The IPEF Supply Chain Agreement Is a Win for U.S. Industrial Policy ArticleNov 20, 2023 The IPEF Supply Chain Agreement Is a Win for U.S. Industrial Policy The new Indo-Pacific supply chain deal demonstrates how the Biden Administration's new approach to foreign and economic policy furthers its industrial strategy. Nov 20, 2023 Ryan Mulholland
President Biden’s Worker-Centered Trade Policy: A Conversation With Ambassador Katherine Tai Past EventOct 10, 2023 President Biden’s Worker-Centered Trade Policy: A Conversation With Ambassador Katherine Tai Please join the Center for American Progress for a conversation highlighting the progress of worker-centered trade policy. Oct 10, 2023 Katherine Tai, Patrick Gaspard, Katherine Tai
McGovern-Dole Program Alleviates Hunger, Protects Democracy, and Bolsters U.S. Trade ArticleJul 11, 2023 McGovern-Dole Program Alleviates Hunger, Protects Democracy, and Bolsters U.S. Trade Every McGovern-Dole dollar spent on food is a down payment on thriving democracies and trade. Jul 11, 2023 Sarnata Reynolds
A New Horizon in U.S. Trade Policy ReportMar 14, 2023 A New Horizon in U.S. Trade Policy Under President Biden, the United States is reinvigorating its trade policy to better confront the major challenges of the 21st century, but key questions remain. Mar 14, 2023 Trevor Sutton, Mike Williams
Building a Diverse, Equitable Infrastructure Workforce Past EventJan 31, 2022 Building a Diverse, Equitable Infrastructure Workforce Join the Center for American Progress, North America's Building Trades Union, and a distinguished panel of innovative policymakers and leading labor voices to discuss efforts to ensure equity in the infrastructure workforce. Jan 31, 2022
Breadwinning Mothers Are Critical to Families’ Economic Security ArticleMar 29, 2021 Breadwinning Mothers Are Critical to Families’ Economic Security Even before the pandemic, breadwinning mothers were keeping families afloat. Mar 29, 2021 Sarah Jane Glynn
Fact Sheet: Rebuilding the Competitiveness of U.S. Domestic Manufacturing Fact SheetMar 11, 2021 Fact Sheet: Rebuilding the Competitiveness of U.S. Domestic Manufacturing This fact sheet outlines policy changes to make U.S. manufacturing more globally competitive, provide higher wages, and reduce supply chain risk. Mar 11, 2021 Marc Jarsulic
Building U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness and Capacity ReportMar 11, 2021 Building U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness and Capacity Policy change can make U.S. manufacturing more globally competitive, provide higher wages, and reduce supply chain risk. Mar 11, 2021 Marc Jarsulic
Strategies To Build Worker Power in Maine ReportJan 22, 2021 Strategies To Build Worker Power in Maine Maine policymakers can improve the state’s economy and democracy by enacting these 10 recommendations to build worker power. Jan 22, 2021 David Madland, Malkie Wall
A More Perfect Union ReportJan 13, 2021 A More Perfect Union With a new administration entering office and Americans desperate for action, the government needs a national plan for renewal focused on rewiring the economy, rebuilding the safety net, and reconnecting America to the world. Jan 13, 2021 The Center for American Progress
A How-To Guide for Strengthening State and Local Prevailing Wage Laws ReportDec 22, 2020 A How-To Guide for Strengthening State and Local Prevailing Wage Laws This report provides a road map for state and local policymakers working to create or strengthen prevailing wage laws, explains core features of prevailing wage legislation, and lifts up existing best practices from around the county. Dec 22, 2020 Karla Walter, Malkie Wall, Alex Rowell
5 Ways State and Local Governments Can Make Climate Jobs Good Jobs ReportOct 9, 2020 5 Ways State and Local Governments Can Make Climate Jobs Good Jobs Pro-worker advocates must advance strategies and policies that will ensure that all climate jobs are high-quality union jobs that make the economy more equitable. Oct 9, 2020 David Madland, Terry Meginniss
