The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-October 2019 Jobs Release ArticleOct 31, 2019 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-October 2019 Jobs Release Policymakers and economists must consider the gaps across regions, job sectors, races and ethnicities, and age groups when assessing the health of the economy. Oct 31, 2019 Cuong Nguyen, Galen Hendricks, Michael Madowitz
The United States Is Not Ready for a Recession, But It Can Be ReportSep 27, 2019 The United States Is Not Ready for a Recession, But It Can Be The U.S. government can and should strengthen automatic stabilizers to mitigate the next recession’s worst effects when they come. Sep 27, 2019 Olugbenga Ajilore
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-June 2019 Jobs Release ArticleJul 3, 2019 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-June 2019 Jobs Release Top-line job numbers only tell part of the story; policymakers should focus on how most workers and families are experiencing the economy. Jul 3, 2019 Lily Roberts, Daniella Zessoules, Galen Hendricks, 1 More Michael Madowitz
Darrick Hamilton: The Blueprint for a Better Society PodcastMay 30, 2019 Darrick Hamilton: The Blueprint for a Better Society This week, Daniella and Ed speak with Darrick Hamilton, executive director of the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at The Ohio State University, to discuss the U.S. economy, inequality, and reparations. May 30, 2019 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Kyle Epstein, 1 More Chris Ford
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-March 2019 Jobs Release ArticleApr 4, 2019 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-March 2019 Jobs Release Policymakers and economists need to consider populations that face high labor market barriers when evaluating the health of the labor market. Apr 4, 2019 Galen Hendricks, Daniella Zessoules, Michael Madowitz
Budgeting the Future ReportApr 2, 2019 Budgeting the Future Making smarter investments than in the past can create a stronger economy and healthier middle class. Apr 2, 2019 Christian E. Weller, Sara Estep, Galen Hendricks
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-December 2018 Jobs Release ArticleJan 3, 2019 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-December 2018 Jobs Release When considering the economic priorities of the new year, it is essential that analysts and policymakers take into account a variety of indicators instead of overstating the health of the economy. Jan 3, 2019 Daniella Zessoules, Michael Madowitz
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-November 2018 Jobs Release ArticleDec 6, 2018 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-November 2018 Jobs Release The Federal Reserve should calibrate policy toward maximizing the health of an economy that is still recovering for many people. Dec 6, 2018 Daniella Zessoules, Galen Hendricks, Michael Madowitz
When a Job Is Not Enough ReportDec 5, 2018 When a Job Is Not Enough Despite working as much or more than white families, Latinx families have less wealth. Dec 5, 2018 Danyelle Solomon, Christian E. Weller
The State of the Labor Market for Latinas: Pre-October Jobs Day Release ArticleNov 1, 2018 The State of the Labor Market for Latinas: Pre-October Jobs Day Release Evaluations of the health of the labor market should center the challenges of Latinas and other populations that face high labor market barriers. Nov 1, 2018 Daniella Zessoules, Galen Hendricks, Michael Madowitz
The State of Youth in the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-September 2018 Jobs Day Release ArticleOct 4, 2018 The State of Youth in the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-September 2018 Jobs Day Release Although the economy is doing well in the aggregate, a closer look at the employment situation for American youth tells a different story. Oct 4, 2018 Daniella Zessoules, Nicholas Eckart, Galen Hendricks, 1 More Michael Madowitz
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-August 2018 Jobs Release ArticleSep 6, 2018 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-August 2018 Jobs Release On Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Employment Situation Summary for the month of August. Here’s how teachers are faring. Sep 6, 2018 Galen Hendricks, Daniella Zessoules, Michael Madowitz
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-April 2018 Jobs Release ArticleMay 3, 2018 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-April 2018 Jobs Release On Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Employment Situation Summary for the month of April. Here are some labor market indicators to watch. May 3, 2018 Galen Hendricks, Michael Madowitz
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-March 2018 Jobs Release ArticleApr 5, 2018 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-March 2018 Jobs Release Despite recent gains, disabled workers are still much more likely to struggle economically than their nondisabled counterparts, and keeping interest rates low may help them. Apr 5, 2018 Annie McGrew, Leonard Scott IV, Michael Madowitz
