Injuries, Dead-End Jobs, and Racial Inequity in Amazon’s Minnesota Operations

Amazon's operations in Minnesota fail to provide a safe workplace, stable employment, and adequate compensation to its workers, who are disproportionately Black.

7 Things We Learned About Unemployment Insurance During the Pandemic

This brief assesses the nation’s experience with expanded unemployment insurance during the pandemic.

In Support of the Fairness for Farmworkers Act in Massachusetts

On November 9, 2021, Paul Sonn testified before the Massachusetts Legislature Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development in support of H.1979/S.1205.

App-Based Workers Speak: Studies Reveal Anxiety, Frustration, and a Desire for Good Jobs

Workers at #Uber, #Lyft, #Doordash, and #Instacart say app-based work offers low and fluctuating pay, no protections against discrimination, injury, or unemployment.

In Support of One Fair Wage in Massachusetts

On October 25, 2021, Yannet Lathrop testified before the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development in support of One Fair Wage (H.1971/S.1213).

In Support of Waiving Non-Fault Overpayments for Unemployment Benefits in Massachusetts

On October 19, 2021, Amy M. Traub submitted testimony to the Massachusetts General Court Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development in support of HB 4202.

Ban the Box: U.S. Cities, Counties, and States Adopt Fair Hiring Policies

This resource guide documents the numerous states and localities that have taken steps to remove barriers to employment for qualified workers with records.

U.S. DOL’s Grants to States Can Improve Equity within the Unemployment Insurance System

Improving Access to Financial Services Jobs for Workers With Records

In Support of Licensing of Labor Brokers in New York City

On September 15, 2021, Han Lu and Laura Padin testified before the New York City Council Committee on Consumer Affairs and Licensing in support of Bill 2318-2021.