Raising the Minimum Wage Would Be Transformative for Women ArticleFeb 23, 2021 Raising the Minimum Wage Would Be Transformative for Women Women make up the majority of workers who would benefit from raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025, as they are overrepresented in tipped and low-wage jobs. Feb 23, 2021 Diana Boesch, Robin Bleiweis, Areeba Haider
Point: Strong Prevailing Wage Standards Help Grow the Economy In the NewsOct 19, 2023 Point: Strong Prevailing Wage Standards Help Grow the Economy In an InsideSources op-ed, Karla Walter argues why the Biden administration’s support of prevailing wage standards will help grow the middle class. Oct 19, 2023 InsideSources Karla Walter
What this year’s labor strikes mean for America’s working class In the NewsOct 7, 2023 What this year’s labor strikes mean for America’s working class Former Rep. Andy Levin (D-MI) discusses the recent series of wins for unions across the country and what these changes mean for American workers. Oct 7, 2023 The Hill Rep. Andy Levin
6 Ways Bidenomics Is Delivering for Young People ArticleOct 5, 2023 6 Ways Bidenomics Is Delivering for Young People The Biden administration’s actions to strengthen the economy are helping ensure young people have a brighter future. Oct 5, 2023 Jessica Vela, Crystal Weise
5 Facts From the 2022 Wage Gap Data ArticleSep 20, 2023 5 Facts From the 2022 Wage Gap Data New data show that in 2022, women working full time, year-round typically earned 84 cents for every dollar men made, and when comparing among all workers, including those who work part time and for part of the year, women typically made 78 cents. Sep 20, 2023 Isabela Salas-Betsch
5 Reasons Automakers Must Provide Good Jobs and Lower Vehicle Emissions ArticleSep 12, 2023 5 Reasons Automakers Must Provide Good Jobs and Lower Vehicle Emissions In the face of demands for better jobs and stronger health protections, some automakers claim they can’t improve job quality and lower vehicle emissions—but they have the resources to support middle-class-led economic growth and clean up their vehicle fleets. Sep 12, 2023 Leo Banks, Karla Walter, Anona Neal
Opinion: Big Three automakers need to step up for the workers who keep them profitable In the NewsSep 8, 2023 Opinion: Big Three automakers need to step up for the workers who keep them profitable In a MarketWatch op-ed, Mike Williams argues why the Big Three automakers need to work with the UAW to do right by autoworkers and to help fight against climate change. Sep 8, 2023 MarketWatch Mike Williams
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
Barbie and the Gender Wage Gap VideoAug 9, 2023 Barbie and the Gender Wage Gap Despite decades of efforts to boost women’s representation throughout the U.S. economy, women still face a pay gap in nearly every single occupation—even high-paying ones. Aug 9, 2023 Sara Estep, Rose Khattar, Charlie Schuyler, 3 More Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Toni Pandolfo
What Barbie Can Teach Us About the Gender Wage Gap ArticleJul 26, 2023 What Barbie Can Teach Us About the Gender Wage Gap Despite decades of efforts to boost women’s representation throughout the U.S. economy, women still face a pay gap in nearly every single occupation—even high-paying ones. Jul 26, 2023 Rose Khattar, Sara Estep, Lily Roberts, 1 More Maggie Jo Buchanan
Raising Wages, Closing Pay Gaps: Tackling Fair Pay for Black Women Past EventJul 24, 2023 Raising Wages, Closing Pay Gaps: Tackling Fair Pay for Black Women Tune in below to watch a discussion on the connection between raising the minimum wage and Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. Jul 24, 2023 Rose Khattar, Jocelyn Frye, Edwith Theogene
Higher State-Level Minimum Wages Aid in Faster Jobs Recovery ArticleJul 24, 2023 Higher State-Level Minimum Wages Aid in Faster Jobs Recovery Since January 2021, employment in the leisure and hospitality industry has recovered faster in states with minimum wages higher than the $7.25 federal minimum. Jul 24, 2023 Jessica Vela
Raising the Minimum Wage Would Be an Investment in Growing the Middle Class ArticleJul 20, 2023 Raising the Minimum Wage Would Be an Investment in Growing the Middle Class A $15 minimum wage could benefit nearly 40 million workers and provide some of the lowest-wage workers with an average annual wage boost of about $6,000. Jul 20, 2023 Rose Khattar, Sara Estep, Lily Roberts