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-February 2018 Jobs Release ArticleMar 8, 2018 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-February 2018 Jobs Release On Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Employment Situation Summary for the month of February. Here are some labor market indicators to watch. Mar 8, 2018 Galen Hendricks, Michael Madowitz
10 Years Later: The Financial Crisis State by State ArticleFeb 22, 2018 10 Years Later: The Financial Crisis State by State States were devastated by the financial crisis, and Congress should not plant the seeds of the next one through deregulation. Feb 22, 2018 Joe Valenti
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-January 2018 Jobs Release ArticleFeb 1, 2018 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-January 2018 Jobs Release Before Valentine's Day, the authors focus on the economic outcomes of single, cohabiting, and married individuals. Feb 1, 2018 Annie McGrew, Galen Hendricks, Kate Bahn
Corporate Tax Cuts Don’t Create Jobs—Just Ask Carrier Workers VideoNov 6, 2017 Corporate Tax Cuts Don’t Create Jobs—Just Ask Carrier Workers We went to Indiana to ask a Carrier worker—who has seen his company slash jobs despite receiving a $7 million tax break on top of $57 billion in profits in 2016—whether corporate tax cuts help American workers. Nov 6, 2017 Andrew Satter, Jeremy Slevin
The State of the U.S. Labor Market for Latinas: Pre-October 2017 Jobs Release ArticleNov 2, 2017 The State of the U.S. Labor Market for Latinas: Pre-October 2017 Jobs Release Prime-age Latinas make 57 cents to a prime-age white man’s dollar. Nov 2, 2017 Annie McGrew, Kate Bahn
New Census Data Show Household Incomes Are Rising Again, But Share Going to Middle Class Is at Record Low ArticleSep 12, 2017 New Census Data Show Household Incomes Are Rising Again, But Share Going to Middle Class Is at Record Low Too many families are being left behind as a record-high share of income goes to the top. Sep 12, 2017 Alex Rowell, David Madland
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-August 2017 Jobs Release ArticleAug 31, 2017 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-August 2017 Jobs Release On Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Employment Situation Summary for the month of August. Here are some labor market indicators to watch. Aug 31, 2017 Gregg Gelzinis, Michael Madowitz
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-July 2017 Jobs Release ArticleJul 6, 2017 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-July 2017 Jobs Release On Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Employment Situation Summary for the month of June. Here are some labor market indicators to watch. Jul 6, 2017 Gregg Gelzinis, Michael Madowitz
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-June 2017 Jobs Release ArticleJun 1, 2017 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-June 2017 Jobs Release What does the labor market look like for fathers? Jun 1, 2017 Annie McGrew, Kate Bahn
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-May 2017 Jobs Release ArticleMay 4, 2017 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-May 2017 Jobs Release On Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Employment Situation Summary for the month of April. Here are some labor market indicators to watch. May 4, 2017 Michael Madowitz, Annie McGrew, Gregg Gelzinis
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-April 2017 Jobs Release ArticleApr 6, 2017 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-April 2017 Jobs Release On Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Employment Situation Summary for the month of March. Here are some labor market indicators to watch. Apr 6, 2017 Kate Bahn, Annie McGrew, Gregg Gelzinis
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-March 2017 Jobs Release ArticleMar 9, 2017 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-March 2017 Jobs Release On Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Employment Situation Summary for the month of February. Here are some labor market indicators to watch. Mar 9, 2017 Michael Madowitz, Annie McGrew, Gregg Gelzinis
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-February 2017 Jobs Release ArticleFeb 2, 2017 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-February 2017 Jobs Release The Employment Situation Summary demonstrates how having a clear picture of the labor market guides good fiscal and monetary policy. For example, women face different labor market conditions than men. Feb 2, 2017 Kate Bahn, Annie McGrew, Gregg Gelzinis
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-January 2017 Jobs Release ArticleJan 5, 2017 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-January 2017 Jobs Release The Fed raised interest rates in December, but tax cut plans are pushing the Fed to slow the economy down even as the labor market continues to find room to grow. Jan 5, 2017 Michael Madowitz, Gregg Gelzinis, Annie McGrew
