep 23, 2020 Electric Vehicles Should Be a Win for American Workers Federal policymakers must invest in domestic electric vehicle production and deployment now in order to support high-quality American jobs, cut greenhouse gas emissions over the long term, and ensure national competitiveness in a key area of growth. Sep 23, 2020 Karla Walter, Trevor Higgins, Bidisha Bhattacharyya, 2 More Malkie Wall, Rita Cliffton
Getting Americans Back to Work and Good Jobs ReportJun 29, 2020 Getting Americans Back to Work and Good Jobs Key steps must be taken to ensure that pandemic-response infrastructure investments create high-quality jobs for all working Americans. Jun 29, 2020 Karla Walter