Why Federal Pay Data Collection Is Critical to Equity ArticleJul 18, 2023 Why Federal Pay Data Collection Is Critical to Equity Kalpana Kotagal’s confirmation to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission offers promise for the reinstatement of federal pay data collection, a critical pay equity tool discontinued in 2019. Jul 18, 2023 Isabela Salas-Betsch, Lauren Hoffman
Universal Paid Sick Time Would Strengthen Public Health and Benefit Businesses ReportMay 15, 2023 Universal Paid Sick Time Would Strengthen Public Health and Benefit Businesses A national, guaranteed right to paid sick time is essential for the well-being of workers and their families and would have profound positive impacts on public health and businesses. May 15, 2023 Isabela Salas-Betsch
States Can Improve Child Care Assistance Programs Through Cost Modeling ReportMar 9, 2023 States Can Improve Child Care Assistance Programs Through Cost Modeling The current process states use for setting child care subsidy reimbursement rates only looks backward, building low wages and scarce resources into the future of child care. Mar 9, 2023 Maureen Coffey
Airport Service Workers Deserve Good Jobs ReportMar 7, 2023 Airport Service Workers Deserve Good Jobs Raising pay and benefits for workers in federally supported airports will stabilize the air industry. Mar 7, 2023 Karla Walter, Aurelia Glass
Historic New EU Law Part of Growing Push for Sectoral Bargaining In the NewsJan 19, 2023 Historic New EU Law Part of Growing Push for Sectoral Bargaining David Madland explains how the European Union's new law aims to improve working conditions by increasing minimum wages and dramatically increasing collective bargaining. Jan 19, 2023 OnLabor David Madland
Revolutionizing the Workplace: Why Long COVID and the Increase of Disabled Workers Require a New Approach ReportDec 21, 2022 Revolutionizing the Workplace: Why Long COVID and the Increase of Disabled Workers Require a New Approach Using new data from the U.S. Census Bureau to examine the impacts of long COVID on the labor market, this report recommends that employers, unions, and policymakers create better workplaces for disabled workers and all workers. Dec 21, 2022 Mia Ives-Rublee, Rose Khattar, Anona Neal
7 Facts on Racial Equity and the Economic Recovery ArticleNov 17, 2022 7 Facts on Racial Equity and the Economic Recovery The economic recovery has supported workers of color, but inequities persist, and the Federal Reserve risks undoing the equitable economic gains achieved. Nov 17, 2022 Justin Dorazio
Ending the subminimum wage for tipped workers would benefit everyone In the NewsNov 4, 2022 Ending the subminimum wage for tipped workers would benefit everyone As voters in Portland, Maine, and Washington, D.C., prepare to head to the ballot box to decide whether to eliminate the subminimum wage for tipped workers, Justin Schweitzer explains why all workers—tipped and untipped—should be paid at least the state minimum wage. Nov 4, 2022 MarketWatch Justin Schweitzer
Recent Legislative and Executive Acts Represent Promise for Women’s Economic Security ArticleOct 20, 2022 Recent Legislative and Executive Acts Represent Promise for Women’s Economic Security Women and their families should find some current financial pressures—fueled partly by the gender wage gap—alleviated by recent policy wins, particularly if policymakers prioritize implementing new pathways to good jobs for women in the years ahead. Oct 20, 2022 Lauren Hoffman, Rose Khattar, Beth Almeida, 1 More Isabela Salas-Betsch
The Wage Gap Persists—But Recent Reforms Are Making a Difference In the NewsOct 11, 2022 The Wage Gap Persists—But Recent Reforms Are Making a Difference Rose Khattar and Lauren Hoffman discuss how, in addition to recent reforms such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the student loan relief plan, more measures are necessary to finally close the pay gap that continues to limit economic opportunity for many women. Oct 11, 2022 Ms. Magazine Rose Khattar, Lauren Hoffman
