Special 2019 Extension of Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance for Puerto Rico After Hurricanes Maria and Irma

This Fact Sheet outlines the Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) extension for Puerto Rico After Hurricanes Maria and Irma, following new federal law passed on October 5, 2018.

Why America Needs a $15 Minimum Wage

The benefits of gradually phasing in a $15 minimum wage by 2024 would be far-reaching, lifting pay for tens of millions of workers and reversing decades of growing pay inequality.

Raise the Wage Act of 2019 Letter of Support

The time for the Raise the Wage Act is long overdue, and we cannot delay in working toward its passage.

Raises from Coast to Coast in 2019

Comments Opposing DOL Proposed Rollback of Child Labor Protections in Health Care (re: power-driven patient lifts)

On Independent Contractor Misclassification of Workers in New Jersey

On December 5, 2018, Patricia Smith testified before the New Jersey Misclassification Task Force on independent contractor misclassification of workers in New Jersey.

Jaludi v. Citigroup (on corporations wrongfully trying to enforce arbitration clauses)

A State Agenda for America’s Workers: 18 Ways to Promote Good Jobs in the States

18 model policies and best practices for enabling governors and state legislatures to protect workers in their states so that all communities can thrive and grow.

Impact of the Fight for $15: $68 Billion in Raises, 22 Million Workers

In Support of Raising the Minimum Wage to $15 in St. Paul, Minnesota

On November 7, 2018, Laura Huizar testified before the St. Paul, Minnesota City Council in support of raising the minimum wage to $15.