Ensuring New Jersey Temporary Workers have Good Jobs with Living Wages

New Jersey has the chance to follow the lead of other states to turn existing temp jobs into good-paying, permanent living wage jobs with stability, respect, and benefits.

At a Glance: The Trump USDA’s Proposed New Swine Slaughter Inspection System Will Greatly Endanger Meatpacking Workers

This fact sheet outlines some of the primary reasons why the proposed rule poses a grave threat to our country’s tens of thousands of meatpacking workers.

Fields v. Washington Department of Early Learning (on fair chance licensing)

19 Organizations Urge USDA to Withdraw Swine Slaughter Rule

California Fair Chance Employer Sample Letters for Hiring

California recently enacted a new “ban the box” law that extended fair chance hiring to nearly all public and private employers in the state.

All Workers Should Be Protected by the Full Minimum Wage, Regardless of Age

In Support of $15 Minimum Wage and Against a Youth Exemption in Maryland

On March 8, 2018, Laura Huizar testified before the Maryland Senate Finance Committee in support of SB 543, raising the minimum wage to $15 by 2023.

Trump Agriculture Department’s Proposed New Swine Slaughter Inspection System Will Endanger Public Health, Worker Safety, and Animal Welfare

Florida Voters Support Local Minimum Wages and Believe the Florida Constitution Gives Cities the Power to Raise Wages

More than two out of three Florida voters believe that Florida cities should be allowed to raise the minimum wage.

In Support of a $15 Minimum Wage and Against the Youth Exemption in Maryland

On February 27, 2018, Laura Huizar testified before the Maryland Economic Matters Committee in support of HB 664, which would raise Maryland’s minimum wage to $15.