8 Ways the Biden Administration Is Improving the Lives of Service Workers ArticleApr 9, 2024 8 Ways the Biden Administration Is Improving the Lives of Service Workers Apr 9, 2024 the Center for American Progress Karla Walter
Trump’s Tariff Would Cost the Typical American Household Roughly $1,500 Each Year ArticleMar 27, 2024 Trump’s Tariff Would Cost the Typical American Household Roughly $1,500 Each Year Mar 27, 2024 Brendan Duke, Ryan Mulholland
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 Mar 25, 2024 Route Fifty Karla Walter
Unions Continue To Build Wealth for All Americans ArticleMar 20, 2024 Unions Continue To Build Wealth for All Americans Mar 20, 2024 the Center for American Progress David Madland, Christian E. Weller, Sachin Shiva
8 Ways the Biden Administration Is Improving the Lives of Service Workers ArticleApr 9, 2024 8 Ways the Biden Administration Is Improving the Lives of Service Workers The Biden administration is raising pay, building power, and improving living standards for service workers across the economy—including fast-food cooks, call center workers, teachers, home care workers, and federal employees. Apr 9, 2024 the Center for American Progress Karla Walter
Trump’s Tariff Would Cost the Typical American Household Roughly $1,500 Each Year ArticleMar 27, 2024 Trump’s Tariff Would Cost the Typical American Household Roughly $1,500 Each Year Former President Donald Trump’s proposed tariff would raise prices for consumers and be far less effective at reinvigorating U.S. manufacturing than President Joe Biden’s approach. Mar 27, 2024 Brendan Duke, Ryan Mulholland
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
Unions Continue To Build Wealth for All Americans ArticleMar 20, 2024 Unions Continue To Build Wealth for All Americans New data show unions increase wealth across education levels and close racial wealth gaps. Mar 20, 2024 the Center for American Progress David Madland, Christian E. Weller, Sachin Shiva
Putting People First: Prioritizing Workers in the Economy of the Future Past EventMar 14, 2024 Putting People First: Prioritizing Workers in the Economy of the Future A conversation with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA). Mar 14, 2024
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 the Center for American Progress 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 the Center for American Progress David Madland, Kyle Ross
President Biden Should Veto Anti-Worker Lawmakers’ Attack on Union Rights ArticleFeb 8, 2024 President Biden Should Veto Anti-Worker Lawmakers’ Attack on Union Rights The Biden administration is fighting to protect fast food and outsourced workers’ right to come together in unions—and shouldn’t let anti-worker lawmakers undermine these efforts. Feb 8, 2024 the Center for American Progress Karla Walter
Biden Administration’s New Investments in Electric Vehicle and Battery Production Could Benefit Black Americans ArticleJan 31, 2024 Biden Administration’s New Investments in Electric Vehicle and Battery Production Could Benefit Black Americans New electric vehicle and battery manufacturing jobs supported by the Inflation Reduction Act are located in areas with an above-average share of Black Americans. Jan 31, 2024 Colin Seeberger, Mariam Rashid
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 the Center for American Progress Karla Walter
What It Will Take To Increase Union Membership and Collective Bargaining Coverage ArticleJan 17, 2024 What It Will Take To Increase Union Membership and Collective Bargaining Coverage Continued worker action and major policy reforms are needed for union membership and collective bargaining to significantly increase. Jan 17, 2024 the Center for American Progress David Madland
8 Ways the Biden Administration Has Fought for Working People by Strengthening Unions ArticleDec 19, 2023 8 Ways the Biden Administration Has Fought for Working People by Strengthening Unions At a time when Americans are at their most pro-union, President Joe Biden and his administration are using all the levers of government to support working people and unions. Dec 19, 2023 Karla Walter, David Madland
How Labor Unions Help Reduce the Pay Gap for Disabled Workers ArticleDec 6, 2023 How Labor Unions Help Reduce the Pay Gap for Disabled Workers Disabled workers are underpaid, but union membership helps ensure they earn the same wages as their nondisabled peers. Dec 6, 2023 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass
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 the Center for American Progress Isabela Salas-Betsch, Karla Walter
Point: Strong Prevailing Wage Standards Help Grow the Economy In the NewsOct 19, 2023 Point: Strong Prevailing Wage Standards Help Grow the Economy In an InsideSources op-ed, Karla Walter argues why the Biden administration’s support of prevailing wage standards will help grow the middle class. Oct 19, 2023 InsideSources Karla Walter
