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President Trump’s Policies Are Hurting American Workers Report
President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference, February 16, 2017, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. (AP/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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.

David Madland, Karla Walter, Alex Rowell, 2 More Caius Z. Willingham, Malkie Wall

Right to Work Would Harm All Americans Report
FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2011, file photo demonstrators rally in support of Wisconsin workers at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill. As other states move to weaken public employee bargaining rights in the aftermath of the Wisconsin showdown, unions and their allies dare to hope they can turn rage into revival. This could be a make or break moment for a movement that brought the nation the 40-hour week, overtime pay, upward mobility, and now a struggle to stay relevant in the modern age. ( AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

Right to Work Would Harm All Americans

A national right-to-work law would increase the power of corporations but harm the middle class, workers, and American democracy.

Ryan Erickson, Karla Walter

Florida’s Struggling Middle Class Report

Florida’s Struggling Middle Class

Economic inequality has increased significantly in Florida in recent decades and threatens statewide economic growth.

David Madland, Keith Miller

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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.

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