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-December 2016 Jobs Release The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-December 2016 Jobs Release The Fed left rates unchanged in November, but the risk of a premature end-of-the-year rate hike is increasing. Dec 1, 2016 Kate Bahn, Gregg Gelzinis, Annie McGrew
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-November 2016 Jobs Release ArticleNov 3, 2016 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-November 2016 Jobs Release The Fed left rates unchanged in October, but the risk of a premature end-of-the-year rate hike is increasing. Nov 3, 2016 Michael Madowitz, Gregg Gelzinis, Annie McGrew
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-October 2016 Jobs Release ArticleOct 6, 2016 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-October 2016 Jobs Release The Fed kept rates steady in September, but the risk of a premature rate hike is increasing. Oct 6, 2016 Michael Madowitz, Gregg Gelzinis, Annie McGrew
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-September 2016 Jobs Release ArticleSep 1, 2016 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-September 2016 Jobs Release In honor of back-to-school season, this column takes a look at the U.S. teen labor market. Sep 1, 2016 Kate Bahn, Annie McGrew, Gregg Gelzinis
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-August 2016 Jobs Release ArticleAug 4, 2016 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-August 2016 Jobs Release Labor market outlooks should consider inequities, especially before an interest rate hike. Aug 4, 2016 Michael Madowitz, Juliana Vigorito, Annie McGrew
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-July 2016 Jobs Release ArticleJul 7, 2016 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-July 2016 Jobs Release Fed decision-making may rest with the June jobs report. Jul 7, 2016 Michael Madowitz, Juliana Vigorito
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-June 2016 Jobs Release ArticleJun 2, 2016 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-June 2016 Jobs Release Labor market improvements should not make a rate hike a foregone conclusion. Jun 2, 2016 Michael Madowitz, Juliana Vigorito
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-May 2016 Jobs Release ArticleMay 5, 2016 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-May 2016 Jobs Release The economy is showing consistent job growth with wages still lagging. May 5, 2016 Michael Madowitz, Juliana Vigorito, Shiv Rawal
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-April 2016 Jobs Release ArticleMar 31, 2016 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-April 2016 Jobs Release Workers are finding jobs, but most still need a raise. Mar 31, 2016 Michael Madowitz, Shiv Rawal, Juliana Vigorito
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-March 2016 Jobs Release ArticleMar 3, 2016 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-March 2016 Jobs Release Labor market indicators show a healthy economy that has room to grow. Mar 3, 2016 Michael Madowitz, Shiv Rawal, Juliana Vigorito
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-February 2016 Jobs Release ArticleFeb 4, 2016 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-February 2016 Jobs Release Labor market indicators show a healthy economy that has room to grow. Feb 4, 2016 Michael Madowitz, Danielle Corley, Shiv Rawal
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-January 2016 Jobs Release ArticleJan 7, 2016 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-January 2016 Jobs Release Labor market indicators show a healthy economy that has room to grow. Jan 7, 2016 Michael Madowitz, Shiv Rawal, Danielle Corley
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-December 2015 Jobs Release ArticleDec 3, 2015 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-December 2015 Jobs Release A nonshallow dive into the labor market indicators pool shows a healthy economy with plenty of room to grow. Dec 3, 2015 Michael Madowitz, Danielle Corley
Economic Snapshot: November 2015 ReportDec 1, 2015 Economic Snapshot: November 2015 Public policies that support middle-class families can strengthen the economic recovery. Dec 1, 2015 Christian E. Weller, Shiv Rawal, Danielle Corley
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-November 2015 Jobs Release ArticleNov 5, 2015 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-November 2015 Jobs Release Here are six charts on the economy six years after the Great Recession. Nov 5, 2015 Michael Madowitz, Danielle Corley, Shiv Rawal
Economic Snapshot: October 2015 ReportOct 30, 2015 Economic Snapshot: October 2015 Lawmakers should strengthen the economic recovery through policies that support middle-class families. Oct 30, 2015 Christian E. Weller, Shiv Rawal, Danielle Corley
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-October 2015 Jobs Release ArticleOct 1, 2015 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-October 2015 Jobs Release Here are six charts on the economy six years after the Great Recession. Oct 1, 2015 Michael Madowitz, Danielle Corley, Shiv Rawal
