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
Barbie and the Gender Wage Gap VideoAugust 9, 2023 Barbie and the Gender Wage Gap Despite decades of efforts to boost women’s representation throughout the U.S. economy, women still face a pay gap in nearly every single occupation—even high-paying ones. Aug 9, 2023 Sara Estep, Rose Khattar, Charlie Schuyler, 3 More Hai-Lam Phan, Matthew Gossage, Toni Pandolfo
How Bidenomics Is Delivering for Women In the NewsAugust 8, 2023 How Bidenomics Is Delivering for Women In The Messenger, Rose Khattar and Sara Estep make the case for how the Biden administration's plan to grow the economy by growing the middle class is helping more women find jobs. Aug 8, 2023 The Messenger Rose Khattar, Sara Estep
What Barbie Can Teach Us About the Gender Wage Gap ArticleJuly 26, 2023 What Barbie Can Teach Us About the Gender Wage Gap Despite decades of efforts to boost women’s representation throughout the U.S. economy, women still face a pay gap in nearly every single occupation—even high-paying ones. Jul 26, 2023 Rose Khattar, Sara Estep, Lily Roberts, 1 More Maggie Jo Buchanan
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
Why Federal Pay Data Collection Is Critical to Equity ArticleJuly 18, 2023 Why Federal Pay Data Collection Is Critical to Equity Kalpana Kotagal’s confirmation to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission offers promise for the reinstatement of federal pay data collection, a critical pay equity tool discontinued in 2019. Jul 18, 2023 Isabela Salas-Betsch, Lauren Hoffman
Getting To Know the New FAMILY Act ReportJuly 12, 2023 Getting To Know the New FAMILY Act Congressional leaders recently reintroduced the leading national paid family and medical leave bill, including key updates and improvements. Jul 12, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
What To Know About the Gender Wage Gap as the Equal Pay Act Turns 60 ArticleJune 8, 2023 What To Know About the Gender Wage Gap as the Equal Pay Act Turns 60 New analysis by the Center for American Progress shows that working women have cumulatively lost $61 trillion in wages since 1967. Jun 8, 2023 Rose Khattar, Sara Estep
Building on Employment and Wage Gains for Working-Class Women Requires Ongoing Federal Investments ReportJune 7, 2023 Building on Employment and Wage Gains for Working-Class Women Requires Ongoing Federal Investments The Biden administration’s legislative achievements offer promise in expanding and sustaining employment and wage gains for working-class women. Jun 7, 2023 Beth Almeida
5 Fast Facts About the FAMILY Act and Paid Leave ArticleMay 31, 2023 5 Fast Facts About the FAMILY Act and Paid Leave Congressional leaders have reintroduced the FAMILY Act, which would provide paid family and medical leave to workers across the country. May 31, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
Shining a Light on Older Women Past EventMay 23, 2023 Shining a Light on Older Women Please join the Center for American Progress to discuss the multitude of issues faced by older women and to explore solutions to improve their lives. Online only May 23, 2023
Five Facts on Older Women in the Labor Market Fact SheetMay 23, 2023 Five Facts on Older Women in the Labor Market Older women have made significant recoveries from their disproportionate labor force declines due to the pandemic and will become a larger share of the labor force in the coming decade, but there are many women in this age group who face barriers to enter and stay in the labor force. May 23, 2023 Beth Almeida, Sara Estep
6 Principles To Support Comprehensive Contraceptive Care ArticleMay 22, 2023 6 Principles To Support Comprehensive Contraceptive Care This article details six foundational principles for providing inclusive and high-quality birth control and family planning care to all people. May 22, 2023 Kierra B. Jones
Fast Facts About Minnesota’s New Paid Leave Law Fact SheetMay 19, 2023 Fast Facts About Minnesota’s New Paid Leave Law With the governor’s signature, Minnesota’s new legislation will guarantee paid family and medical leave to nearly all workers, starting in 2026. May 19, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
