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
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
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
Proven State and Local Strategies To Create Good Jobs With IIJA Infrastructure Funds ReportMay 31, 2022 Proven State and Local Strategies To Create Good Jobs With IIJA Infrastructure Funds This report outlines four proven ways to ensure that new federal infrastructure investments create good jobs, boost equity, and support good value. May 31, 2022 the Center for American Progress Karla Walter
When contractors pay bad wages, the public shoulders the burden In the NewsApr 24, 2022 When contractors pay bad wages, the public shoulders the burden Karla Walter highlights how new regulations governing the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts will ensure that workers on construction projects receiving federal funding are paid fairly. Apr 24, 2022 The Hill Karla Walter
New Opportunities for the Biden-Harris Administration To Create Good Jobs for LGBTQI+ Workers In the NewsApr 8, 2022 New Opportunities for the Biden-Harris Administration To Create Good Jobs for LGBTQI+ Workers For decades, the U.S. economy has left LGBTQI+ individuals and their families behind, but the Biden-Harris administration can use its existing authority to uplift LGBTQI+ workers. Apr 8, 2022 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass, Sharita Gruberg, Caroline Medina, 1 More Karla Walter
Congress must deliver on bipartisan infrastructure promises to workers with these two steps In the NewsJan 31, 2022 Congress must deliver on bipartisan infrastructure promises to workers with these two steps Karla Walter writes about how Congress can create good infrastructure jobs for American workers. Jan 31, 2022 The Hill Karla Walter
Federal Contractors Are Violating Workers’ Rights and Harming the U.S. Government ReportJan 21, 2022 Federal Contractors Are Violating Workers’ Rights and Harming the U.S. Government New analysis from the Center for American Progress Action Fund finds that government contractors that break workplace laws frequently perform poorly and waste public resources. Jan 21, 2022 Karla Walter, Divya Vijay, Malkie Wall
Raising Wages and Narrowing Pay Gaps With Service Sector Prevailing Wage Laws ReportJan 19, 2022 Raising Wages and Narrowing Pay Gaps With Service Sector Prevailing Wage Laws Prevailing wage laws for government service contracts can uplift wages and benefits; reduce racial pay gaps; and could have a range of positive effects on worker turnover, service quality, local budgets, and collective bargaining. Jan 19, 2022 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass, David Madland, Karla Walter
3 Major Wins for Workers in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package ArticleNov 29, 2021 3 Major Wins for Workers in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will create pathways for all Americans into U.S.-based jobs that pay decent wages and benefits. Nov 29, 2021 Center for American Progress Karla Walter, Mike Williams
Video: How Unions Help Increase Wealth for All and Close Racial Wealth Gaps ArticleSep 7, 2021 Video: How Unions Help Increase Wealth for All and Close Racial Wealth Gaps Unions help narrow the gap between working families and the superrich. Sep 7, 2021 Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass, David Madland, Christian E. Weller, 2 More Karla Walter, Divya Vijay
How the U.S. Government Should Enforce Prevailing Wage Standards in All of Its Spending ReportAug 9, 2021 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. Aug 9, 2021 David Madland, Karla Walter, Malkie Wall