Opinion: Hispanic and Latino workers deserve equal economic opportunity, not a return to the pre-pandemic status quo In the NewsOct 7, 2022 Opinion: Hispanic and Latino workers deserve equal economic opportunity, not a return to the pre-pandemic status quo Rose Khattar and Jessica Vela discuss how equitable implementation of the Biden administration's major economic accomplishments, such as the Inflation Reduction Act, can help better support Hispanic and Latino workers. Oct 7, 2022 MarketWatch Rose Khattar, Jessica Vela
Poverty in the United States: Explore the Map Poverty in the United States: Explore the Map Use U.S. Census Bureau poverty data to explore more than a dozen topics that measure the health of the economy at the state and national levels. Sep 19, 2022
Poverty in the United States: Explore the Data Poverty in the United States: Explore the Data Use U.S. Census Bureau poverty data to explore more than a dozen topics that measure the health of the economy at the state and congressional district levels. Sep 19, 2022
Poverty in the United States: Compare the States Poverty in the United States: Compare the States Use U.S. Census Bureau poverty data to compare states across more than a dozen topics that measure the health of the economy. Sep 19, 2022
Data on Poverty in the United States Data on Poverty in the United States The Center for American Progress’ new poverty data project contains U.S. Census Bureau data on the national, state, and congressional district levels, all in one place. Below, users can explore data on poverty and more than a dozen other topics that measure the health of the economy, as well as identify potential solutions to the problems these data reveal. Sep 19, 2022
Reconciliation can be a game changer for pro-worker policies In the NewsAug 29, 2022 Reconciliation can be a game changer for pro-worker policies David Madland argues that the Inflation Reduction Act has opened the door for future pro-worker policies to pass through the budget reconciliation process. Aug 29, 2022 The Hill David Madland
Rubio’s Plan Would Hurt Women’s Economic Security, Not Offer Real Paid Leave ArticleAug 5, 2022 Rubio’s Plan Would Hurt Women’s Economic Security, Not Offer Real Paid Leave Sen. Marco Rubio’s purported paid parental leave plan would hurt, rather than help, women by cutting the retirement benefits they need. Aug 5, 2022 Molly Weston Williamson
Still Underpaid and Unequal ReportJul 19, 2022 Still Underpaid and Unequal New, comprehensive data on child care workers in center-based programs—analyzing their demographics, education, experience, and wages—reveal widening pay gaps and inequality. Jul 19, 2022 Maureen Coffey
Latino Workers Continue To Experience a Shortage of Good Jobs ArticleJul 18, 2022 Latino Workers Continue To Experience a Shortage of Good Jobs Although Hispanic and Latino workers have high employment rates in the United States, labor market experiences differ substantially within this community, with Mexican, Guatemalan, Honduran, and Salvadoran Americans experiencing significant and intersecting gender and ethnic wage gaps. Jul 18, 2022 Rose Khattar, Jessica Vela, Lorena Roque
It’s Long Past Time To Increase the Federal Minimum Wage ArticleJul 7, 2022 It’s Long Past Time To Increase the Federal Minimum Wage This month marks 13 years since the federal minimum wage was increased. The lack of an increase during this period has disproportionately harmed women and people of color. Jul 7, 2022 Ashfaq Khan, Rose Khattar
Prevailing Wages Can Build Good Jobs Into America’s Electric Vehicle Industry ReportJul 6, 2022 Prevailing Wages Can Build Good Jobs Into America’s Electric Vehicle Industry By instituting prevailing wage policies, policymakers can ensure that the jobs they subsidize in one of America's newest industries offer fair wages and benefits. Jul 6, 2022 Aurelia Glass, David Madland, Karla Walter
The Federal Reserve Must Be Careful Not To Jeopardize the Strong Economic Recovery ReportJun 13, 2022 The Federal Reserve Must Be Careful Not To Jeopardize the Strong Economic Recovery If the U.S. Federal Reserve acts too aggressively, it could risk a recession and threaten the economy’s strength and the labor market’s momentum. Jun 13, 2022 Christian E. Weller, Rose Khattar
Fact Sheet: LGBT Workers in the Labor Market Fact SheetJun 1, 2022 Fact Sheet: LGBT Workers in the Labor Market New data from the Census Bureau reveal economic insecurity and labor market gaps experienced by LGBT people compared with non-LGBT populations. Jun 1, 2022 Caroline Medina, Lindsay Mahowald, Rose Khattar, 1 More Aurelia Glass
