Unions Help Increase Wealth for All and Close Racial Wealth Gaps ReportSeptember 6, 2021 Unions Help Increase Wealth for All and Close Racial Wealth Gaps Union membership significantly increases wealth for all households, but Black and Hispanic families gain the most. Sep 6, 2021 Aurelia Glass, David Madland, Christian E. Weller
Unions Continue To Build Wealth for All Americans ArticleMarch 20, 2024 Unions Continue To Build Wealth for All Americans New data show unions increase wealth across education levels and close racial wealth gaps. Mar 20, 2024 David Madland, Christian E. Weller, Sachin Shiva
The Biden Administration’s Policy Wins Are Creating Opportunities and Building Equity Across the Board for Latinos ArticleOctober 13, 2023 The Biden Administration’s Policy Wins Are Creating Opportunities and Building Equity Across the Board for Latinos The Biden administration’s historic investments support Latinos and have advanced racial equity for all Americans. Oct 13, 2023 Gaby Blanco, Rafael Medina, Mariam Rashid
The Biden Administration Economic Agenda’s Impact on Latinos Past EventOctober 4, 2023 The Biden Administration Economic Agenda’s Impact on Latinos Join the Center for American Progress for an event exploring how the Biden administration is making smart investments to create more opportunities for Latinos to build a more inclusive economy. Center for American Progress Oct 4, 2023
Understanding the Self-Employed in the United States Fact SheetSeptember 21, 2023 Understanding the Self-Employed in the United States This fact sheet explores the size, demographics, and key features of the self-employed population in the United States. Sep 21, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
Poverty Rose in 2022, But Policy Solutions Can Create a More Equitable Economy ArticleSeptember 12, 2023 Poverty Rose in 2022, But Policy Solutions Can Create a More Equitable Economy To continue growing the middle class, Congress and the Biden administration should learn from what worked in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated recession that led to extraordinarily low poverty rates. Sep 12, 2023 Kyle Ross
Investing in Workers Can Further Ease Inflation and Boost Economic Growth ReportAugust 30, 2023 Investing in Workers Can Further Ease Inflation and Boost Economic Growth By making it easier for more people to enter and stay in work, policymakers can help ease inflationary pressures over the medium term and grow the middle class. Aug 30, 2023 Rose Khattar, Christian E. Weller, David Correa
Will AI Benefit or Harm Workers? ArticleAugust 24, 2023 Will AI Benefit or Harm Workers? The Biden administration and Congress must adopt a worker-centered approach in its response to the development and use of artificial intelligence. Aug 24, 2023 Rose Khattar
Transforming the Economy: Forging Black Economic Power Across America Past EventAugust 14, 2023 Transforming the Economy: Forging Black Economic Power Across America Join the Center for American Progress and the National Partnership of Women & Families on Martha’s Vineyard for a moderated panel which explores new ways to promote economic opportunity in Black communities. Barn & Bowl Bistro Aug 14, 2023
What You Need To Know About Gen Z’s Support for Unions ArticleAugust 9, 2023 What You Need To Know About Gen Z’s Support for Unions Gen Zers are eager to organize and are winning union gains for themselves at workplaces nationwide. Aug 9, 2023 Aurelia Glass
Raising Wages, Closing Pay Gaps: Tackling Fair Pay for Black Women Past EventJuly 24, 2023 Raising Wages, Closing Pay Gaps: Tackling Fair Pay for Black Women Tune in below to watch a discussion on the connection between raising the minimum wage and Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. Online only Jul 24, 2023
Raising the Minimum Wage Would Be an Investment in Growing the Middle Class ArticleJuly 20, 2023 Raising the Minimum Wage Would Be an Investment in Growing the Middle Class A $15 minimum wage could benefit nearly 40 million workers and provide some of the lowest-wage workers with an average annual wage boost of about $6,000. Jul 20, 2023 Rose Khattar, Sara Estep, Lily Roberts
Progressive Messaging on the Economy ArticleJuly 6, 2023 Progressive Messaging on the Economy New research underscores the value of connecting policy priorities to how they will help grow the middle class in America. Jul 6, 2023
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice IssueNovember 1, 2021 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 IssueNovember 1, 2021 Strengthening Health We work to strengthen public health systems and improve health care coverage, access, and affordability.
Building an Economy for All IssueNovember 1, 2021 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.
Advancing Racial Equity and Justice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Advancing Racial Equity and Justice We apply a racial equity lens in developing and advancing policies that aim to root out entrenched systemic racism to ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive.