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
Protecting Undocumented Workers on the Pandemic’s Front Lines ArticleFeb 2, 2021 Protecting Undocumented Workers on the Pandemic’s Front Lines Feb 2, 2021 Nicole Prchal Svajlenka
Unions Are Democratically Organized, Corporations Are Not ReportOct 16, 2020 Unions Are Democratically Organized, Corporations Are Not Oct 16, 2020 David Madland, Malkie Wall, Danielle Root, 1 More Sam Berger
Workers Want Unions: How States Have Strengthened Worker Power in 2023 ArticleNov 1, 2023 Workers Want Unions: How States Have Strengthened Worker Power in 2023 States are taking action to strengthen workers’ ability to unionize and collectively bargain as well as raise job standards. Nov 1, 2023 Isabela Salas-Betsch, Karla Walter
The Recent COVID-Fueled Rise in Disability Calls for Better Worker Protections ArticleOct 26, 2023 The Recent COVID-Fueled Rise in Disability Calls for Better Worker Protections Policymakers must take steps to address the recent rise in disability, which has been fueled by long COVID. Oct 26, 2023 Mia Ives-Rublee, Anona Neal
2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Past EventOct 25, 2023 2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Join the Center for American Progress as we celebrate 20 years of innovative policy solutions and look boldly forward to a progressive future. Oct 25, 2023
State of Play: Federal Paid Leave and the Self-Employed ArticleOct 11, 2023 State of Play: Federal Paid Leave and the Self-Employed Emergency pandemic programs and proposed federal legislation offer important lessons in ensuring paid leave for the self-employed. Oct 11, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
Creative Options To Provide Paid Leave for Self-Employed Workers ArticleOct 11, 2023 Creative Options To Provide Paid Leave for Self-Employed Workers Two states have enacted distinctive paid leave programs to expand coverage for certain self-employed workers. Oct 11, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
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
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
Why Self-Employed Workers Need Paid Leave ReportSep 21, 2023 Why Self-Employed Workers Need Paid Leave For many self-employed Americans, the cost of taking leave for illness or family needs is too high without support, shaping both what self-employment looks like and who has access to it. Sep 21, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
Understanding the Self-Employed in the United States Fact SheetSep 21, 2023 Understanding the Self-Employed in the United States This fact sheet explores the size, demographics, and key features of the self-employed population in the United States. Sep 21, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
How the Federal Government Can Hold the Oil and Gas Industry Accountable ReportSep 19, 2023 How the Federal Government Can Hold the Oil and Gas Industry Accountable Oil and gas companies have been cheating the leasing and drilling system for years, but the Biden administration has the tools to hold them accountable. Sep 19, 2023 Mariel Lutz, Jenny Rowland-Shea
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
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.