The Inflation Reduction Act Would Only Raise Taxes From Wall Street and Big Corporations ArticleAug 2, 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act Would Only Raise Taxes From Wall Street and Big Corporations Contrary to critics’ claims, the Inflation Reduction Act would only increase taxes for large corporations and the wealthy while providing meaningful benefits for middle-income families across the country. Aug 2, 2022 the Center for American Progress Jean Ross, Jessica Vela
How the Child Tax Credit Has Helped Arizona Parents Afford Rent Personal StoryJul 27, 2022 How the Child Tax Credit Has Helped Arizona Parents Afford Rent An Arizonan mother of three relied on the expanded child tax credit to afford increasing housing costs with stagnating wages. Jul 27, 2022
2 Commonsense Tax Reforms That Would Help Unions and Raise Revenue ReportJun 16, 2021 2 Commonsense Tax Reforms That Would Help Unions and Raise Revenue Federal policymakers can raise funds and support unions with two policy reforms. Jun 16, 2021 David Madland
Trump’s Economy: 7 Broken Promises to Working Americans ArticleFeb 3, 2020 Trump’s Economy: 7 Broken Promises to Working Americans The Trump administration has broken core promises to American workers, families, and seniors. Feb 3, 2020 Ryan Zamarripa, Seth Hanlon
Working-Class Americans in All States Support Progressive Economic Policies ReportJan 29, 2020 Working-Class Americans in All States Support Progressive Economic Policies Across U.S. states and the District of Columbia, members of the working class support policies to raise wages, increase taxes on the wealthy, and boost spending on health care, education, and infrastructure. Jan 29, 2020 David Madland, Malkie Wall
The State of Our Unions ArticleJan 22, 2020 The State of Our Unions Despite the economic expansion, union density has continued to fall across demographic groups, industries, and occupations, as well as in most states. Jan 22, 2020 Malkie Wall, David Madland
The Middle Class Continues to Struggle as Union Density Remains Low ArticleSep 10, 2019 The Middle Class Continues to Struggle as Union Density Remains Low Union membership rates are at record lows, and new data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that the share of income going to the middle class remains low as well. Sep 10, 2019 David Madland, Malkie Wall
President Trump’s Anti-Worker Agenda Fact SheetAug 28, 2019 President Trump’s Anti-Worker Agenda President Trump promised to defend “forgotten workers,” but his administration has instead advanced an anti-worker agenda that favors corporate interests at the expense of working-class Americans. Aug 28, 2019 Saharra Griffin, Malkie Wall
American Workers Need Unions Fact SheetApr 2, 2019 American Workers Need Unions Congress can empower workers in our economy and democracy by strengthening unions. Apr 2, 2019 Karla Walter, David Madland
Combating Pay Gaps with Unions and Expanded Collective Bargaining ReportJun 28, 2018 Combating Pay Gaps with Unions and Expanded Collective Bargaining Allowing more Americans to bargain collectively and instituting novel ways to bargain across industries and occupations will help reduce gender and racial pay gaps. Jun 28, 2018 David Madland, Alex Rowell
State and Local Policies to Support Government Workers and Their Unions ReportJun 27, 2018 State and Local Policies to Support Government Workers and Their Unions In Janus v. AFSCME, the Supreme Court weakened the freedom of government workers to come together in strong unions; now, progressive state and local leaders must fight for public sector unions. Jun 27, 2018 Karla Walter
President Trump’s Policies Are Hurting American Workers ReportJan 26, 2018 President Trump’s Policies Are Hurting American Workers Worker Attack Tracker: President Trump is rolling back protections to ensure that Americans can be safe on the job, receive fair pay and benefits, save for retirement, access high-quality training programs, have a voice in their workplace, and not be discriminated against at work. Jan 26, 2018 David Madland, Karla Walter, Alex Rowell, 2 More Caius Z. Willingham, Malkie Wall
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.
Building an Economy for All Building an Economy for All Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.