LGBTQI+ Americans Deserve—and Need—Inclusive Paid Leave ReportJune 28, 2024 LGBTQI+ Americans Deserve—and Need—Inclusive Paid Leave LGBTQI+ Americans are particularly harmed by the lack of national paid leave program—and have much to gain from comprehensive, inclusive paid leave. Jun 28, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
The State of Safe Leave ReportMay 28, 2024 The State of Safe Leave U.S. states are increasingly providing safe leave for workers who need time off to deal with the impacts of sexual and domestic violence. May 28, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
A Closer Look at How Unions Change Workers’ Lives for the Better In the NewsMay 15, 2024 A Closer Look at How Unions Change Workers’ Lives for the Better Aurelia Glass explains why the nation's broken labor laws must be addressed amid the increasing popularity and diversification of workers’ unions in America. May 15, 2024 InsideSources Aurelia Glass
Fact Sheet: Building an Economy That Delivers for Women Fact SheetMarch 14, 2024 Fact Sheet: Building an Economy That Delivers for Women This fact sheet offers a brief summary of CAP’s “Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy,” which provides federal and state policymakers with the tools they need to center women in their economic plans and grow the economy. Mar 14, 2024 Rose Khattar
Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy ReportMarch 14, 2024 Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy This collection of policy recommendations reveals how policymakers can grow the economy by centering the changes that women need in their economic platforms. Mar 14, 2024 Rose Khattar, Sara Estep
Updating SSI Would Improve the Economic Resilience of Low-Income Women ReportMarch 7, 2024 Updating SSI Would Improve the Economic Resilience of Low-Income Women New analysis from the Center for American Progress shows that households relying on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) face higher financial risks than non-SSI households with similar incomes. Mar 7, 2024 Beth Almeida, Isabela Salas-Betsch, Christian E. Weller
Texas v. Garland: Another Attack On Women And Democracy From A Radical Judiciary In the NewsMarch 4, 2024 Texas v. Garland: Another Attack On Women And Democracy From A Radical Judiciary Molly Weston Williamson writes in Talking Points Memo about a Texas judge's injunction blocking the enforcement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Mar 4, 2024 Talking Points Memo Molly Weston Williamson
5 Key Economic Indicators Ahead of the State of the Union ArticleMarch 4, 2024 5 Key Economic Indicators Ahead of the State of the Union In 2023, the U.S. economy once again proved its strength and resilience, creating a strong foundation for the year ahead. Mar 4, 2024 Rose Khattar, David Ballard, Jessica Vela
Disabled Workers Saw Record Employment Gains in 2023, But Gaps Remain ArticleFebruary 22, 2024 Disabled Workers Saw Record Employment Gains in 2023, But Gaps Remain New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that in 2023, disabled people made record-breaking employment gains in a tight labor market; policymakers, however, must do more to close persistent gaps. Feb 22, 2024 Kennedy Andara, Anona Neal, Rose Khattar
Opinion: The U.S. economy needs older workers. Congress can help. In the NewsFebruary 21, 2024 Opinion: The U.S. economy needs older workers. Congress can help. Beth Almeida and Veronica Goodman write in MarketWatch about the importance of older workers to economic growth. Feb 21, 2024 MarketWatch Beth Almeida, Veronica Goodman
Rewriting the Playbook: How Women Are Powering the Economy Past EventFebruary 16, 2024 Rewriting the Playbook: How Women Are Powering the Economy Please Join the Center for American Progress for the launch of the "Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy." 1333 H St NW, Washington, DC Mar 14, 2024
The State of Paid Family and Medical Leave in the U.S. in 2024 Fact SheetJanuary 17, 2024 The State of Paid Family and Medical Leave in the U.S. in 2024 This fact sheet provides an overview of paid family and medical leave laws in the United States. Jan 17, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
The State of Paid Sick Time in the U.S. in 2024 Fact SheetJanuary 17, 2024 The State of Paid Sick Time in the U.S. in 2024 This fact sheet provides an overview of paid sick time laws in the United States. Jan 17, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
The State of Paid Time Off in the U.S. in 2024 Fact SheetJanuary 17, 2024 The State of Paid Time Off in the U.S. in 2024 This fact sheet provides an overview of general-use paid time off laws in the United States. Jan 17, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
Improving the FMLA: Expanding Unpaid Family and Medical Leave Fact SheetJanuary 17, 2024 Improving the FMLA: Expanding Unpaid Family and Medical Leave This fact sheet provides an overview of opportunities to expand unpaid family and medical leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. Jan 17, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
Promoting Economic Advancement for Older Women in the Workplace ReportJanuary 17, 2024 Promoting Economic Advancement for Older Women in the Workplace Protections against age discrimination, enhanced workforce supports, and a higher minimum wage are needed to advance equity for older women. Jan 17, 2024 Beth Almeida, Christian E. Weller
Fast Facts About Paid Leave in Colorado Fact SheetDecember 13, 2023 Fast Facts About Paid Leave in Colorado Paid family and medical leave benefits start in Colorado on January 1, 2024. Dec 13, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
5 Reasons Why the Labor Market Recovery Was Historic ArticleNovember 2, 2023 5 Reasons Why the Labor Market Recovery Was Historic The labor market recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic recession was much faster and equitable than recoveries following the most recent recessions. Nov 2, 2023 Rose Khattar, Lily Roberts
Career mobility should not come with an expiration date for older women In the NewsSeptember 27, 2023 Career mobility should not come with an expiration date for older women In an op-ed published by WorkingNation, Beth Almeida argues why economic inclusivity means more career mobility for older women. Sep 27, 2023 WorkingNation Beth Almeida
Why Self-Employed Workers Need Paid Leave ReportSeptember 21, 2023 Why Self-Employed Workers Need Paid Leave For many self-employed Americans, the cost of taking leave for illness or family needs is too high without support, shaping both what self-employment looks like and who has access to it. Sep 21, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
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
5 Facts From the 2022 Wage Gap Data ArticleSeptember 20, 2023 5 Facts From the 2022 Wage Gap Data New data show that in 2022, women working full time, year-round typically earned 84 cents for every dollar men made, and when comparing among all workers, including those who work part time and for part of the year, women typically made 78 cents. Sep 20, 2023 Isabela Salas-Betsch
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
Women’s Financial Well-Being in 2022 ArticleAugust 17, 2023 Women’s Financial Well-Being in 2022 Disaggregating new Federal Reserve data by gender shows that women were less likely than men to be financially secure in 2022, and that women of color were particularly at risk. Aug 17, 2023 Sara Estep
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.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy IssueNovember 1, 2021 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 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.