It’s time for local policymakers to cement the Biden administration’s workforce gains In the NewsMar 25, 2024 It’s time for local policymakers to cement the Biden administration’s workforce gains Karla Walter writes in Route Fifty about the need for policymakers to build on the Biden administration’s historic federal infrastructure investments, arguing that one of the best ways to cement these workforce gains is for local jurisdictions to strengthen their job quality standards. Mar 25, 2024 Route Fifty Karla Walter
Fact Sheet: Using Modular Building To Increase Affordable Housing Stock Fact SheetMar 13, 2024 Fact Sheet: Using Modular Building To Increase Affordable Housing Stock Modular building could reduce construction costs, making building new homes more affordable. Mar 13, 2024 Michela Zonta
Communities That Lost Manufacturing Jobs Are Main Beneficiaries of Biden Administration’s New Industrial Policy ArticleMar 6, 2024 Communities That Lost Manufacturing Jobs Are Main Beneficiaries of Biden Administration’s New Industrial Policy New analysis finds that private investments from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, CHIPS and Science Act, and Inflation Reduction Act are being announced in the communities that have been hit hardest by disinvestment in American manufacturing. Mar 6, 2024 Aurelia Glass, David Madland
Construction of Tennessee EV Battery Facility Highlights Promises and Challenges of Biden Administration Policies ReportFeb 26, 2024 Construction of Tennessee EV Battery Facility Highlights Promises and Challenges of Biden Administration Policies Tennessee’s BlueOval City electric vehicle battery facility shows how public investments can lead to good union jobs, but anecdotal evidence suggests that workers are not connecting these jobs to important economic policies. Feb 26, 2024 David Madland, Kyle Ross
Government on Workers’ Side ReportJan 31, 2024 Government on Workers’ Side State and local policymakers can raise standards for workers and the public through prevailing wages, project labor agreements, and several other best practices. Jan 31, 2024 Karla Walter
Patrick Gaspard’s Statement for the Senate AI Insight Forum on Workforce ArticleJan 10, 2024 Patrick Gaspard’s Statement for the Senate AI Insight Forum on Workforce Patrick Gaspard, president and CEO of the Center for American Progress, attended Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's Senate Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum on Workforce in November 2023; his statement at the event addressed the challenges and opportunities of AI, and he urged Congress to act. Jan 10, 2024 Patrick Gaspard
Community Violence Intervention: Juan Avila and Garden Pathways VideoDec 12, 2023 Community Violence Intervention: Juan Avila and Garden Pathways Juan Avila, chief operating officer at Garden Pathways, recounts the impact mentoring made on the life of one participant in a life-or-death situation. Dec 12, 2023 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Matthew Gossage, 5 More Hai-Lam Phan, Madalyn Reagan, Ronnie Rivera, Ashley Joo, Ala Al Sadi
Collapsed I-95 Bridge Is Rebuilt by Union Workers VideoDec 11, 2023 Collapsed I-95 Bridge Is Rebuilt by Union Workers After the collapse of the I-95 bridge, government funding and union trade workers came together to rebuild the infrastructure faster than anyone predicted. Dec 11, 2023 Matthew Gossage, Madalyn Reagan, Toni Pandolfo, 2 More Ashley Joo, Hai-Lam Phan
House Republican Budget Threatens Public Education and Opportunity for Young People ArticleNov 13, 2023 House Republican Budget Threatens Public Education and Opportunity for Young People House Republican leadership’s proposed funding bill would vastly cut support for economically disadvantaged students and eliminate important programs in the K-12 education, youth workforce development, and higher education spheres. Nov 13, 2023 Paige Shoemaker DeMio, Allie Pearce, Tania Otero Martinez, 1 More Marcella Bombardieri
Bidenomics en acción: una visión económica mejor para latinos In the NewsSep 18, 2023 Bidenomics en acción: una visión económica mejor para latinos En una página de opinión en El Tiempo Latino, Gaby Blanco explica cómo las legislaciones económicas de la administración de Biden van a beneficiar a la comunidad latina en los Estados Unidos. Sep 18, 2023 El Tiempo Latino Gaby Blanco
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
The Business Case for Good Jobs ReportSep 12, 2023 The Business Case for Good Jobs Jobs that include employee training and good working conditions have higher worker productivity and lower operational costs associated with turnover, boosting firm profitability and economic growth. Sep 12, 2023 Crystal Weise
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
Investing in Workers Can Further Ease Inflation and Boost Economic Growth ReportAug 30, 2023 Investing in Workers Can Further Ease Inflation and Boost Economic Growth By making it easier for more people to enter and stay in work, policymakers can help ease inflationary pressures over the medium term and grow the middle class. Aug 30, 2023 Rose Khattar, Christian E. Weller, David Correa
How Project Labor Agreements and Community Workforce Agreements Are Good for the Biden Administration’s Investment Agenda ReportJul 21, 2023 How Project Labor Agreements and Community Workforce Agreements Are Good for the Biden Administration’s Investment Agenda Project labor agreements and community workforce agreements are time-tested tools that can support good value and good jobs on projects funded by the new federal economic investments. Jul 21, 2023 Aurelia Glass, Karla Walter
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
