Viewpoint: Lansing’s growth momentum spurred by federal, state investments Viewpoint: Lansing’s growth momentum spurred by federal, state investments Jun 29, 2024 the Lansing State Journal Andy Schor
Opinion: Empowering and investing in Pittsburgh’s communities of color helps the entire city Opinion: Empowering and investing in Pittsburgh’s communities of color helps the entire city Jun 25, 2024 Keystone Newsroom Khamil Bailey
Empowering Nevada women begins with investing in opportunities for women Empowering Nevada women begins with investing in opportunities for women Jun 19, 2024 the Las Vegas Sun Evelyn Pacheco
Comparing Trump’s Haphazard $2,500 Tax Increase to Biden’s Targeted Tariffs ArticleJune 18, 2024 Comparing Trump’s Haphazard $2,500 Tax Increase to Biden’s Targeted Tariffs Jun 18, 2024 Ryan Mulholland, Brendan Duke
Viewpoint: Lansing’s growth momentum spurred by federal, state investments Personal StoryJune 29, 2024 Viewpoint: Lansing’s growth momentum spurred by federal, state investments Mayor Andy Schor (D) of Lansing, Michigan, writes about how federal investments are positively affecting citizens in his community, from the creation of new union jobs to the expansion of infrastructure for clean energy and electric vehicles. Jun 29, 2024 the Lansing State Journal Andy Schor
Opinion: Empowering and investing in Pittsburgh’s communities of color helps the entire city Personal StoryJune 25, 2024 Opinion: Empowering and investing in Pittsburgh’s communities of color helps the entire city Khamil Bailey, the co-founder and executive director of a nonprofit that empowers Black entrepreneurs, shares how support from state leaders is helping expand access to capital investment for historically underserved communities. Jun 25, 2024 Keystone Newsroom Khamil Bailey
Empowering Nevada women begins with investing in opportunities for women Personal StoryJune 19, 2024 Empowering Nevada women begins with investing in opportunities for women Evelyn Pacheco, founder of Nevada Women in Trades, writes about how government investments can help expand opportunities for women in good-paying, blue-collar career paths. Jun 19, 2024 the Las Vegas Sun Evelyn Pacheco
Comparing Trump’s Haphazard $2,500 Tax Increase to Biden’s Targeted Tariffs ArticleJune 18, 2024 Comparing Trump’s Haphazard $2,500 Tax Increase to Biden’s Targeted Tariffs President Joe Biden’s strategic approach to rebuilding the country’s industrial base with targeted tariffs and national investment stands in stark contrast to Trump’s arbitrary, imprecise tariff and tax cut-only approach. Jun 18, 2024 Ryan Mulholland, Brendan Duke
Trump’s $50 Billion Tax Giveaway to the 100 Largest Corporations ArticleJune 12, 2024 Trump’s $50 Billion Tax Giveaway to the 100 Largest Corporations Trump’s plan to slash the corporate tax rate would give the largest corporations a tax cut exceeding federal K-12 education spending. Jun 12, 2024 Brendan Duke, Will Ragland
Investing in infrastructure helps everybody Personal StoryMay 22, 2024 Investing in infrastructure helps everybody Cristian Cespedes, a union member from Las Vegas, shares how federal infrastructure investments and regulations help create jobs and drive up wages for both union and nonunion workers alike. May 22, 2024 The Las Vegas Sun News Cristian Cespedes
Opinion: Wisconsin’s workforce is experiencing a rebirth that will ensure a brighter future Personal StoryMay 16, 2024 Opinion: Wisconsin’s workforce is experiencing a rebirth that will ensure a brighter future Bridget Glover, a union worker from Wisconsin, shares how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is creating sustainable career opportunities and opening doors for new workers in the trades. May 16, 2024 UpNorthNews Bridget Glover
Your view: Why 2024 is such a critical year for Pennsylvania workers Personal StoryMay 2, 2024 Your view: Why 2024 is such a critical year for Pennsylvania workers Buddy Maxwell, an organizer for the United Auto Workers union, writes about the importance of holding elected officials accountable for passing policies that support working people. May 2, 2024 The Morning Call Buddy Maxwell
El arancel de Trump le costaría al hogar estadounidense típico $1,500 dólares cada año In the NewsApril 24, 2024 El arancel de Trump le costaría al hogar estadounidense típico $1,500 dólares cada año Brendan Duke writes in La Opinión about how former President Donald Trump’s tariff would raise costs for everyday Americans. Apr 24, 2024 La Opinión Brendan Duke
The Middle Class Will Pay the Price for Trump’s Tax Cuts for the Wealthy, Including Repealing the Affordable Care Act ArticleApril 15, 2024 The Middle Class Will Pay the Price for Trump’s Tax Cuts for the Wealthy, Including Repealing the Affordable Care Act Former President Donald Trump has proposed tax cuts of up to $400,000 for the wealthiest households—that middle-class Americans would fund through higher living costs. Apr 15, 2024 Brendan Duke
Michael Pollan and Melissa Robledo on ‘Food, Inc. 2’ PodcastApril 11, 2024 Michael Pollan and Melissa Robledo on ‘Food, Inc. 2’ Michael Pollan and Melissa Robledo join the show to discuss their documentary "Food, Inc. 2." Apr 11, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Kelly McCoy, 8 More Erin Phillips, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone, Muggs Leone, Matthew Gossage, Hai-Lam Phan, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo
8 Ways the Biden Administration Is Improving the Lives of Service Workers ArticleApril 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 ArticleMarch 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 NewsMarch 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
