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Recent Articles

The Employee Free Choice Act 101

What is the Employee Free Choice Act? Why do we need it? David Madland and Karla Walter explain and fact check conservative claims.

Publications

Change for America Change for America A progressive blueprint for the 44th president, edited by Mark Green and Michelle Jolin, with an introduction by John Podesta.
Lifetime Losses Lifetime Losses A new report from Jessica Arons shows that over a lifetime of work, women and their families face sizeable shortfalls in income.
Enforcing Change Enforcing Change Report from David Madland and Karla Walter outlines five strategies for the Obama administration to enforce workers’ rights at the Department of Labor.

Multimedia & Video

How Not to Form a Union How Not to Form a Union Animation from the American Worker Project shows how labor law gives workers a raw deal, taking you step-by-step through the union process.
Map: The Career Wage Gap Map: The Career Wage Gap An interactive map illustrates the gaps in pay for women on different education levels and occupations across all 50 states.

THE LATEST

Health Care | November 12, 2009

Seniors' Stake in Health Reform

Report from Marilyn Moon defines what health reform would mean for Medicare beneficiaries.

Energy & Environment | November 10, 2009

Clean-Energy Reform Is Affordable at the Pump

Oil companies say pollution reduction will be unaffordable, even though it will boost the economy, protect our environment, and enhance our national security.

Health Care | November 9, 2009

When Insurance Companies Win, the American People Lose

Insurance companies are fighting to kill health care reform to protect their profits, their abusive practices, and their market monopolies.

Health Care | November 9, 2009

Three Threats

A memo on the three things that will happen if there is no health care reform.

Women's Health & Rights | November 9, 2009

When Insurance Companies Win, Women Lose

Insurance companies currently charge women more than men, often don't provide maternity coverage, and deny insurance to victims of domestic violence.

Labor Market | November 6, 2009

Promoting Responsible Contracting

Letter from the American Worker Project's David Madland in support of better implementation of the contractor responsibility database.

Energy & Environment | November 5, 2009

Reasons to Pass the Clean Energy Jobs Act—Part Two

The bill would reduce energy costs, protect consumers and industries, and spur innovation, write Daniel J. Weiss and Sean Pool.

Immigration | November 4, 2009

How Not to Court Latino Voters

The ways immigration was used in key election campaigns this year offer lessons for dealing with the issue and winning over Latinos, writes Gebe Martinez.

Gay & Transgender Issues | November 4, 2009

Promoting Equality in the Workplace

The Employment Non-Discrimination Act would extend much needed employment protections for gay and transgender workers.

Energy & Environment | November 3, 2009

Reasons to Pass the Clean Energy Jobs Act—Part One

Senators opposed to the Clean Energy Jobs Act are ignoring the bill’s benefits to Americans, writes Daniel J. Weiss.

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