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
Putting People First: Prioritizing Workers in the Economy of the Future Past EventMar 14, 2024 Putting People First: Prioritizing Workers in the Economy of the Future A conversation with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA). Mar 14, 2024
Communities That Lost Manufacturing Jobs Are Main Beneficiaries of Biden Administration’s New Industrial Policy ArticleMar 6, 2024 Communities That Lost Manufacturing Jobs Are Main Beneficiaries of Biden Administration’s New Industrial Policy New analysis finds that private investments from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, CHIPS and Science Act, and Inflation Reduction Act are being announced in the communities that have been hit hardest by disinvestment in American manufacturing. Mar 6, 2024 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass, David Madland
Construction of Tennessee EV Battery Facility Highlights Promises and Challenges of Biden Administration Policies ReportFeb 26, 2024 Construction of Tennessee EV Battery Facility Highlights Promises and Challenges of Biden Administration Policies Tennessee’s BlueOval City electric vehicle battery facility shows how public investments can lead to good union jobs, but anecdotal evidence suggests that workers are not connecting these jobs to important economic policies. Feb 26, 2024 the Center for American Progress David Madland, Kyle Ross
Op-ed: How federal investments are empowering Navajo People In the NewsFeb 14, 2024 Op-ed: How federal investments are empowering Navajo People JoAnn Armenta, the CEO of an organization that provides workforce training and resources to the Navajo people, shares how the Inflation Reduction Act has helped her organization provide community members with the skills to start their own solar businesses. Feb 14, 2024 The Copper Courier JoAnn Armenta
Biden Administration’s New Investments in Electric Vehicle and Battery Production Could Benefit Black Americans ArticleJan 31, 2024 Biden Administration’s New Investments in Electric Vehicle and Battery Production Could Benefit Black Americans New electric vehicle and battery manufacturing jobs supported by the Inflation Reduction Act are located in areas with an above-average share of Black Americans. Jan 31, 2024 Colin Seeberger, Mariam Rashid
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
Rep. Andy Levin on the Labor Movement and MAGA Republican Disarray PodcastOct 6, 2023 Rep. Andy Levin on the Labor Movement and MAGA Republican Disarray Former Rep. Andy Levin, a distinguished senior fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss the historic removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House, the policy agenda of the far right, and the labor movement. Oct 6, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 3 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli, Mishka Espey
CAP Action’s Mike Williams on the UAW Strike and the Labor Movement PodcastSep 21, 2023 CAP Action’s Mike Williams on the UAW Strike and the Labor Movement Mike Williams, senior fellow at CAP Action, talks about the UAW strike and the current labor movement. Sep 21, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 3 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli, Mike Williams
Momentum for Worker Standards Boards Continues To Grow ArticleSep 7, 2023 Momentum for Worker Standards Boards Continues To Grow Since 2018, six states and three local governments have enacted laws that bring workers and employers together to recommend standards for sectors of the economy. Sep 7, 2023 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass, David Madland
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
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
Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, Retired Union Electrician Is Excited for the Next Generation of Unions Personal StoryAug 9, 2023 Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, Retired Union Electrician Is Excited for the Next Generation of Unions A retired union electrician discusses how the Inflation Reduction Act expands apprenticeship opportunities for women. 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
Wisconsin Workers Have ‘the Opportunity to Build Middle-Class, Unionized Careers’ In the NewsAug 8, 2023 Wisconsin Workers Have ‘the Opportunity to Build Middle-Class, Unionized Careers’ Industrial painting instructor and union field organizer Johntay Young has seen how the influx of infrastructure funding under the Biden administration has translated into more work and more jobs for union painters. The high demand for workers creates more opportunities for stable, high-paying careers in the union. Aug 8, 2023 UpNorthNews Johntay Young
Community colleges partner with semiconductor industry In the NewsJul 14, 2023 Community colleges partner with semiconductor industry Chancellor of Maricopa Community College District Steven Gonzales writes about the impact the CHIPS and Science Act has had on Arizona students and workforce development. The law spurred increased investments in semiconductor manufacturing, creating thousands of good-paying jobs and investing in training programs to fulfill the workforce needs. Jul 14, 2023 Arizona Capitol Times Steven Gonzales
Jobs Are Good. Good Jobs Are Better. In the NewsJul 11, 2023 Jobs Are Good. Good Jobs Are Better. David Madland writes about Biden’s economic investments and delivering high-quality jobs. Jul 11, 2023 Democracy David Madland
Biden’s Investments Create Opportunity for Arizona Carpenters In the NewsJul 7, 2023 Biden’s Investments Create Opportunity for Arizona Carpenters The business representative of the Southwest Mountain States Carpenters Union Local 1912, Bill Ruiz, describes how investments from the Biden administration are benefiting carpenters. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Inflation Reduction Act, and CHIPS and Science Act are ushering in a historic construction boom for carpentry work. Jul 7, 2023 The Copper Courier Bill Ruiz
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