Opinion: This federally-funded job training program gave me a fresh start Personal StoryMarch 21, 2024 Opinion: This federally-funded job training program gave me a fresh start Phoenix resident Tarji Borders describes how a job training program funded by the CHIPS and Science Act made it possible for her to start building a career in Arizona’s burgeoning semiconductor industry. Mar 21, 2024 The Copper Courier Tarji Borders
Unions Continue To Build Wealth for All Americans ArticleMarch 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 EventMarch 14, 2024 Putting People First: Prioritizing Workers in the Economy of the Future A conversation with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA). Mar 14, 2024
Americans benefitting from Biden’s policies have no idea he’s involved In the NewsMarch 6, 2024 Americans benefitting from Biden’s policies have no idea he’s involved David Madland explains in why President Joe Biden needs to make clear to voters that his economic policies are creating good union jobs. Mar 6, 2024 The Hill David Madland
Communities That Lost Manufacturing Jobs Are Main Beneficiaries of Biden Administration’s New Industrial Policy ArticleMarch 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
UAW’s David Green on Championing Labor PodcastMarch 1, 2024 UAW’s David Green on Championing Labor United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 2B Director David Green joins the show to talk about the Trump and Biden administrations' approaches to labor. Mar 1, 2024 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Kelly McCoy, 3 More Erin Phillips, Mishka Espey, Muggs Leone
Biden’s Belvidere Win Stands in Stark Contrast to Trump’s Broken Promises in Lordstown ArticleFebruary 26, 2024 Biden’s Belvidere Win Stands in Stark Contrast to Trump’s Broken Promises in Lordstown Differing outcomes at the auto plants in Lordstown, Ohio, and Belvidere, Illinois, underscore the stark contrast between the approaches of Biden and Trump to the automotive industry and its workers. Feb 26, 2024 Jeremy Berns
Construction of Tennessee EV Battery Facility Highlights Promises and Challenges of Biden Administration Policies ReportFebruary 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
Biden te está ayudando ahorrar dinero In the NewsFebruary 23, 2024 Biden te está ayudando ahorrar dinero Gaby Blanco and Rafael Medina write in La Opinión about the Biden administration's efforts to address junk fees. Feb 23, 2024 La Opinión Gaby Blanco, Rafael Medina
Opinion | We own a solar energy business, but we wouldn’t be here without the IRA. Personal StoryFebruary 9, 2024 Opinion | We own a solar energy business, but we wouldn’t be here without the IRA. Small-business owner Maria Drews shares how tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act are helping clean energy businesses such as hers to grow, in addition to saving households money as they switch to solar energy. Feb 9, 2024 The Capital Times Maria Drews
President Biden Should Veto Anti-Worker Lawmakers’ Attack on Union Rights ArticleFebruary 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 ArticleJanuary 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 ReportJanuary 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 ArticleJanuary 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 ArticleDecember 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
Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Fighting Extremism and Inspiring Change PodcastDecember 14, 2023 Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Fighting Extremism and Inspiring Change Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) joins the show to discuss MAGA extremism, attacks on voting and abortion rights, and the progressive movement. Dec 14, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Mishka Espey
How Labor Unions Help Reduce the Pay Gap for Disabled Workers ArticleDecember 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
Centering the Threats of MAGA Republicans and Other Lessons Learned From Virginia Wins Past EventNovember 28, 2023 Centering the Threats of MAGA Republicans and Other Lessons Learned From Virginia Wins Nov 28, 2023
Op-ed: How a federally-funded apprenticeship changed my life Personal StoryNovember 17, 2023 Op-ed: How a federally-funded apprenticeship changed my life Joshua Swindells, who dropped out of school as a teenager to care for his elderly parents, explains how a federally funded apprenticeship program allowed him to return to his education and gain valuable work experience in the information technology field. Joshua fears that proposals to cut federal workforce funding could harm young people such as him. Nov 17, 2023 Cardinal & Pine Joshua Swindells
CAP Action’s Brendan Duke on Why We Need To Fund the Government PodcastNovember 16, 2023 CAP Action’s Brendan Duke on Why We Need To Fund the Government This week, CAP Action's Brendan Duke joins the show to discuss government funding. Nov 16, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 4 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli, Mishka Espey, Brendan Duke
Opinion: At 19, I was homeless. Now at 25, I’m a homeowner with a good-paying union job. Personal StoryNovember 16, 2023 Opinion: At 19, I was homeless. Now at 25, I’m a homeowner with a good-paying union job. Michigan carpenter Raquell Rivera describes how her career as a union carpenter enabled her to transition out of homelessness and become a homeowner. Raquell explains how proposed cuts to federal workforce development funding could threaten both the preapprenticeship program she attended and similar programs. Nov 16, 2023 The Michigan Independent Raquell Rivera
Workers Want Unions: How States Have Strengthened Worker Power in 2023 ArticleNovember 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