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Everyday Americans on How the Inflation Reduction Act Is Changing Lives
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Everyday Americans on How the Inflation Reduction Act Is Changing Lives
In this week's special episode, audio from a recent CAP event highlights the stories of four everyday Americans and how the Inflation Reduction Act has already improved their lives.
Aliza Shatzman on Judicial Accountability
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Aliza Shatzman on Judicial Accountability
Daniella speaks with Aliza Shatzman, president and co-founder of the Legal Accountability Project, about advocating for judicial employees.
Worker Boards Across the Country Are Empowering Workers and Implementing Workforce Standards Across Industries
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Worker Boards Across the Country Are Empowering Workers and Implementing Workforce Standards Across Industries
Worker boards have achieved real momentum in the United States, with four states and three local governments enacting laws since 2018 that bring workers and employers together to recommend standards.
Congress must deliver on bipartisan infrastructure promises to workers with these two steps
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Congress must deliver on bipartisan infrastructure promises to workers with these two steps
Karla Walter writes about how Congress can create good infrastructure jobs for American workers.
Federal Contractors Are Violating Workers’ Rights and Harming the U.S. Government
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Federal Contractors Are Violating Workers’ Rights and Harming the U.S. Government
New analysis from the Center for American Progress Action Fund finds that government contractors that break workplace laws frequently perform poorly and waste public resources.
3 Major Wins for Workers in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package
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3 Major Wins for Workers in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will create pathways for all Americans into U.S.-based jobs that pay decent wages and benefits.
City poised to set labor standards by sector
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City poised to set labor standards by sector
David Madland praises a new Detroit city ordinance that would create a process for bringing together representatives of workers, employers, and the public to make recommendations around minimum compensation and standards for certain industries.
Video: How Sectoral Bargaining Can Help All Workers Have a Union Voice
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Video: How Sectoral Bargaining Can Help All Workers Have a Union Voice
Sectoral bargaining allows workers to negotiate wages and job standards across an industry, improving working conditions and boosting productivity.
Workers Are Rising Up Across the Nation. It’s Time for America to Listen
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Workers Are Rising Up Across the Nation. It’s Time for America to Listen
In light of the strikes happening across industries this month, David Madland argues that Congress and companies should heed workers' calls for better jobs.
How the U.S. Government Should Enforce Prevailing Wage Standards in All of Its Spending
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How the U.S. Government Should Enforce Prevailing Wage Standards in All of Its Spending
As lawmakers debate economic recovery investments, they must ensure that all companies receiving government funding comply with job quality standards.
Higher Pay For Caregivers
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Higher Pay For Caregivers
Karla Walter explores how higher home care wages reduce economic hardship and improve recruitment and retention.
Service Contract Workers Deserve Good Jobs
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Service Contract Workers Deserve Good Jobs
President Biden is using his executive authority to build power and improve the lives of contract workers; he can do even more to raise standards for service workers.
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Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice
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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.
Strengthening Health
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Strengthening Health
We work to strengthen public health systems and improve health care coverage, access, and affordability.
Building an Economy for All
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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.