Momentum for Worker Standards Boards Continues To Grow ArticleSep 7, 2023 Momentum for Worker Standards Boards Continues To Grow Since 2018, six states and three local governments have enacted laws that bring workers and employers together to recommend standards for sectors of the economy. Sep 7, 2023 Aurelia Glass, David Madland
Setting Sectoral Standards in the U.S. and the World Past EventFeb 23, 2023 Setting Sectoral Standards in the U.S. and the World Please join the Center for American Progress and a panel of esteemed experts for a discussion on sectoral bargaining. Feb 23, 2023
New Zealand’s New Sectoral Bargaining Law Holds Lessons for the United States In the NewsDec 22, 2022 New Zealand’s New Sectoral Bargaining Law Holds Lessons for the United States David Madland argues that the United States should take note of New Zealand's new labor reform law. Dec 22, 2022 OnLabor David Madland
Lessons From New Zealand’s New Sectoral Bargaining Law ReportNov 29, 2022 Lessons From New Zealand’s New Sectoral Bargaining Law Unions and policymakers in New Zealand are seeking a solution to address stagnant wages, rising economic inequality, and low productivity after the failures of worksite-only bargaining—and the United States can learn from their efforts. Nov 29, 2022 David Madland
New Opportunities for the Biden-Harris Administration To Create Good Jobs for LGBTQI+ Workers ReportApr 8, 2022 New Opportunities for the Biden-Harris Administration To Create Good Jobs for LGBTQI+ Workers For decades, the U.S. economy has left LGBTQI+ individuals and their families behind, but the Biden-Harris administration can use its existing authority to uplift LGBTQI+ workers. Apr 8, 2022 Aurelia Glass, Sharita Gruberg, Caroline Medina, 1 More Karla Walter
Worker Boards Across the Country Are Empowering Workers and Implementing Workforce Standards Across Industries ArticleFeb 18, 2022 Worker Boards Across the Country Are Empowering Workers and Implementing Workforce Standards Across Industries Worker boards have achieved real momentum in the United States, with four states and three local governments enacting laws since 2018 that bring workers and employers together to recommend standards. Feb 18, 2022 Aurelia Glass, David Madland
City poised to set labor standards by sector In the NewsNov 28, 2021 City poised to set labor standards by sector David Madland praises a new Detroit city ordinance that would create a process for bringing together representatives of workers, employers, and the public to make recommendations around minimum compensation and standards for certain industries. Nov 28, 2021 the Detroit Free Press. See the November 28 print edition for the full article David Madland
Video: How Sectoral Bargaining Can Help All Workers Have a Union Voice VideoNov 15, 2021 Video: How Sectoral Bargaining Can Help All Workers Have a Union Voice Sectoral bargaining allows workers to negotiate wages and job standards across an industry, improving working conditions and boosting productivity. Nov 15, 2021 David Madland, Hai-Lam Phan, Jasmine Hardy, 2 More Meghan Miller, Eli Horowitz
Event Recap: Labor Unions and the Future VideoJun 28, 2021 Event Recap: Labor Unions and the Future David Madland's new book explains how to design a new labor system for today's economy with enhanced rights for workers, incentives for union membership, and greater sectoral bargaining. Jun 28, 2021 David Madland
A proposed California law could transform fast-food work In the NewsMay 21, 2021 A proposed California law could transform fast-food work David Madland explains how a proposed law in California, the FAST Recovery Act, would vastly improve fast-food workers' rights in the state by creating a sectoral council. May 21, 2021 Fortune David Madland
Raising Standards for Fast-Food Workers in California ReportApr 20, 2021 Raising Standards for Fast-Food Workers in California A sectoral council is well-suited to address the fast-food industry’s unique challenges and improve working conditions. Apr 20, 2021 David Madland
11 Things State and Local Governments Can Do to Build Worker Power ReportFeb 9, 2021 11 Things State and Local Governments Can Do to Build Worker Power To ensure that workers are afforded the dignity they deserve, state and local officials must act now to strengthen worker power in the workplace and beyond. Feb 9, 2021 Malkie Wall, David Madland
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