Universal Paid Sick Time Would Strengthen Public Health and Benefit Businesses ReportMay 15, 2023 Universal Paid Sick Time Would Strengthen Public Health and Benefit Businesses A national, guaranteed right to paid sick time is essential for the well-being of workers and their families and would have profound positive impacts on public health and businesses. May 15, 2023 Isabela Salas-Betsch
Biden’s job creation efforts are helping women get higher pay and better work In the NewsApril 20, 2023 Biden’s job creation efforts are helping women get higher pay and better work Rose Khattar and Lauren Hoffman explain how President Biden’s historic economic investments offer an opportunity to bring women more good-paying jobs in fields where they have been underrepresented. Apr 20, 2023 MarketWatch Rose Khattar, Lauren Hoffman
Advancing Access to Contraception in States Through Quality Measures and Person-Centered Contraceptive Counseling ReportMarch 29, 2023 Advancing Access to Contraception in States Through Quality Measures and Person-Centered Contraceptive Counseling The fourth and final report in this Center for American Progress series highlighting best practices to improve and expand access to contraception at the state level focuses on the importance of contraceptive quality measures. Mar 29, 2023 Kierra B. Jones
The State of Salary Range Transparency Laws VideoMarch 14, 2023 The State of Salary Range Transparency Laws While the salary range transparency movement is growing at the state level, more action is needed to introduce, pass, and enact permanent laws. Mar 14, 2023 Rose Khattar, Isabela Salas-Betsch, Becca Damante, 3 More Toni Pandolfo, Hai-Lam Phan, Madalyn Reagan
Quick Facts About State Salary Range Transparency Laws ArticleMarch 9, 2023 Quick Facts About State Salary Range Transparency Laws Over the past few years, an increasing number of states have passed, or are considering passing, salary range transparency laws as one measure to help close the gender pay gap. Mar 9, 2023 Becca Damante, Lauren Hoffman, Rose Khattar
How historic infrastructure investments can benefit women workers In the NewsFebruary 21, 2023 How historic infrastructure investments can benefit women workers Karla Walter partnered with Sharita Gruberg to break down the potential long-lasting benefits for women in manufacturing due to President Joe Biden's historic economic legislation. Feb 21, 2023 The Hill Sharita Gruberg, Karla Walter
State Momentum for Paid Leave Past EventFebruary 16, 2023 State Momentum for Paid Leave Please join the Center for American Progress and the National Partnership for Women & Families to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act and to discuss momentum for paid leave at the state level. Online only Feb 16, 2023
State and Local Leaders Summit Past EventFebruary 8, 2023 State and Local Leaders Summit Governors and mayors will have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform their economies in the months and years ahead. Feb 8, 2023
Fact Sheet: The State of Women in the Labor Market in 2023 Fact SheetFebruary 6, 2023 Fact Sheet: The State of Women in the Labor Market in 2023 Thanks to the strong economic recovery, women’s labor force participation is reaching new highs, with prime-age women’s employment back to pre-pandemic levels—although long-standing pay gaps and occupational segregation remain challenges. Feb 6, 2023 Beth Almeida, Isabela Salas-Betsch
5 Facts About the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act ArticleJanuary 26, 2023 5 Facts About the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act provides critical protections for women who choose to breastfeed in the workplace and expands protections in the 2010 Break Time for Nursing Mothers Act. Jan 26, 2023 Becca Damante
The State of Unpaid Family and Medical Leave in the U.S. in 2023 Fact SheetJanuary 5, 2023 The State of Unpaid Family and Medical Leave in the U.S. in 2023 This fact sheet provides an overview of unpaid family and medical leave laws in the United States, including the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. Jan 5, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
The State of Paid Sick Time in the U.S. in 2023 Fact SheetJanuary 5, 2023 The State of Paid Sick Time in the U.S. in 2023 This fact sheet provides an overview of paid sick time laws in the United States. Jan 5, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
