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Karla Walter Archives

States at Work: Progressive State Policies to Rebuild the Middle Class

Middle-class family book_alt2 icon Report State governments have a tremendous responsibility to help restore the promise of the American Dream, and can be part of the solution to rebuild a strong and growing middle class.

By Karla Walter, Tom Hucker, and David Madland, with Nick Bunker and David Sanchez | Thursday, March 21, 2013

The Romney Economic Agenda and Its Effect on the Middle Class and Growth

book_alt2 icon Report Michael Linden, Seth Hanlon, Jennifer Erickson, Gadi Dechter, Adam Hersh, and Karla Walter take a close look at the core of Mitt Romney’s economic agenda and describe just how just how targeted it is for the benefit of the few at the expense of the many in our nation.

By Michael Linden, Seth Hanlon, Jennifer Erickson, Gadi Dechter, Adam Hersh, and Karla Walter | Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Right-to-Work 101

article icon Issue Brief Karla Walter, David Madland, and Ross Eisenbrey present six ways right-to-work laws harm union and nonunion workers alike as well as the communities they live in.

By David Madland, Karla Walter, and Ross Eisenbrey | Thursday, February 2, 2012

Boeing-Machinists Deal Benefits Company, Workers, and NLRB Credibility

David Madland and Karla Walter conclude that a recent compromise between Boeing and its workers is good for all parties and discredits attacks on the National Labor Relations Board.

By David Madland and Karla Walter | Wednesday, December 7, 2011

House Republican Attacks on the National Labor Relations Board Hurt All Workers

article icon Issue Brief Recent House Republican attacks on the National Labor Relations Board are damaging to all workers, not just the unionized, write David Madland and Karla Walter.

By Karla Walter and David Madland | Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Ohioans Show Their Support for Collective Bargaining Rights

A referendum vote tomorrow on a law slashing public-sector worker collective bargaining rights will likely show how Ohioans, like the rest of Americans, are in favor of workers’ right to organize, says Karla Walter.

By Karla Walter | Monday, November 7, 2011

Rep. Payne’s Resolution Recognizes that Unions Build the Middle Class

A new resolution, citing research from the American Worker Project, highlights how unions benefit the 99 percent of Americans that need to work for a living, write Karla Walter and David Madland.

By Karla Walter and David Madland | Wednesday, November 2, 2011

House Budget Bill Guts Worker Protections

The House majority’s draft bill is an assault on American workers, plain and simple, explain David Madland and Karla Walter.

By David Madland and Karla Walter | Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Interactive: Unions Build a Stronger Middle Class

cursor icon Interactive Interactive from Nick Bunker, David Madland, and Karla Walter shows how unionization leads to more income for middle-class families.

By Nick Bunker, David Madland, and Karla Walter | Friday, September 23, 2011

New Census Data Show Middle Class Continues to Struggle

Income for middle-class Americans continues to shrink, write David Madland, Karla Walter, and Nick Bunker. Increasing union membership can help them secure more of the economy’s gains.

By David Madland, Karla Walter, and Nick Bunker | Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Unions Make the Middle Class

book_alt2 icon Report Report from David Madland, Karla Walter, and Nick Bunker shows how stronger unions create a stronger middle class.

By David Madland, Karla Walter, and Nick Bunker | Monday, April 4, 2011

Interactive Map: Stronger Unions Create A Stronger Middle Class

cursor icon Interactive This interactive map from Nick Bunker, David Madland, and Karla Walter shows how unions raise middle class incomes even for those not in a union.

By Nick Bunker, David Madland, and Karla Walter | Monday, April 4, 2011

High-Road Government

book_alt2 icon Report New high-road federal contracting guidelines would help raise job standards, reward companies that follow the law, and prevent taxpayer waste, write David Madland and Karla Walter.

By David Madland and Karla Walter | Friday, August 20, 2010

Taking the High Road

Allowing public access to contractor information is an important first step. Now the government needs more tools to protect taxpayers, write Karla Walter and David Madland.

By Karla Walter and David Madland | Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Why Is the Public Suddenly Down on Unions?

book_alt2 icon Report Karla Walter and David Madland explain why public support for unions has recently dropped and why it should go back up once the economy recovers.

By David Madland and Karla Walter | Tuesday, July 20, 2010