Unions Help Increase Wealth for All and Close Racial Wealth Gaps
Union membership significantly increases wealth for all households, but Black and Hispanic families gain the most.
How the U.S. Government Should Enforce Prevailing Wage Standards in All of Its Spending
As lawmakers debate economic recovery investments, they must ensure that all companies receiving government funding comply with job quality standards.
The Clean Economy Revolution Will Be Unionized: A Road Map From States on Creating Good, Union Jobs To Build the Clean Energy Economy
State and local progress can inform federal action to support high-quality, union jobs building the clean economy.
Scott Keyes on Why You Should Take More Vacations
This week’s episode features a special recording of a live event with Scott Keyes, Center for American Progress alumnus and the founder of Scott’s Cheap Flights.
2 Commonsense Tax Reforms That Would Help Unions and Raise Revenue
Federal policymakers can raise funds and support unions with two policy reforms.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth on Investing in Infrastructure and Bipartisanship
Daniella and Jesse connect with Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) for an insightful conversation on how the new Democratic majority in the Senate has worked to pass ambitious legislation to bolster the economy during COVID-19.
AFL-CIO Chief Economist Bill Spriggs on the Economy and Infrastructure for All
Bill Spriggs, chief economist at the AFL-CIO, joins the podcast to explore the state of the economy and how Biden’s jobs plans can help growth—and address decades of racial injustice.
Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones on the First 100 Days of the Biden Administration
This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Jesse sit down with former Sen. Doug Jones to discuss the first 100 days of the Biden administration.
Raising Standards for Fast-Food Workers in California
A sectoral council is well-suited to address the fast-food industry’s unique challenges and improve working conditions.
Service Contract Workers Deserve Good Jobs
President Biden is using his executive authority to build power and improve the lives of contract workers; he can do even more to raise standards for service workers.