Latest Research
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Economic performance is stronger when Democrats hold the White House
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Unbalanced labor market power is what makes technology—including AI—threatening to workers: The best “AI policy” to protect workers is boosting their bargaining position
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Fastest wage growth over the last four years among historically disadvantaged groups: Low-wage workers’ wages surged after decades of slow growth
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Policies for states and localities to fight oppressive child labor
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Major strike activity increased by 280% in 2023: Many workers still need policies that protect their right to strike
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A tight labor market and state minimum wage increases boosted low-end wage growth between 2019 and 2023
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Will Illinois be next to tackle the problem of ‘captive audience’ meetings?: Rights and freedoms of 22.7 million workers now protected in seven states
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Another strong jobs report: Unemployment has remained at or below 4% for 28 months running
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A record-breaking recovery for Black and Hispanic workers: Prime-age employment rates have hit an all-time high alongside tremendous wage growth
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Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey shows an uptick in hiring
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Loc-ing students out: Darryl George, the CROWN Act, and the need to combat racial discrimination in the classroom
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Middle-out economics is good for workers, their families, and the broader economy
EPI in the news
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New York Times | April 19, 2024
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Common Dreams | April 19, 2024
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The Register | April 19, 2024
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Voice of America | April 19, 2024
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Nonprofit Quarterly | April 19, 2024
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Common Dreams | April 19, 2024
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AL.com | April 19, 2024