Jobs

Liz Shuler on Labor Day, Workers’ Rights, and the State of Unions

In honor of Labor Day, Daniella talks with AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler about what the holiday means; recent wins for the labor movement, including the Inflation Reduction Act; and the key issues workers and unions are continuing to fight for.

Brought to You by Biden: Infrastructure Law Continues Key Investments in Economic Development, Climate

Funding through the bipartisan infrastructure law continues to support critical investments in the economy and clean energy nationwide.

Aliza Shatzman on Judicial Accountability

Daniella speaks with Aliza Shatzman, president and co-founder of the Legal Accountability Project, about advocating for judicial employees.

Ensuring electric vehicle jobs are good jobs

David Madland explains why Congress should develop a new prevailing wage policy for electric vehicle jobs.

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.

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.

Fact Sheet: LGBT Workers in the Labor Market

New data from the Census Bureau reveal economic insecurity and labor market gaps experienced by LGBT people compared with non-LGBT populations.

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.

Brought to You by Biden: The State of America’s Infrastructure Is Getting Stronger

What’s Trending? Inflation and Greedy CEOs

What’s Trending? Truckers, Trump, and Taxing the Rich

Strategies To Build Worker Power in Maine

Maine policymakers can improve the state’s economy and democracy by enacting these 10 recommendations to build worker power.