Fact Sheet: How State and Local Governments Can Make Climate Jobs Good Jobs Fact SheetOct 9, 2020 Fact Sheet: How State and Local Governments Can Make Climate Jobs Good Jobs Tackling climate change will require state and local action alongside federal policy change. State and local policymakers can ensure that good jobs are created in the new clean economy by focusing on five proven job-quality strategies. Oct 9, 2020 David Madland, Terry Meginniss
Electric Vehicles Should Be a Win for American Workers ReportSep 23, 2020 Electric Vehicles Should Be a Win for American Workers Federal policymakers must invest in domestic electric vehicle production and deployment now in order to support high-quality American jobs, cut greenhouse gas emissions over the long term, and ensure national competitiveness in a key area of growth. Sep 23, 2020 Karla Walter, Trevor Higgins, Bidisha Bhattacharyya, 2 More Malkie Wall, Rita Cliffton
The Path to Rural Resilience in America ReportSep 21, 2020 The Path to Rural Resilience in America The United States must rethink how it invests in rural communities. Sep 21, 2020 Olugbenga Ajilore, Caius Z. Willingham
You Can’t Afford to Live Anywhere in the United States Solely on Unemployment Insurance ArticleSep 10, 2020 You Can’t Afford to Live Anywhere in the United States Solely on Unemployment Insurance In no county in the United States can an unemployed single parent afford a modest budget for their family. A Senate Republican plan to supplement state benefits with $300 will still fall drastically short. Sep 10, 2020 Lily Roberts, Justin Schweitzer
Only a National Strategy To Combat COVID-19 Can Ensure a Full Economic Recovery ArticleSep 2, 2020 Only a National Strategy To Combat COVID-19 Can Ensure a Full Economic Recovery New data indicate that states’ divergent responses to the COVID-19 pandemic are contributing to an uneven economic recovery—and that a national strategy is necessary to ensure a full return to form. Sep 2, 2020 Ryan Zamarripa, Christian E. Weller
WTO Reform Must Start at the Top ArticleJul 29, 2020 WTO Reform Must Start at the Top The world’s largest trade body needs a leader committed to a fairer and more sustainable global economy. Jul 29, 2020 Trevor Sutton, Andy Green
Congress Must Help Rural America Respond to the Coronavirus ReportJul 27, 2020 Congress Must Help Rural America Respond to the Coronavirus Without clear, consistent action from policymakers, people and businesses will not have enough confidence to return to their jobs and daily activities in the wake of COVID-19. Jul 27, 2020 Olugbenga Ajilore
Getting Americans Back to Work and Good Jobs ReportJun 29, 2020 Getting Americans Back to Work and Good Jobs Key steps must be taken to ensure that pandemic-response infrastructure investments create high-quality jobs for all working Americans. Jun 29, 2020 Karla Walter
Same-Sex Couples Experience Higher Unemployment Rates Throughout an Economic Recovery ArticleMay 5, 2020 Same-Sex Couples Experience Higher Unemployment Rates Throughout an Economic Recovery A new CAP analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data reveals same-sex couples have endured higher rates of unemployment nearly every year since 2014. May 5, 2020 Sharita Gruberg, Michael Madowitz
Building Automatic and Long-Term Economic Relief During the Coronavirus Crisis ArticleMay 5, 2020 Building Automatic and Long-Term Economic Relief During the Coronavirus Crisis The effects of the coronavirus will persist for months or years. In order to return to normal, Congress’ next relief package must build in automatic triggers where possible, pairing short-term relief with long-term, ongoing support. May 5, 2020 Lily Roberts
Rural America Is Starting To Feel the Impact of the Coronavirus ReportApr 28, 2020 Rural America Is Starting To Feel the Impact of the Coronavirus The coronavirus will cause devastation when it hits rural America; policymakers must prepare now to prevent this calamity. Apr 28, 2020 Olugbenga Ajilore
A Coronavirus Recovery Demands Substantial, Durable Aid for State and Local Governments ArticleApr 17, 2020 A Coronavirus Recovery Demands Substantial, Durable Aid for State and Local Governments As Congress dithers in aiding state and local governments, it risks locking in powerful economic headwinds that could set back the economy for years. Apr 17, 2020 Michael Madowitz, Jacob Leibenluft
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.