What State Lawmakers Could Do for Working-Class Americans In the NewsFebruary 5, 2025 What State Lawmakers Could Do for Working-Class Americans In an op-ed published by Governing, Karla Walter and David Madland describe tangible, proven strategies state policymakers can use to strengthen the power of the working class in their communities this year. Feb 5, 2025 Governing Karla Walter, David Madland
Disabled People Deserve to Make a Living Wage In the NewsJanuary 17, 2025 Disabled People Deserve to Make a Living Wage In an op-ed published by DC Journal, Mia Ives-Rublee explains why an archaic U.S. Department of Labor program involving 14(c) certificates is dangerous and should be phased out. Jan 17, 2025 DC Journal Mia Ives-Rublee
CAP Submits Comments Supporting Proposed Section 14(c) Rule To End Subminimum Wages for Disabled People ArticleJanuary 17, 2025 CAP Submits Comments Supporting Proposed Section 14(c) Rule To End Subminimum Wages for Disabled People The Center for American Progress submitted comments in support of the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division’s new proposed rule to phase out Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, ensuring disabled workers are no longer paid subminimum wages. Jan 17, 2025 Mia Ives-Rublee
How To Evaluate Whether Trump Delivers for the Working Class? ArticleJanuary 17, 2025 How To Evaluate Whether Trump Delivers for the Working Class? President-elect Donald Trump won among working-class voters in 2024, but he must deliver on his promises to American workers. Jan 17, 2025 David Madland, Aurelia Glass
8 Ways States Can Build Worker Power ReportJanuary 15, 2025 8 Ways States Can Build Worker Power State lawmakers should act to strengthen workers’ power in the economy. Jan 15, 2025 Sachin Shiva, Karla Walter, David Madland
The State of Paid Sick Time in the U.S. in 2025 Fact SheetJanuary 15, 2025 The State of Paid Sick Time in the U.S. in 2025 This fact sheet provides an overview of paid sick time laws in the United States in 2025. Jan 15, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson
The State of Paid Family and Medical Leave in the U.S. in 2025 Fact SheetJanuary 15, 2025 The State of Paid Family and Medical Leave in the U.S. in 2025 This fact sheet provides an overview of paid family and medical leave laws in the United States in 2025. Jan 15, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson
The State of Paid Time Off in the U.S. in 2025 Fact SheetJanuary 15, 2025 The State of Paid Time Off in the U.S. in 2025 This fact sheet provides an overview of general-use paid time off laws in the United States in 2025. Jan 15, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson
7 Ways State Lawmakers Can Build Public Sector Union Power ReportJanuary 14, 2025 7 Ways State Lawmakers Can Build Public Sector Union Power State lawmakers can adopt new policies to empower workers across the public sector to come together in strong unions, negotiate for fair pay and working conditions, and train the next generation for public service. Jan 14, 2025 Aurelia Glass, Karla Walter
Too Many Airport Service Workers Earn Low Wages and Benefits ArticleJanuary 13, 2025 Too Many Airport Service Workers Earn Low Wages and Benefits New CAP analysis shows many essential airport service workers earn less than $15 per hour. Here’s how policymakers can fix that. Jan 13, 2025 Aurelia Glass, Karla Walter
Trump and China: An Unprincipled, Impractical, Reactionary Approach to China Policy ArticleDecember 19, 2024 Trump and China: An Unprincipled, Impractical, Reactionary Approach to China Policy Trump and his China hawk team, through current words and past deeds, risk making America poorer, weaker, and less secure. Dec 19, 2024 Dave Rank, Alan Yu
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
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.
Strengthening Health Strengthening Health We work to strengthen public health systems and improve health care coverage, access, and affordability.
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.