The American Worker Project conducts research to increase the wages, benefits, and security of American workers and promote their rights at work.
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Promoting Higher Labor Standards in Federal Contracting
CAP Action's David Madland testifies before the Panel on Defense Acquisition Reform of the House Committee on Armed Services about promoting higher labor standards in federal contracting.
New Progressive America: The Millennial Generation 
Report from David Madland and Ruy Teixeira shows that young Americans are more progressive on nearly every issue than previous generations.
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.
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.