Economic Snapshot: September 2015 ReportSep 29, 2015 Economic Snapshot: September 2015 Congress can and should act to strengthen the economy in order to boost the economic fortunes of middle-class families. Sep 29, 2015 Christian E. Weller, Jackie Odum
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-September 2015 Jobs Release ArticleSep 3, 2015 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-September 2015 Jobs Release Here are six charts on the economy six years after the Great Recession. Sep 3, 2015 Jackie Odum, Danielle Corley, Michael Madowitz
Economic Snapshot: August 2015 ReportAug 31, 2015 Economic Snapshot: August 2015 America’s middle class deserves a shot at real economic security, and it is about time that policymakers make it happen. Aug 31, 2015 Christian E. Weller, Jackie Odum
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-August 2015 Jobs Release ArticleAug 6, 2015 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-August 2015 Jobs Release Here are six charts on the economy six years after the Great Recession. Aug 6, 2015 Jackie Odum, Michael Madowitz
Economic Snapshot: July 2015 ReportJul 31, 2015 Economic Snapshot: July 2015 Middle-class economic stability for all is the key to stronger economic growth and should be front and center on policymakers’ agendas. Jul 31, 2015 Christian E. Weller, Jackie Odum
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-July 2015 Jobs Release ArticleJul 1, 2015 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-July 2015 Jobs Release Here are six charts on the economy six years after the Great Recession. Jul 1, 2015 Danielle Corley, Jackie Odum, Michael Madowitz
Economic Snapshot: June 2015 ReportJun 30, 2015 Economic Snapshot: June 2015 Policymakers need to create real economic security by fighting the twin evils of massive income inequality and anemic economic growth. Jun 30, 2015 Christian E. Weller, Jackie Odum
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-June 2015 Jobs Release ArticleJun 4, 2015 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-June 2015 Jobs Release Here are six charts on the economy six years after the Great Recession. Jun 4, 2015 Jackie Odum, Danielle Corley, Michael Madowitz
Economic Snapshot: May 2015 ReportMay 29, 2015 Economic Snapshot: May 2015 Policymakers need to build on successes of past progressive policies by implementing measures that raise wages and boost productivity growth. May 29, 2015 Christian E. Weller, Jackie Odum
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-May 2015 Jobs Release ArticleMay 7, 2015 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-May 2015 Jobs Release Last month’s employment report serves as a reminder that we are far from the healthy economy Americans need. May 7, 2015 Jackie Odum, Danielle Corley, Michael Madowitz
April 2015 ReportApr 29, 2015 April 2015 Policymakers need to build on successes of past progressive policies by implementing measures that raise wages and boost productivity growth. Apr 29, 2015 Christian E. Weller, Jackie Odum
April’s Employment Report Stings with Disappointment ArticleApr 6, 2015 April’s Employment Report Stings with Disappointment The labor market has been improving faster than other economic indicators, but that trend looks less strong after March’s employment report. Apr 6, 2015 Michael Madowitz
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-April 2015 Jobs Release ArticleApr 2, 2015 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-April 2015 Jobs Release Broader economic indicators show that today’s economy carries historically low growth in wages and considerable room for more employment growth. Apr 2, 2015 Danielle Corley, Jackie Odum, Michael Madowitz
March 2015 ReportMar 27, 2015 March 2015 Policymakers need to build on successes of past progressive policies by implementing measures that raise wages and boost productivity growth. Mar 27, 2015 Christian E. Weller, Jackie Odum
Another Strong Jobs Day Means It’s Back to Econ 101 at the Fed ArticleMar 9, 2015 Another Strong Jobs Day Means It’s Back to Econ 101 at the Fed For the Fed, raising interest rates is all about levels and changes. Mar 9, 2015 Michael Madowitz
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-March 2015 Jobs Release ArticleMar 5, 2015 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-March 2015 Jobs Release Despite an improving labor market, other indicators show that we are far from the healthy economy Americans need. Mar 5, 2015 Michael Madowitz, Danielle Corley
February 2015 ReportFeb 25, 2015 February 2015 Policymakers need to build on successes of past progressive policies by implementing policies that raise wages and boost productivity growth. Feb 25, 2015 Christian E. Weller, Jackie Odum
The Good Employment Numbers Beg the Question—More Jobs, More Problems? ArticleFeb 9, 2015 The Good Employment Numbers Beg the Question—More Jobs, More Problems? January’s strong employment release report had only positive news, and that should be a good thing, right? That depends on how the Fed responds, which could turn good news into bad news. Feb 9, 2015 Michael Madowitz
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-February 2015 Jobs Release ArticleFeb 5, 2015 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-February 2015 Jobs Release Despite an improving labor market, other indicators show that we are far from the healthy economy Americans need. Feb 5, 2015 Michael Madowitz, Danielle Corley
New Numbers but Same Story: Economy Growing but Wages Flat ArticleFeb 2, 2015 New Numbers but Same Story: Economy Growing but Wages Flat With U.S. GDP growth so dependent on consumer spending, there is reason for concern, despite positive numbers. Feb 2, 2015 Michael Madowitz
January 2015 ReportJan 28, 2015 January 2015 Americans are still waiting for an economy that works for everyone, rather than a lucky few. Jan 28, 2015 Christian E. Weller, Jackie Odum
Why Wages Are Not Returning as Job Growth Increases ArticleJan 12, 2015 Why Wages Are Not Returning as Job Growth Increases The U.S. economy has added 11.2 million private-sector jobs in the expansion since February 2010, but wages are still going nowhere. Jan 12, 2015 Adam Hersh
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-January 2015 Jobs Release ArticleJan 8, 2015 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-January 2015 Jobs Release Despite an improving labor market, other indicators show that we are far from the healthy economy Americans need. Jan 8, 2015 Michael Madowitz, Danielle Corley
December 2014 ReportDec 23, 2014 December 2014 Economic data show that it is time for an economy that works for everyone and not just the wealthy few. Dec 23, 2014 Christian E. Weller, Jackie Odum
Continued Job Gains Are Sweet Music, and There Is Reason to Hope It’s Not the Same Old Song for Wages ArticleDec 8, 2014 Continued Job Gains Are Sweet Music, and There Is Reason to Hope It’s Not the Same Old Song for Wages Everybody liked the November jobs report, let’s hope the signs of wage growth are not a blip but the start of a new trend. Dec 8, 2014 Michael Madowitz
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-December 2014 Jobs Release ArticleDec 4, 2014 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-December 2014 Jobs Release Despite an improving labor market, other indicators show that the United States is a long way from attaining the healthy economy that Americans need. Dec 4, 2014 Michael Madowitz, Jackie Odum
November 2014 ReportNov 24, 2014 November 2014 This month’s economic data shows that it’s time for an economy that works for everyone and not just the wealthy few. Nov 24, 2014 Christian E. Weller, Jackie Odum
Everything but the Wages: One Major Step Short of a Robustly Healthy Labor Market ArticleNov 10, 2014 Everything but the Wages: One Major Step Short of a Robustly Healthy Labor Market The economy continues to grow and add jobs at a healthy pace; unfortunately, the uptick in wages has yet to arrive. Nov 10, 2014 Michael Madowitz
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-November 2014 Jobs Release ArticleNov 6, 2014 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-November 2014 Jobs Release Despite an improving labor market, other indicators show that we are far from the healthy economy Americans need. Nov 6, 2014 Michael Madowitz, Jackie Odum
New GDP Numbers Show an Economy Chugging Along but Still Lagging ArticleOct 31, 2014 New GDP Numbers Show an Economy Chugging Along but Still Lagging The third quarter’s GDP numbers show that the economy is returning to normal growth, but we may never make up what we lost. Oct 31, 2014 Michael Madowitz
October 2014 ReportOct 27, 2014 October 2014 Congress needs to play its part in building a postrecession economy for everyone and not just the wealthy few. Oct 27, 2014 Christian E. Weller, Jackie Odum
The Good News of Accelerating Job Growth is Tempered by Lagging Wages ArticleOct 6, 2014 The Good News of Accelerating Job Growth is Tempered by Lagging Wages With the pace of job creation increasing, communities of color are finally feeling effects of the recovery, but the wages of all working Americans still remain stagnant. Oct 6, 2014 Michael Madowitz
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-October 2014 Jobs Release ArticleOct 2, 2014 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-October 2014 Jobs Release Economic indicators show that our economy isn’t cutting it for American workers. Oct 2, 2014 Jackie Odum, Michael Madowitz
September 2014 ReportSep 26, 2014 September 2014 New economic data shows that post-recession gains continue to go to the wealthiest while the middle class continues to be squeezed. Sep 26, 2014 Christian E. Weller, Jackie Odum
The United States Needs More and Better Jobs ArticleSep 5, 2014 The United States Needs More and Better Jobs Nearly 40 percent of new jobs concentrated in low-wage industries. Sep 5, 2014 Adam Hersh
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-September 2014 Jobs Release ArticleSep 4, 2014 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-September 2014 Jobs Release Economic indicators show that our economy isn’t cutting it for American workers. Sep 4, 2014 Jackie Odum, Michael Madowitz
August 2014 ReportAug 26, 2014 August 2014 As we approach Labor Day, Congress needs to cut the party-line bickering and refocus its efforts on policies that help American workers. Aug 26, 2014 Christian E. Weller, Jackie Odum
New Jobs Data Underscore Stable Recovery Although Wages Have Yet to Budge ArticleAug 1, 2014 New Jobs Data Underscore Stable Recovery Although Wages Have Yet to Budge Despite positive job numbers, the U.S. labor market still faces long-term quality and quantity problems. Aug 1, 2014 Adam Hersh
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-August 2014 Jobs Release ArticleJul 31, 2014 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-August 2014 Jobs Release Despite an improving labor market, other indicators show that we are far from the healthy economy Americans need. Jul 31, 2014 Michael Madowitz, Jackie Odum
July 2014 ReportJul 24, 2014 July 2014 Despite an improving labor market, Congress needs to do more to create opportunity for all American families. Jul 24, 2014 Christian E. Weller, Jackie Odum
With Job Growth Accelerating and Unemployment Falling, the Labor Market is Looking More Robust ArticleJul 3, 2014 With Job Growth Accelerating and Unemployment Falling, the Labor Market is Looking More Robust June was perhaps the best month for the labor market since the recession and caps off a stronger first half of 2014. With 9.5 million Americans looking for work, we will need more months like this to get our economy back to where it belongs. Jul 3, 2014 Michael Madowitz
June 2014 ReportJun 25, 2014 June 2014 Five years after the Great Recession, conservative lawmakers continue to stifle our economy and the middle class. Jun 25, 2014 Christian E. Weller, Jackie Odum
Economy’s New Jobs Strain to Deliver Middle-Class Wages ArticleJun 6, 2014 Economy’s New Jobs Strain to Deliver Middle-Class Wages The latest U.S. labor numbers show that unemployment is holding steady with 217,000 jobs created in May, but more workers find themselves stuck in low-wage jobs. Jun 6, 2014 Adam Hersh
May 2014 ReportMay 28, 2014 May 2014 Despite a broken Congress, the president can still push progressive policies to help strengthen the middle class. May 28, 2014 Christian E. Weller, Jackie Odum
Job Growth Accelerates, But Unemployed Still Left in the Lurch ArticleMay 2, 2014 Job Growth Accelerates, But Unemployed Still Left in the Lurch Despite faster job growth, labor-market sentiment remains grim as 800,000 leave labor force. May 2, 2014 Adam Hersh
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-May 2014 Jobs Release ArticleMay 1, 2014 The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-May 2014 Jobs Release There’s much more to unemployment than the unemployment rate. Unfortunately, the rest of the statistics we have on the labor market paint a much bleaker picture and show a need for action from policymakers. May 1, 2014 Michael Madowitz, Matt Markezich
April 2014 ReportApr 21, 2014 April 2014 Progressive policies similar to the Affordable Care Act can lay the foundation for stronger growth and help those most in need. Apr 21, 2014 Christian E. Weller
Appearance of Strengthening Labor Market Masks Ongoing Unemployment Woes ArticleApr 4, 2014 Appearance of Strengthening Labor Market Masks Ongoing Unemployment Woes Slack demand, not demographics, drives low labor-force participation. Apr 4, 2014 Adam Hersh
The State of the U.S. Labor Market ArticleApr 3, 2014 The State of the U.S. Labor Market There’s much more to unemployment than the unemployment rate. Unfortunately, the rest of the statistics we have on the labor market paint a much bleaker picture and show a need for action from policymakers. Apr 3, 2014 Michael Madowitz, Matt Markezich
Bad Policy Choices, Not Bad Weather, Restraining Job Growth ArticleMar 7, 2014 Bad Policy Choices, Not Bad Weather, Restraining Job Growth Reauthorizing emergency unemployment benefits can stabilize families and jobs. Mar 7, 2014 Adam Hersh
February 2014 ReportFeb 27, 2014 February 2014 In the fifth year of recovery, policymakers must create an economy that works for everyone. Feb 27, 2014 Christian E. Weller, Sam Ungar
Job Growth Still Overwhelmed by Severe Unemployment ArticleFeb 7, 2014 Job Growth Still Overwhelmed by Severe Unemployment Failure to extend emergency unemployment insurance will further harm the already fragile labor market. Feb 7, 2014 Adam Hersh
January 2014 ReportJan 21, 2014 January 2014 To help the middle class and create jobs, Congress should pass a one-year extension of unemployment benefits and raise the federal minimum wage. Jan 21, 2014 Christian E. Weller, Sam Ungar
Most New Jobs Don’t Pay a Middle-Class Wage ArticleNov 8, 2013 Most New Jobs Don’t Pay a Middle-Class Wage Despite the addition of 204,000 new jobs, more than half pay low wages and offer little room for career advancement. Nov 8, 2013 Adam Hersh