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Paid sick days—who has access?

The share of workers who have access to paid sick days has increased nationwide.
However, lack of paid sick days is still a real problem for many
workers—especially low-wage workers. Read the report


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 * Access to paid sick days remains vastly unequal
 * Union workers are more likely to have paid sick days and health insurance 

Low Wage Workforce Tracker

Understanding the scope of low pay in this country is a critical step in fixing
the problem. The Low Wage Workforce Tracker shines a light on the U.S. workers
paid the least. Explore the tracker


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 * Why the U.S. needs at least a $17 minimum wage
 * A history of the federal minimum wage

Economic recovery in the Midwest

Decades of relentless attacks on unions, bolstered by anti-worker policies, have
weakened the Midwest’s economy. Gains made during the pandemic will be lost
unless policymakers change course. Read the report


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 * Preempting progress in the heartland
 * Race in the heartland: Equity, opportunity, and public policy in the Midwest

Rooted in racism

Southern politicians claim that “business-friendly” policies lead to an
abundance of jobs and economic prosperity for all Southerners. The data actually
show a grim economic reality. Read the report


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 * Chasing the dream of equity: How policy has shaped racial economic
   disparities

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 * PAID SICK LEAVE ACCESS EXPANDS WITH WIDESPREAD STATE ACTION: LOW-WAGE WORKERS
   WITHOUT ACCESS FACE ECONOMIC AND HEALTH INSECURITY
   
   November 2, 2023 By Elise Gould and Hilary Wething Report

 * STUDENT DEBT AND HOMEOWNERSHIP BARRIERS IN D.C.
   
   October 26, 2023 By Eduard Nilaj and Kyle K. Moore Report

 * ECONOMIC RECOVERY IN THE MIDWEST: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES AFTER THE
   PANDEMIC
   
   October 17, 2023 By Nina Mast, Dave Kamper, and Ismael Cid-Martinez Report

 * ROOTED IN RACISM AND ECONOMIC EXPLOITATION: THE FAILED SOUTHERN ECONOMIC
   DEVELOPMENT MODEL
   
   October 11, 2023 By Chandra Childers Report

 * TEACHER PAY PENALTY STILL LOOMS LARGE: TRENDS IN TEACHER WAGES AND
   COMPENSATION THROUGH 2022
   
   September 29, 2023 By Sylvia Allegretto Report

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 * NATIVE AMERICAN CHILD POVERTY MORE THAN DOUBLED IN 2022 AFTER SAFETY NET
   CUTBACKS: CHILD POVERTY RATE IS HIGHER THAN BEFORE THE PANDEMIC
   
   November 30, 2023 By Ismael Cid-Martinez and Stevie Marvin Blog

 * IF YOU MUST ARGUE ABOUT THE ECONOMY OVER THANKSGIVING DINNER, AT LEAST GET
   THE FACTS RIGHT
   
   November 21, 2023 By Josh Bivens Blog

 * THE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER SHORTAGE REMAINS SEVERE: WITHOUT JOB QUALITY
   IMPROVEMENTS, WORKERS, CHILDREN, AND PARENTS WILL SUFFER
   
   November 14, 2023 By Sebastian Martinez Hickey and David Cooper Blog

 * AS SOME STATES ATTACK CHILD LABOR PROTECTIONS, OTHER STATES ARE STRENGTHENING
   STANDARDS
   
   November 7, 2023 By Nina Mast Blog

 * PERSONAL REFLECTIONS ON THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BILL SPRIGGS
   
   November 3, 2023 By Lawrence Mishel and Valerie Wilson Blog

 * THE ECONOMY ADDED 150,000 JOBS IN OCTOBER AS LABOR MARKET REMAINS RESILIENT
   
   November 3, 2023 By EPI Staff Blog

 * TACKLING THE PROBLEM OF ‘CAPTIVE AUDIENCE’ MEETINGS: HOW STATES ARE STEPPING
   UP TO PROTECT WORKERS’ RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS
   
   October 24, 2023 By Daniel Perez and Jennifer Sherer Blog

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 * Mining for talent
   
   Many parents feel they are dedicating so much of their paycheck to child care
   that it’s more valuable to stay with their child and ensure quality care, he
   adds. The average annual cost of child care for an infant in Virginia is more
   than $14,000, making Virginia the ninth most expensive state for child care
   in the country, according to a June report from the Economic Policy
   Institute.
   
   Virginia Business | November 30, 2023
 * Faculty union files labor complaint against Pitt, alleging it is stalling
   contract talks
   
   Still, as the Washington D.C.-based Economic Policy Institute pointed out
   in May, winning a union election is one thing, but securing an initial
   contract is another.
   
   It pointed to a study published in the Industrial Relations Journal that
   found 63% of unions failed to reach a first contract within one year of
   winning their election. After two years, 43% had yet to do so.
   
   Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | November 30, 2023
 * State lawmakers propose plan to decrease child care costs
   
   The federal government recommends families spend about 7% of their annual
   income on child care. In Minnesota, infant care costs about 21% of the median
   family income, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
   
   KSTP | November 30, 2023
 * Lives upended by crises, mothers ask Globe Santa for help
   
   The average annual cost of infant care in Massachusetts is nearly $21,000,
   according to the Economic Policy Institute. That’s $1,743 a month, a
   staggering burden for a single mother, and the second-highest cost among the
   50 states.
   
   Boston Globe | November 30, 2023
 * Bill in Congress poses stronger penalties for child labor violations
   
   The Economic Policy Institute reported 10 states introduced or passed bills
   rolling back child labor protections in the last two years.
   
   Public News Service | November 30, 2023
 * Hotel industry players challenge NLRB joint employer rule
   
   The Economic Policy Institute, a think tank centering on economic policy
   issues that affect low- and middle-income workers, sees it differently. The
   Trump-era rule, EPI said, resulted in “an annual transfer of $1.3 billion
   from workers to employers.” 
   
   EPI “strongly supports” the new NLRB ruling. 
   
   Legal Dive | November 30, 2023
 * Opinion: The impact of school vouchers on public education
   
   When there is a teacher shortage, a district may respond by increasing class
   size, which decreases individualized attention. Unfortunately, vouchers would
   further exacerbate the teacher shortage by impeding the growth of future
   teachers. The Economic Policy Institute reported that private schools often
   hire uncertified teachers, causing a ripple effect that discourages young
   teachers from pursuing certification. 
   
   El Paso Matters | November 30, 2023

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