News Releases | September 1, 2023

August Jobs Report: As Job Growth Slows, Consider Workers Not Counted in the Unemployment Rate

Many incarcerated people are working during their sentences, but their labor doesn’t qualify them for unemployment benefits.

News Releases | August 30, 2023

NELP Commends DOL’s Proposed Rule to Expand Overtime Eligibility

The U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed overtime rule will increase the number of workers who will be automatically entitled to(…)

News Releases | August 4, 2023

July Jobs Report: As Job Growth Slows, Policymakers Must Strengthen Unemployment Insurance

“For a worker who suddenly loses their job, unemployment can be a catastrophe.”

Press Clips | August 2, 2023

New U.S. Senate bills are aimed at helping farm laborers

Via: AG Daily News

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla from California has introduced a pair of bills intended to allow the U.S. Department of Agriculture(…)

Blog | July 26, 2023

Temp Workers Score Another Victory in Illinois!

Temporary workers win new labor protections in Illinois.

News Releases | July 25, 2023

NELP Applauds Legislation to Raise the Federal Minimum Wage

If signed into law, the Raise the Wage Act would mean increased earnings for over 60% of workers living in(…)

Press Clips | July 17, 2023

340,000 UPS drivers poised to strike over extreme heat, safe working conditions

Via: Grist

The largest single-employer strike in U.S. history could frame worker power as a climate solution.

Press Clips | July 15, 2023

Julie Su and the summer of strikes

Via: Axios

The White House needs acting Labor Secretary Julie Su to stick around this summer, as labor strife across the country(…)

News Releases | July 7, 2023

June Jobs Report: Policymakers Must Focus on Black Workers’ Unemployment

Black workers are often impacted first and worst when job growth slows, forecasting the dangers that other workers will confront.

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