11 Things State and Local Governments Can Do to Build Worker Power ReportFebruary 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
Protecting Undocumented Workers on the Pandemic’s Front Lines ArticleFebruary 2, 2021 Protecting Undocumented Workers on the Pandemic’s Front Lines Feb 2, 2021 Nicole Svajlenka
Unions Are Democratically Organized, Corporations Are Not ReportOctober 16, 2020 Unions Are Democratically Organized, Corporations Are Not Oct 16, 2020 David Madland, Malkie Wall, Danielle Root, 1 More Sam Berger
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
Submitting Comments in Support of DOL Rule To Eliminate Section 14(c), Ending Subminimum Wages for Disabled People ArticleDecember 6, 2024 Submitting Comments in Support of DOL Rule To Eliminate Section 14(c), Ending Subminimum Wages for Disabled People This column provides background on Section 14(c) and guidance on how to submit a comment on the Biden administration’s proposed rule to eliminate subminimum wages for disabled people. Dec 6, 2024 Mia Ives-Rublee, Casey Doherty
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
Explaining Young Workers’ Support for Unions ArticleOctober 29, 2024 Explaining Young Workers’ Support for Unions Young workers today feel like they're starting from behind. For them, unions may be the answer to getting ahead. Oct 29, 2024 Aurelia Glass
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 State of Voting Leave Fact SheetOctober 21, 2024 The State of Voting Leave Guaranteeing paid time off from work to vote, as many states do, can reduce barriers to voting. Oct 21, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
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
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