Latino Communities Could Disproportionately Benefit From New Semiconductor Investments ArticleOct 18, 2023 Latino Communities Could Disproportionately Benefit From New Semiconductor Investments New chipmaking investments are located in areas with a greater share of Latinos. Oct 18, 2023 Colin Seeberger, Mariam Rashid
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 the Center for American Progress Leo Banks, Karla Walter, Anona Neal
Momentum for Worker Standards Boards Continues To Grow ArticleSep 7, 2023 Momentum for Worker Standards Boards Continues To Grow Since 2018, six states and three local governments have enacted laws that bring workers and employers together to recommend standards for sectors of the economy. Sep 7, 2023 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass, David Madland
What You Need To Know About Gen Z’s Support for Unions ArticleAug 9, 2023 What You Need To Know About Gen Z’s Support for Unions Gen Zers are eager to organize and are winning union gains for themselves at workplaces nationwide. Aug 9, 2023 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass
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 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass, Karla Walter
Jobs Are Good. Good Jobs Are Better. In the NewsJul 11, 2023 Jobs Are Good. Good Jobs Are Better. David Madland writes about Biden’s economic investments and delivering high-quality jobs. Jul 11, 2023 Democracy David Madland
1 Year Without Roe Personal StoryJun 23, 2023 1 Year Without Roe This CAP story collection details the experiences of doctors, doulas, and nurse practitioners since the overturn of Roe v. Wade and their fears in the rapidly evolving legal landscape of abortion care. Jun 23, 2023 the Center for American Progress
How Unions Are Crucial for Building Working-Class Economic Power ArticleJun 21, 2023 How Unions Are Crucial for Building Working-Class Economic Power Union membership allows workers without four-year college degrees to earn more and achieve financial security for their families and children. Jun 21, 2023 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass, David Madland
4 Job Quality Questions All Applicants for New Federal Funds Should Answer ReportJun 20, 2023 4 Job Quality Questions All Applicants for New Federal Funds Should Answer States, cities, and private sector applicants can improve their chances of winning new federal support through the Inflation Reduction Act, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and CHIPS and Science Act by demonstrating that their proposals will create good jobs for working people from all walks of life. Jun 20, 2023 the Center for American Progress Karla Walter
Minnesota is transforming its nursing home industry with a model that empowers workers In the NewsJun 15, 2023 Minnesota is transforming its nursing home industry with a model that empowers workers David Madland explains how the Minnesota Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Act can improve the nursing home industry by setting minimum workplace standards for the sector. Jun 15, 2023 Minnesota Reformer David Madland
Public and Private Investments Are Poised To Transform Michigan ReportJun 15, 2023 Public and Private Investments Are Poised To Transform Michigan The historic home of the automotive industry, Michigan, stands to benefit from major infrastructure improvements and new plants for manufacturing electric vehicle batteries, especially if it incorporates public input and builds worker power to grow the middle class. Jun 15, 2023 the Center for American Progress David Ballard, Lily Roberts, Marina Zhavoronkova, 4 More Kevin DeGood, Emily Gee, Jessica Vela, Karla Walter
Opinion: Hollywood writers’ strike is about more than money. It’s also about having power over AI. In the NewsJun 14, 2023 Opinion: Hollywood writers’ strike is about more than money. It’s also about having power over AI. David Madland explains why workers need strong tools to bargain with employers over disruptive technology. Jun 14, 2023 MarketWatch David Madland
Unions Build Wealth for the American Working Class ReportMay 3, 2023 Unions Build Wealth for the American Working Class Union membership not only increases wealth for working-class families but also narrows racial wealth gaps and offers a path to the middle class. May 3, 2023 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass, David Madland, Christian E. Weller
Beware Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis’ anti-worker agenda In the NewsApr 18, 2023 Beware Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis’ anti-worker agenda In a new op-ed, David Madland breaks down why Gov. DeSantis’ anti-worker agenda shouldn’t go unnoticed. Apr 18, 2023 The Pennsylvania Capitol-Star
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 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass
Congress should take an all of the above approach to supporting unions In the NewsMar 28, 2023 Congress should take an all of the above approach to supporting unions David Madland describes how Congress can support unions. Mar 28, 2023 The Hill David Madland
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 the Center for American Progress Karla Walter
5 Policy Priorities for the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization ArticleMar 20, 2023 5 Policy Priorities for the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization The reauthorization of Federal Aviation Administration programs should provide dedicated funding for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from airplanes and airports, an increase in the Passenger Facility Charge, and decent wages and benefits for airport service workers. Mar 20, 2023 the Center for American Progress Kevin DeGood, 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 the Center for American Progress 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 the Center for American Progress Marina Zhavoronkova, Karla Walter
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
Historic New EU Law Part of Growing Push for Sectoral Bargaining In the NewsJan 19, 2023 Historic New EU Law Part of Growing Push for Sectoral Bargaining David Madland explains how the European Union’s new law aims to improve working conditions by increasing minimum wages and dramatically increasing collective bargaining. Jan 19, 2023 OnLabor David Madland
Voluntary Recognition of Unions Is Increasingly Popular Among U.S. Employers ArticleJan 18, 2023 Voluntary Recognition of Unions Is Increasingly Popular Among U.S. Employers From minor league baseball to Microsoft, businesses in a range of industries are respecting their workers' right to come together in unions. Jan 18, 2023 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass
New Zealand’s New Sectoral Bargaining Law Holds Lessons for the United States In the NewsDec 22, 2022 New Zealand’s New Sectoral Bargaining Law Holds Lessons for the United States David Madland argues that the United States should take note of New Zealand’s new labor reform law. Dec 22, 2022 OnLabor David Madland
The NLRB Protects Workers’ Rights To Organize, Yet Remains Underfunded ReportDec 5, 2022 The NLRB Protects Workers’ Rights To Organize, Yet Remains Underfunded Under the Biden administration, the National Labor Relations Board is striving to protect workers' right to form a union and collectively bargain, but the agency remains underfunded and understaffed. Dec 5, 2022 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass
Lessons From New Zealand’s New Sectoral Bargaining Law ReportNov 29, 2022 Lessons From New Zealand’s New Sectoral Bargaining Law Unions and policymakers in New Zealand are seeking a solution to address stagnant wages, rising economic inequality, and low productivity after the failures of worksite-only bargaining—and the United States can learn from their efforts. Nov 29, 2022 the Center for American Progress David Madland
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 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass, Karla Walter
Social Security, Medicare are on the line this November—and women older than 50 know it In the NewsOct 19, 2022 Social Security, Medicare are on the line this November—and women older than 50 know it Beth Almeida and Maggie Jo Buchanan discuss how MAGA Republicans’ extremist agenda and renewed efforts to slash Social Security and Medicare would particularly harm women over the age of 50. Oct 19, 2022 The Hill Beth Almeida, Maggie Jo Buchanan
The Closing Gender, Education, and Ideological Divides Behind Gen Z’s Union Movement ReportOct 5, 2022 The Closing Gender, Education, and Ideological Divides Behind Gen Z’s Union Movement Unions have narrowed class and ideological divides to make Generation Z America's most pro-union generation. Oct 5, 2022 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass
The Inflation Reduction Act Provides Pathways to High-Quality Jobs ReportSep 14, 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act Provides Pathways to High-Quality Jobs Incorporating labor and workforce training standards into this historic climate policy will ensure that the transition to a clean energy economy is built with good jobs. Sep 14, 2022 the Center for American Progress Mike Williams, Marina Zhavoronkova, David Madland
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
Reconciliation can be a game changer for pro-worker policies In the NewsAug 27, 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 27, 2022 The Hill David Madland
Expanding Access and Protections in States Where Abortion Is Legal ArticleAug 24, 2022 Expanding Access and Protections in States Where Abortion Is Legal Abortion is protected by state law in more than 20 states, many of which have expanded access to abortion by making it more affordable, codifying state-level reproductive rights, broadening the types of providers able to offer care, and protecting abortion providers and access to clinics. Aug 24, 2022 Center for American Progress Kierra B. Jones
Canceling at Least $10,000 of Student Loan Debt Will Help Lower the Cost of Living ArticleAug 23, 2022 Canceling at Least $10,000 of Student Loan Debt Will Help Lower the Cost of Living Canceling student loans offers targeted relief crucial to helping households improve their financial security—it is not a decisive factor in battling inflation. Aug 23, 2022 the Center for American Progress Rose Khattar, Zahir Rasheed
How State Attorneys General Can Protect Abortion Rights ArticleAug 22, 2022 How State Attorneys General Can Protect Abortion Rights As some states seek to criminalize abortion within their borders, attorneys general can take many actions to ensure access to abortion care in at least some states. Aug 22, 2022 the Center for American Progress Maggie Jo Buchanan, Elyssa Spitzer
How the Inflation Reduction Act Reduces Health Care Costs ArticleAug 12, 2022 How the Inflation Reduction Act Reduces Health Care Costs The Inflation Reduction Act’s health insurance subsidies and drug pricing reforms will improve health care affordability for Americans. Aug 12, 2022 the Center for American Progress Nicole Rapfogel, Emily Gee
Top 11 Benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act Fact SheetAug 9, 2022 Top 11 Benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act will fight inflation; bring down the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs; cut health care costs; make historic investments to tackle climate change; and significantly cut the deficit. Aug 9, 2022 the Center for American Progress Will Ragland, Colin Seeberger, Emily Gee, 3 More Trevor Higgins, Rose Khattar, Seth Hanlon
After President Biden Cancels Student Debt ReportAug 3, 2022 After President Biden Cancels Student Debt Meeting the urgency of the college affordability and student debt crisis will require bold action to restore the promise of opportunity for all Americans. Aug 3, 2022 the Center for American Progress Jared C. Bass, Jesse O’Connell
The Inflation Reduction Act Would Only Raise Taxes From Wall Street and Big Corporations ArticleAug 2, 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act Would Only Raise Taxes From Wall Street and Big Corporations Contrary to critics’ claims, the Inflation Reduction Act would only increase taxes for large corporations and the wealthy while providing meaningful benefits for middle-income families across the country. Aug 2, 2022 the Center for American Progress Jean Ross, Jessica Vela
Ensuring electric vehicle jobs are good jobs In the NewsJul 11, 2022 Ensuring electric vehicle jobs are good jobs David Madland explains why Congress should develop a new prevailing wage policy for electric vehicle jobs. Jul 11, 2022 The Hill David Madland
Prevailing Wages Can Build Good Jobs Into America’s Electric Vehicle Industry ReportJul 6, 2022 Prevailing Wages Can Build Good Jobs Into America’s Electric Vehicle Industry By instituting prevailing wage policies, policymakers can ensure that the jobs they subsidize in one of America's newest industries offer fair wages and benefits. Jul 6, 2022 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass, David Madland, Karla Walter
Sen. Rick Scott’s Tax Proposal Would Push Millions of Americans Into Poverty ArticleJun 27, 2022 Sen. Rick Scott’s Tax Proposal Would Push Millions of Americans Into Poverty Sen. Rick Scott’s proposed minimum income tax would have driven 18.5 million Americans into poverty in 2020. Jun 27, 2022 Nick Buffie
4 Strategies to Create Good Jobs, Boost Equity With Federal Infrastructure Funds In the NewsJun 16, 2022 4 Strategies to Create Good Jobs, Boost Equity With Federal Infrastructure Funds Karla Walter outlines four strategies for states to ensure new federal infrastructure funds from the IIJA create good jobs and boost equity in local communities. Jun 16, 2022 Route Fifty Karla Walter
For Unionized Amazon Workers, Lessons From Italy May Hold Key to Success In the NewsJun 7, 2022 For Unionized Amazon Workers, Lessons From Italy May Hold Key to Success David Madland outlines several lessons learned from the historic nationwide contracts that Amazon workers in Italy signed in 2021 and suggests a path forward for unionized workers at Amazon's Staten Island warehouse, who must now try to sign a collective bargaining agreement. Jun 7, 2022 InsideSources David Madland
5 Lessons From Recent Union Wins ArticleJun 6, 2022 5 Lessons From Recent Union Wins American workers have won major victories at Amazon, Starbucks, and elsewhere; but Congress must act to ensure all workers can exercise their right to join a union. Jun 6, 2022 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass