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
Opinion: This federally-funded job training program gave me a fresh start In the NewsMar 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 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
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
How Bidenomics Is Helping Latinos in America PodcastOct 12, 2023 How Bidenomics Is Helping Latinos in America Laura Rodriguez, Frances Colón, and Emmy Ruiz discuss how the Biden administration’s economic policies are helping Latinos achieve more equitable outcomes at a recent Center for American Progress event. Oct 12, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 3 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli, Mishka Espey
Opinion: President Biden is working to make sure I never have to ration my insulin again In the NewsSep 28, 2023 Opinion: President Biden is working to make sure I never have to ration my insulin again Yamelisa Jimenez Taveras, a Type 1 diabetic, shares how the high cost of insulin left her with little choice but to ration her insulin. She applauds the Biden administration’s efforts to cap the cost of insulin for Medicare recipients and continues to advocate for insulin copay caps for all diabetics. Sep 28, 2023 The Pennsylvania Independent Yamelisa Jimenez Taveras
Maya Wiley on the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington PodcastAug 24, 2023 Maya Wiley on the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, joins the show. Aug 24, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 3 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli, Angelo Villagomez
Happy Birthday to the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act PodcastAug 10, 2023 Happy Birthday to the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Colin celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act, and Daniella speaks with two Americans about how the laws have benefited them. Aug 10, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
A Year of Impact: The Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act Personal StoryAug 9, 2023 A Year of Impact: The Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act Americans celebrate how the Inflation Reduction Act has benefited their lives in the year since its passage. Aug 9, 2023
Arizona Family Benefits from Inflation Reduction Act’s Solar Installation Tax Credit Personal StoryAug 9, 2023 Arizona Family Benefits from Inflation Reduction Act’s Solar Installation Tax Credit An Arizona homeowner explains how the Inflation Reduction Act helped her family access solar power. Aug 9, 2023
Michigan Carpenter Saves on Home Repairs Through Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits Personal StoryAug 9, 2023 Michigan Carpenter Saves on Home Repairs Through Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits A Michigan homeowner details how the Inflation Reduction Act is helping her modernize her 100-year-old home. Aug 9, 2023
Older Michigander Saves $400 on Health Care Costs Personal StoryAug 9, 2023 Older Michigander Saves $400 on Health Care Costs An older American on Medicare explains how the Inflation Reduction Act helped her access no-cost vaccines. Aug 9, 2023
Electric Vehicle Battery Plant Revives Michigan Small Businesses Personal StoryAug 9, 2023 Electric Vehicle Battery Plant Revives Michigan Small Businesses A Michigan business owner describes how investments in electric vehicle battery manufacturing will help local small businesses. Aug 9, 2023
Wisconsin Clean Energy Small Business Creates Union Jobs Thanks to Inflation Reduction Act Personal StoryAug 9, 2023 Wisconsin Clean Energy Small Business Creates Union Jobs Thanks to Inflation Reduction Act A Wisconsin small-business owner hopes the Inflation Reduction Act will grow his clean energy business and enable him to hire more union workers. Aug 9, 2023
North Carolina Student Excited for Job Opportunities Manufacturing Electric Vehicles Personal StoryAug 9, 2023 North Carolina Student Excited for Job Opportunities Manufacturing Electric Vehicles An automotive technician hopes for job opportunities in North Carolina’s burgeoning electric vehicle manufacturing industry. Aug 9, 2023
Inflation Reduction Act Creates More Employment Opportunities for Michigan Union Carpenter Personal StoryAug 9, 2023 Inflation Reduction Act Creates More Employment Opportunities for Michigan Union Carpenter A union carpenter in Michigan is excited for the future of the trades with the Inflation Reduction Act. Aug 9, 2023
Michigan Electrician Sees Growth of Green Energy Jobs in Her Trade Personal StoryAug 9, 2023 Michigan Electrician Sees Growth of Green Energy Jobs in Her Trade An apprentice electrician explains how funding from the Inflation Reduction Act creates jobs by incentivizing a switch to green energy. Aug 9, 2023
Inflation Reduction Act Expands Opportunities for Clean Energy Workforce Personal StoryAug 9, 2023 Inflation Reduction Act Expands Opportunities for Clean Energy Workforce A Georgia professor explains how the Inflation Reduction Act is expanding employment opportunities for his students. Aug 9, 2023
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 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
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
OP-ED: House GOP’s plans to gut green energy tax credits impact businesses like mine In the NewsMay 18, 2023 OP-ED: House GOP’s plans to gut green energy tax credits impact businesses like mine Solar energy business owner Robert Blake writes about how solar investments from the Inflation Reduction Act will help grow his business in St. Paul, Minnesota. But Blake worries that threats from some congressional Republicans to repeal the clean energy provisions threaten the future of his business. May 18, 2023 The Heartland Signal Robert Blake
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
The Inflation Reduction Act is opening doors for students In the NewsApr 3, 2023 The Inflation Reduction Act is opening doors for students Georgia Tech doctoral student Juanita Hidalgo explains how a lack of domestic solar manufacturing contributes to fewer opportunities for students like her. But with new solar manufacturing projects spurred by the Inflation Reduction Act, Hidalgo is hopeful for expanded career opportunities in renewable energy. Apr 3, 2023 Univision Juanita Hidalgo
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
Arizona Public School Teacher Credits Biden Administration for Fixing Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program Personal StoryDec 12, 2022 Arizona Public School Teacher Credits Biden Administration for Fixing Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program The Biden administration’s actions erased the debt of an Arizona school teacher. Dec 12, 2022
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
Women’s Stories on Economic Justice and Health Care ArticleJul 27, 2022 Women’s Stories on Economic Justice and Health Care This storybook features women in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and New Hampshire whose stories center on issues from prescription drug pricing and health insurance, to child care and paid leave. Jul 27, 2022
New Hampshire Union Workers Enjoy Quality Health Care Personal StoryJul 27, 2022 New Hampshire Union Workers Enjoy Quality Health Care A cancer survivor describes how quality health insurance from her union job covered major surgeries and expensive medication. Jul 27, 2022
The ARP Helps New Hampshire Parents Afford Transportation to Work Personal StoryJul 27, 2022 The ARP Helps New Hampshire Parents Afford Transportation to Work A New Hampshire mother uses American Rescue Plan stimulus checks to afford transportation to work. Jul 27, 2022
New Hampshire Parents Use the Child Tax Credit To Save on Child Care Costs Personal StoryJul 27, 2022 New Hampshire Parents Use the Child Tax Credit To Save on Child Care Costs After spending tens of thousands of dollars on child care, a New Hampshire mom explains how the expanded child tax credit helped her afford child care costs. Jul 27, 2022
Nevada Teachers Are Increasingly Leaving the Profession Seeking Better Health Insurance Personal StoryJul 27, 2022 Nevada Teachers Are Increasingly Leaving the Profession Seeking Better Health Insurance A Nevada teacher spends thousands on out-of-pocket prescription drug costs. Jul 27, 2022
Amid High Drug Prices, Some Nevada Residents Travel Outside US To Get Medication Personal StoryJul 27, 2022 Amid High Drug Prices, Some Nevada Residents Travel Outside US To Get Medication Long-term health impacts of COVID-19 push a Nevada woman to travel to Mexico seeking affordable medication. Jul 27, 2022
The ARP Helped Some Nevada Residents Open Child Care Businesses Personal StoryJul 27, 2022 The ARP Helped Some Nevada Residents Open Child Care Businesses Faced with high child care costs, a Nevada mother and minister opened a child care center with funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. Jul 27, 2022
Georgia Families Must Choose Between Food and Medication Amid High Drug Prices Personal StoryJul 27, 2022 Georgia Families Must Choose Between Food and Medication Amid High Drug Prices A Georgia schoolteacher and mother describes how her son’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis threatened her family’s financial security. Jul 27, 2022
Georgia Parents Struggle To Afford Their Children’s Lifesaving Medication Personal StoryJul 27, 2022 Georgia Parents Struggle To Afford Their Children’s Lifesaving Medication A Georgia mom and first-generation American describes the struggle to afford high health care and prescription drug costs to keep her daughter alive. Jul 27, 2022
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