Proven State and Local Strategies To Create Good Jobs With IIJA Infrastructure Funds ReportMay 31, 2022 Proven State and Local Strategies To Create Good Jobs With IIJA Infrastructure Funds This report outlines four proven ways to ensure that new federal infrastructure investments create good jobs, boost equity, and support good value. May 31, 2022 Karla Walter
Including All Women Workers in Wage Gap Calculations ArticleMay 24, 2022 Including All Women Workers in Wage Gap Calculations Counting part-time and part-year workers in wage gap calculations is essential to painting the full picture of the gender wage gap. May 24, 2022 Lauren Hoffman, Isabela Salas-Betsch
Increased Wage Inequality Has Reduced Social Security’s Revenue ArticleMar 30, 2022 Increased Wage Inequality Has Reduced Social Security’s Revenue Rising economic inequality has pushed down Social Security’s revenues, but there are a few possible avenues to generating more revenue in order to preserve Social Security. Mar 30, 2022 Jessica Vela, Nick Buffie
Raising Wages and Narrowing Pay Gaps With Service Sector Prevailing Wage Laws ReportJan 19, 2022 Raising Wages and Narrowing Pay Gaps With Service Sector Prevailing Wage Laws Prevailing wage laws for government service contracts can uplift wages and benefits; reduce racial pay gaps; and could have a range of positive effects on worker turnover, service quality, local budgets, and collective bargaining. Jan 19, 2022 Aurelia Glass, David Madland, Karla Walter
It’s a Good Jobs Shortage: The Real Reason So Many Workers Are Quitting ArticleDec 7, 2021 It’s a Good Jobs Shortage: The Real Reason So Many Workers Are Quitting The tight labor market has given workers more power to demand improvements in job quality; it's time for employers and policymakers to listen. Dec 7, 2021 Justin Schweitzer, Rose Khattar
The American Rescue Plan Can Help States and Localities Meet Employment Goals and Invest in Workers ReportNov 22, 2021 The American Rescue Plan Can Help States and Localities Meet Employment Goals and Invest in Workers American Rescue Plan funding allows state and local governments to invest in employment solutions for their residents, including skills training, career pathways in educational settings, child care, and other basic needs. Nov 22, 2021 Marina Zhavoronkova, Arohi Pathak
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
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
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
Why Salary History Bans Matter To Securing Equal Pay ReportMar 24, 2021 Why Salary History Bans Matter To Securing Equal Pay A comprehensive effort to secure equal pay must include limiting employers’ reliance on salary history in hiring and compensation decisions, as this practice can result in wage disparities and pay discrimination for women and workers of color. Mar 24, 2021 Robin Bleiweis
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
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
COVID-19 Economic Recovery Investments Must Benefit American Workers ReportFeb 3, 2021 COVID-19 Economic Recovery Investments Must Benefit American Workers Policymakers can ensure that economic recovery spending benefits working Americans from all walks of life by adopting model job quality language. Feb 3, 2021 Karla Walter
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
The Basic Facts About Children in Poverty ReportJan 12, 2021 The Basic Facts About Children in Poverty Nearly 11 million children are living in poverty in America. Here is how the crisis reached this point—and what steps must be taken to solve it. Jan 12, 2021 Areeba Haider
Prevailing Wages: Frequently Asked Questions ReportDec 22, 2020 Prevailing Wages: Frequently Asked Questions Policymakers can use prevailing wages to set strong compensation rates across industries and occupations, benefitting workers and taxpayers alike. Dec 22, 2020 Malkie Wall, David Madland, Karla Walter
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
Raising the Bar ReportDec 22, 2020 Raising the Bar States and cities can set minimum compensation standards for private sector employees that reference prevailing wage and benefit rates. Dec 22, 2020 David Madland, 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
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.