By fixing problems in the federal contracting system, the Biden administration can raise standards for millions of workers, provide law-abiding companies the opportunity to compete on an even playing field, and ensure that taxpayers receive good value.
The authors make the case that in order to strengthen political democracy, policymakers should support the creation of democratically organized groups such as unions.
David Madland and Terry Meginniss argue that pro-worker advocates must advance strategies and policies that will ensure that all climate jobs are high-quality union jobs that make the economy more equitable.
David Madland and Terry Meginniss argue that tackling climate change will require state and local action alongside federal policy change.
The authors argue that federal policymakers must invest in domestic electric vehicle production and deployment now in order to support high-quality American jobs, cut greenhouse gas emissions over the long term, and ensure national competitiveness in a key area of growth.
Encouraging union membership is essential to supporting middle-class workers.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need to strengthen protections for home care workers.
Federal policymakers should take steps to reverse anti-union biases in the U.S. tax code and build power for workers.
With the expiration of many important CARES Act provisions, tens of millions of working-class Americans and small businesses are not getting the support they need to weather the pandemic and survive the economic fallout it spurred.
President Trump has made it clear, again and again, that he intends to defund Social Security.