Raising Pay and Providing Benefits for Workers in a Disruptive Economy
State and local policymakers have the power to raise standards for gig economy workers and independent contractors throughout the U.S. economy.
Jobs, Wages, and Trade
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-September 2017 Jobs Release
On Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Employment Situation Summary for the month of September. Here are some labor market indicators to watch.
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.
5 Things Ivanka Trump Could Do Right Now on Equal Pay
The Trump administration’s inaction reveals an empty commitment to equal pay for equal work and to measures that combat pay discrimination and promote fair pay practices.
Modernizing America’s Workforce Data Architecture
This report calls for using open data standards to improve the quality and availability of online job postings, and in turn, enhance competition and innovation in the market for job search-and-match applications.
Ban the Box and Beyond
Reforms are needed to ensure that people with criminal records have equitable access to the labor market and economic security.
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.
Five Flaws in a New Analysis of Seattle’s Minimum Wage
Methodological problems plague a University of Washington group’s analysis of Seattle’s recent minimum wage increase.
Are Today’s Students Prepared to Enter the Tech Industry?
The lack of networking and mentoring available to black and Hispanic college students decreases opportunities for careers in technology.
Trump’s Agenda Undermines America’s Workforce
President Trump’s agenda hurts workers’ ability to train for, obtain, and hold good jobs.
Interactive Map: The Midwestern Recession
This interactive map details changes in real wages and employment rates since 2000.
The Midwestern Great Recession of 2001 and the Destruction of Good Jobs
The Midwest has been coping with falling employment rates and stagnant wages twice as long as the rest of the country.
The State of the U.S. Labor Market: Pre-June 2017 Jobs Release
What does the labor market look like for fathers?
Obama’s Legacy on the Economy Is Anything But a Mess
The economy and the labor market experienced long periods of stable growth during Barack Obama’s presidency, laying the foundation to address remaining issues in the Trump administration.
Disability Benefits Do Not Stop Men from Working
Disability benefits are not the cause of declining labor force participation among prime-age men.