The State of Paid Family and Medical Leave in the U.S. in 2023 Fact SheetJanuary 5, 2023 The State of Paid Family and Medical Leave in the U.S. in 2023 This fact sheet provides an overview of paid family and medical leave laws in the United States. Jan 5, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
7 Facts on Racial Equity and the Economic Recovery ArticleNovember 17, 2022 7 Facts on Racial Equity and the Economic Recovery The economic recovery has supported workers of color, but inequities persist, and the Federal Reserve risks undoing the equitable economic gains achieved. Nov 17, 2022 Justin Dorazio
Recent Legislative and Executive Acts Represent Promise for Women’s Economic Security ArticleOctober 20, 2022 Recent Legislative and Executive Acts Represent Promise for Women’s Economic Security Women and their families should find some current financial pressures—fueled partly by the gender wage gap—alleviated by recent policy wins, particularly if policymakers prioritize implementing new pathways to good jobs for women in the years ahead. Oct 20, 2022 Lauren Hoffman, Rose Khattar, Beth Almeida, 1 More Isabela Salas-Betsch
The Wage Gap Persists—But Recent Reforms Are Making a Difference In the NewsOctober 11, 2022 The Wage Gap Persists—But Recent Reforms Are Making a Difference Rose Khattar and Lauren Hoffman discuss how, in addition to recent reforms such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the student loan relief plan, more measures are necessary to finally close the pay gap that continues to limit economic opportunity for many women. Oct 11, 2022 Ms. Magazine Rose Khattar, Lauren Hoffman
What You Need to Know About the Bill to Ban Abortion Nationwide ArticleSeptember 16, 2022 What You Need to Know About the Bill to Ban Abortion Nationwide Graham’s proposed national ban would prohibit abortion after 15 weeks nationwide, with only very narrow exceptions—while still allowing states to ban abortion even more strictly. Sep 16, 2022 Maggie Jo Buchanan
State Abortion Bans Will Harm Women and Families’ Economic Security Across the U.S. ReportAugust 25, 2022 State Abortion Bans Will Harm Women and Families’ Economic Security Across the U.S. State abortion bans will negatively affect women and families’ economic security as well as state and local economies. Aug 25, 2022 Lauren Hoffman, Osub Ahmed, Isabela Salas-Betsch
Rubio’s Plan Would Hurt Women’s Economic Security, Not Offer Real Paid Leave ArticleAugust 5, 2022 Rubio’s Plan Would Hurt Women’s Economic Security, Not Offer Real Paid Leave Sen. Marco Rubio’s purported paid parental leave plan would hurt, rather than help, women by cutting the retirement benefits they need. Aug 5, 2022 Molly Weston Williamson
3 things businesses should do to support their workers’ reproductive choices beyond paying for employees’ abortion-related travel expenses In the NewsJuly 7, 2022 3 things businesses should do to support their workers’ reproductive choices beyond paying for employees’ abortion-related travel expenses Lauren Hoffman and Rose Khattar discuss how businesses should be supporting their workers' reproductive choices since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision. Jul 7, 2022 MarketWatch Lauren Hoffman, Rose Khattar
It’s Long Past Time To Increase the Federal Minimum Wage ArticleJuly 7, 2022 It’s Long Past Time To Increase the Federal Minimum Wage This month marks 13 years since the federal minimum wage was increased. The lack of an increase during this period has disproportionately harmed women and people of color. Jul 7, 2022 Ashfaq Khan, Rose Khattar
In Dobbs, By Overturning Roe and Denying the Right to an Abortion, the Supreme Court Has Attacked Freedom ArticleJune 24, 2022 In Dobbs, By Overturning Roe and Denying the Right to an Abortion, the Supreme Court Has Attacked Freedom The right to abortion has been denied—but the fight for basic freedom and dignity continues. Jun 24, 2022 Maggie Jo Buchanan
Regressing Opportunity Past EventJune 7, 2022 Regressing Opportunity The Economic Consequences of Overturning Roe v. Wade Online only Jun 7, 2022
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.