Trump’s Tariffs Would Raise Prices, Harm U.S. Workers, and Make It Harder To Solve Global Problems Trump’s Tariffs Would Raise Prices, Harm U.S. Workers, and Make It Harder To Solve Global Problems Smart tariffs are an important part of industrial policy, but Trump’s tariff agenda is ill-conceived, self-defeating, and harmful to workers. Dec 18, 2024 Ryan Mulholland, Mike Williams
Republican Tax Legislators’ Potential Framework for Extending Trump’s Tax Cuts Is a Gimmick That Would Cost More Than Advertised ReportDecember 17, 2024 Republican Tax Legislators’ Potential Framework for Extending Trump’s Tax Cuts Is a Gimmick That Would Cost More Than Advertised Using a current policy baseline to mask the cost of extending Trump’s tax cuts is a gimmick that cannot change the fact that doing so would increase the deficit. Dec 17, 2024 Bobby Kogan, Brendan Duke, Sophie Cohen
Paid Leave Helps Americans Keep Their Health Insurance When They Need It Most ReportDecember 16, 2024 Paid Leave Helps Americans Keep Their Health Insurance When They Need It Most Through dedicated protections and continuation of income, workplace leave laws can allow workers to keep their health insurance coverage at crucial moments. Dec 16, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
Industry Standards Boards Are Delivering Results for Workers, Employers, and Their Communities ReportNovember 21, 2024 Industry Standards Boards Are Delivering Results for Workers, Employers, and Their Communities State accomplishments demonstrate that boards work best when they have the necessary legal authority and resources. Nov 21, 2024 David Madland, Sachin Shiva
The Freedom To Vote: The Power of Casting a Ballot VideoOctober 31, 2024 The Freedom To Vote: The Power of Casting a Ballot Stephanie Hicks’ story of re-enfranchisement in Alabama speaks to how the lives of more than 3 million disenfranchised Americans could be transformed. Oct 31, 2024 Greta Bedekovics, Ben Olinsky, Hai-Lam Phan, 2 More Matthew Gossage, Toni Pandolfo
Workforce Development State Strategies: A 50-State Scan of Best Practices From Recent Action ReportOctober 31, 2024 Workforce Development State Strategies: A 50-State Scan of Best Practices From Recent Action States can strengthen their workforces through fostering registered apprenticeships, establishing career pathways, providing supportive services, addressing demand in critical industries, and other measures. Oct 31, 2024 Veronica Goodman, Tania Otero Martinez, Kennedy Andara
Fact Sheet: How Enhanced Premium Tax Credits for Affordable Health Care Empower Self-Employed Americans Fact SheetOctober 28, 2024 Fact Sheet: How Enhanced Premium Tax Credits for Affordable Health Care Empower Self-Employed Americans Without congressional action to extend enhanced tax credits beyond 2025, self-employed workers will face reduced access to affordable and comprehensive coverage. Oct 28, 2024 Natasha Murphy
The Freedom To Vote: The Pride and Empowerment That Come With the Right To Vote VideoOctober 24, 2024 The Freedom To Vote: The Pride and Empowerment That Come With the Right To Vote Ronald McKeithen’s story of re-enfranchisement in Alabama speaks to how the lives of more than 3 million disenfranchised Americans could be transformed. Oct 24, 2024 Greta Bedekovics, Ben Olinsky, Hai-Lam Phan, 2 More Matthew Gossage, Toni Pandolfo
Community Navigators Can Increase Access to Unemployment Benefits and New Jobs While Building Worker Power ReportOctober 22, 2024 Community Navigators Can Increase Access to Unemployment Benefits and New Jobs While Building Worker Power Evidence from the Maine Peer Workforce Navigator program shows that workers and government can benefit from well-designed community partnerships. Oct 22, 2024 Michele Evermore, Alexander Hertel-Fernandez, David Madland
The Freedom to Vote: How Re-enfranchisement Would Strengthen Democracy VideoOctober 18, 2024 The Freedom to Vote: How Re-enfranchisement Would Strengthen Democracy Timothy Lanier’s story of disenfranchisement in Alabama speaks to the reality of the more than 3 million Americans who are denied their right to vote. Oct 18, 2024 Greta Bedekovics, Ben Olinsky, Hai-Lam Phan, 2 More Matthew Gossage, Toni Pandolfo
A worker-centered approach to policy in the era of AI In the NewsOctober 3, 2024 A worker-centered approach to policy in the era of AI The Center for American Progress co-authored a report with the Economic Policy Institute on protecting workers in the era of artificial intelligence. Oct 3, 2024 Economic Policy Institute The Center for American Progress, Economic Policy Institute
America’s Small Businesses Need a National Paid Leave Program ArticleSeptember 19, 2024 America’s Small Businesses Need a National Paid Leave Program Guaranteeing paid leave levels the playing field for small businesses and supports a competitive, entrepreneurial economy. Sep 19, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.
Building an Economy for All Building an Economy for All Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.