With each passing day, we’re seeing more signs of our federal government becoming on oligarchy that puts the economic interests of the ultra-rich above the needs of ordinary Americans. In the face of this billionaire takeover in Washington, state governments need to step up and fight for the working class. Here are eight ways states can combat inequality and support economic justice.
1. Lock in new federal labor protections
President Trump’s administration and right-wing judges are expected to repeal or block many of President Biden’s new labor protections, including safeguards against working in extreme heat, broader overtime pay coverage, and new organizing rights.
The National Employment Law Project, the Economic Policy Institute, and several other pro-worker organizations have put together a guide for state policymakers who want to preserve these important policies.
The report cites numerous existing models. For instance, four states have already expanded overtime protections, six have enacted heat protections, and several have banned or curbed the use of non-compete agreements that suppress wages and trap workers in abusive situations.
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