4 Job Quality Questions All Applicants for New Federal Funds Should Answer ReportJun 20, 2023 4 Job Quality Questions All Applicants for New Federal Funds Should Answer States, cities, and private sector applicants can improve their chances of winning new federal support through the Inflation Reduction Act, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and CHIPS and Science Act by demonstrating that their proposals will create good jobs for working people from all walks of life. Jun 20, 2023 the Center for American Progress Karla Walter
Intel putting the beat back in Ohio’s heart, restoring hope to young job seekers In the NewsJun 6, 2023 Intel putting the beat back in Ohio’s heart, restoring hope to young job seekers Recent electrical engineering graduate, Maddix Curtis, describes how the Biden administration is bringing manufacturing jobs back to Ohio. With investments in infrastructure and clean energy, recent graduates are seeing more opportunities for high-paying jobs. Jun 6, 2023 The Columbus Dispatch Maddix Curtis
Business adding over 600 new jobs with help from Biden’s investments In the NewsMay 30, 2023 Business adding over 600 new jobs with help from Biden’s investments Arizona business owner Paul Sarzoza describes how recent federal investments in semiconductor manufacturing are helping expand opportunities in related industries such as his. Thanks to such investments, Saroza anticipates creating up to 800 jobs over the next decade to support the new semiconductor fabrication plants. May 30, 2023 Arizona Capitol Times Paul Sarzoza
Opinion: Federal investments like Brent Spence Bridge will spur local workforce In the NewsApr 24, 2023 Opinion: Federal investments like Brent Spence Bridge will spur local workforce Tri-State Building and Construction Trades Council business manager John Holbrook says it’s never been a more promising time for the field than today. Investments in updating critical infrastructure such as the Brent Spence Bridge brings thousands of good-paying jobs to a region that has been ignored for decades. Apr 24, 2023 Cincinnati Enquirer John Holbrook
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
Telework is finally reaching rural America thanks to Biden’s investments in broadband In the NewsMar 29, 2023 Telework is finally reaching rural America thanks to Biden’s investments in broadband Rural Pennsylvania resident Rachael Grinnell experienced disruptions to work due to a lack of access to affordable and reliable internet. She discusses her excitement for federal investments to expand high-speed, reliable internet to connect her rural community. Mar 29, 2023 The Pennsylvania Capital-Star Rachael Grinnell
5 Policy Priorities for the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization ArticleMar 20, 2023 5 Policy Priorities for the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization The reauthorization of Federal Aviation Administration programs should provide dedicated funding for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from airplanes and airports, an increase in the Passenger Facility Charge, and decent wages and benefits for airport service workers. Mar 20, 2023 the Center for American Progress Kevin DeGood, Karla Walter
How To Support Good Jobs and Workforce Equity on Federal Infrastructure Projects ReportMar 6, 2023 How To Support Good Jobs and Workforce Equity on Federal Infrastructure Projects As funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act flow through federal and state project owners, agencies must build long-lasting capacity to provide equitable access to high-quality jobs. Mar 6, 2023 the Center for American Progress Marina Zhavoronkova, Karla Walter
Investments in infrastructure and manufacturing are driving a revival in Ohio’s trades In the NewsFeb 17, 2023 Investments in infrastructure and manufacturing are driving a revival in Ohio’s trades Mike Knisley, the executive secretary-treasurer of the Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council, describes how the Biden administration’s economic investments are boosting Ohio’s economy and expanding opportunities in the state’s building trades. Feb 17, 2023 Cleveland.com Mike Knisley
Biden’s infrastructure and inflation reduction laws are transforming the boilermaker trade In the NewsFeb 16, 2023 Biden’s infrastructure and inflation reduction laws are transforming the boilermaker trade In an op-ed, Boilermakers Local 627 Business Manager Jacob Evenson discusses how his industry has experienced a downturn in recent decades. However, with new projects funded by the Biden administration, Evenson is more hopeful than ever for the future of the Boilermakers. Feb 16, 2023 the Arizona Mirror Jacob Evenson
The NLRB Protects Workers’ Rights To Organize, Yet Remains Underfunded ReportDec 5, 2022 The NLRB Protects Workers’ Rights To Organize, Yet Remains Underfunded Under the Biden administration, the National Labor Relations Board is striving to protect workers' right to form a union and collectively bargain, but the agency remains underfunded and understaffed. Dec 5, 2022 the Center for American Progress Aurelia Glass
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
Recover, Rebuild, Reform: Stories of Americans Affected by the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act Personal StorySep 20, 2022 Recover, Rebuild, Reform: Stories of Americans Affected by the American Rescue Plan, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act This collection features stories from people in Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and New Hampshire whose lives have been improved by the legislation passed during the Biden administration’s first two years. Sep 20, 2022
The American Rescue Plan Helps Nevada Small-Business Owner Recover and Prosper After the Pandemic Personal StorySep 20, 2022 The American Rescue Plan Helps Nevada Small-Business Owner Recover and Prosper After the Pandemic A Latino small-business owner is using American Rescue Plan funds to expand his grocery store in a West Las Vegas food desert. Sep 20, 2022
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