Congress Must Include SNAP Employment and Training Improvements in the 2023 Farm Bill ArticleJul 17, 2023 Congress Must Include SNAP Employment and Training Improvements in the 2023 Farm Bill The E&T program currently disincentivizes the participation of SNAP recipients by cutting their benefits if they find well-paying work. Jul 17, 2023 Kyle Ross
4 Ways States and Localities Are Improving Employment Outcomes for Reentering Young Adults ReportJun 27, 2023 4 Ways States and Localities Are Improving Employment Outcomes for Reentering Young Adults Forward-thinking state and local policymakers should continue to take action to improve the employment outcomes of 18- to 24-year-olds reentering their communities. Jun 27, 2023 David Correa
Congress Must Bolster Youth Employment Programs To Secure America’s Economic Future ReportApr 24, 2023 Congress Must Bolster Youth Employment Programs To Secure America’s Economic Future Millions of young people are disconnected from work and school, but Congress can help them access subsidized employment and supportive services to jump-start their careers. Apr 24, 2023 Kyle Ross
What Policymakers Need To Know About Today’s Working Class ReportApr 6, 2023 What Policymakers Need To Know About Today’s Working Class The working class works primarily in service-sector jobs and is more racially and ethnically diverse than ever. Apr 6, 2023 Aurelia Glass
How States and Unions Can Partner To Build the Public Sector Workforce ReportMar 23, 2023 How States and Unions Can Partner To Build the Public Sector Workforce Partnering with unions to train public sector workers helps states uphold high-quality standards; connect with and recruit from local communities; and address the nation’s public sector hiring challenges. Mar 23, 2023 Karla Walter
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
How To Support Good Jobs and Workforce Equity on Federal Infrastructure Projects ReportMar 6, 2023 How To Support Good Jobs and Workforce Equity on Federal Infrastructure Projects As funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act flow through federal and state project owners, agencies must build long-lasting capacity to provide equitable access to high-quality jobs. Mar 6, 2023 Marina Zhavoronkova, Karla Walter
Address the nursing shortage with realistic staffing and fair contracts In the NewsMar 3, 2023 Address the nursing shortage with realistic staffing and fair contracts Marina Zhavoronkova, Nicole Rapfogel, and Emily Gee argue that in order to address America's nursing shortage, policymakers must take measures to improve nurses' working conditions and keep them in the profession. Mar 3, 2023 The Hill Marina Zhavoronkova, Nicole Rapfogel, Emily Gee
How historic infrastructure investments can benefit women workers In the NewsFeb 21, 2023 How historic infrastructure investments can benefit women workers Karla Walter partnered with Sharita Gruberg to break down the potential long-lasting benefits for women in manufacturing due to President Joe Biden's historic economic legislation. Feb 21, 2023 The Hill Sharita Gruberg, Karla Walter
State and Local Leaders Summit Past EventFeb 8, 2023 State and Local Leaders Summit Governors and mayors will have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform their economies in the months and years ahead. Feb 8, 2023 Patrick Gaspard
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
The Benefits of Skills-Based Hiring for the State and Local Government Workforce ReportNov 21, 2022 The Benefits of Skills-Based Hiring for the State and Local Government Workforce Skills-based practices can spur an equitable recovery in the state and local government workforce by ensuring that positions are open to all qualified applicants. Nov 21, 2022 Marina Zhavoronkova, Kate Naranjo
How Biden’s American-Style Industrial Policy Will Create Quality Jobs ArticleOct 27, 2022 How Biden’s American-Style Industrial Policy Will Create Quality Jobs The Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act are key pillars of a transformative industrial policy platform. Oct 27, 2022 Aurelia Glass, Karla Walter
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
Worker Rights Are Getting a Major Shake Up In the NewsSep 8, 2022 Worker Rights Are Getting a Major Shake Up David Madland discusses California's FAST Recovery Act, which gives the state's fast-food workers a seat at the negotiating table to help set industrywide standards. Sep 8, 2022 Route Fifty David Madland
Teacher Preparation Shortcuts Won’t Solve the Teacher Shortage ArticleAug 31, 2022 Teacher Preparation Shortcuts Won’t Solve the Teacher Shortage Recently passed legislation that reduces training requirements for teachers will harm student learning, weaken the profession, and ignore the systemic issues that have long contributed to teacher shortages. Aug 31, 2022 Loren Welles
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
3 Ways Federal Investments Can Address Child Care Deserts in America ReportJun 2, 2022 3 Ways Federal Investments Can Address Child Care Deserts in America Comprehensive, sustained investments in child care can create historic opportunities to transform the system by building supply, expanding affordability, and supporting the workforce. Jun 2, 2022 MK Falgout, Rasheed Malik, Hailey Gibbs
Fact Sheet: How Investing in Public Health Will Strengthen America’s Health Fact SheetMay 17, 2022 Fact Sheet: How Investing in Public Health Will Strengthen America’s Health Significant and sustained investments in public health would improve societal health, advance equity, and foster economic and climate resiliency. May 17, 2022 Marquisha Johns, Jill Rosenthal
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