What Do Unions Do for the Middle Class? ReportJanuary 13, 2016 What Do Unions Do for the Middle Class? The decline of unions over the past 30 years has contributed to the falling share of middle-class workers. Jan 13, 2016 Richard Freeman, Eunice Han, Brendan Duke, 1 More David Madland
Bargaining for the American Dream ReportSeptember 9, 2015 Bargaining for the American Dream New analysis shows that children whose parents belonged to a union—as well as children who grew up in areas with high union membership—earn more money as adults. Sep 9, 2015 Richard Freeman, Eunice Han, David Madland, 1 More Brendan Duke
The Rich Can’t Save Retail ReportMarch 12, 2015 The Rich Can’t Save Retail It’s time for the retail industry to support a policy agenda that helps its most important customers—the middle class. Mar 12, 2015 Brendan Duke
Retailer Revelations ReportOctober 13, 2014 Retailer Revelations America’s retailers need a strong and expanding middle class. That’s why it’s time for retailers to back a policy agenda that addresses middle-class weakness and stagnant wages, which will boost the economy and grow corporate bottom lines. Oct 13, 2014 Brendan Duke, Ike Lee
Innovations in Apprenticeship ReportSeptember 25, 2014 Innovations in Apprenticeship Forward-thinking employers across the country are demonstrating that apprenticeships can be used to build talent in growing, high-demand occupations. Sep 25, 2014 Sarah Ayres Steinberg, Ethan Gurwitz
The Middle-Class Squeeze ReportSeptember 24, 2014 The Middle-Class Squeeze America's middle class is being squeezed by stagnant—and in many cases declining—incomes and rising costs. To address the middle-class squeeze, we need to enact policies that will both increase incomes and also address rising child care, higher education, health care, housing, and retirement costs. Sep 24, 2014 Jennifer Erickson
National Standards for Strong Apprenticeships ReportAugust 27, 2014 National Standards for Strong Apprenticeships Employer-written national guideline standards can strengthen America’s apprenticeship system. Aug 27, 2014 Sarah Ayres Steinberg
America’s Incredible Shrinking Overtime Rights Need an Update ReportJune 25, 2014 America’s Incredible Shrinking Overtime Rights Need an Update Guaranteed overtime rights are on the brink of extinction if the U.S. Department of Labor does not move to protect them. Jun 25, 2014 Brendan Duke
Apprenticeship Expansion in England ReportJune 6, 2014 Apprenticeship Expansion in England England demonstrates that there are policies lawmakers can enact to dramatically expand apprenticeships, win industry support, and improve outcomes for workers and businesses. Jun 6, 2014 Sarah Ayres Steinberg, Ethan Gurwitz
Progressive Pro-Growth Principles for Trade and Competitiveness ReportMarch 11, 2014 Progressive Pro-Growth Principles for Trade and Competitiveness The United States must develop the international relations and domestic foundations to make trade work for the United States and global middle classes. Mar 11, 2014 Adam Hersh, Jennifer Erickson