News Releases | April 20, 2017

NELP and Economic Policy Institute to Host Workers’ Memorial Day Symposium

Join us on 4/28 to explore how we can improve workplace safety standards and enforcement.

Press Clips | April 17, 2017

Many Home Health Care Workers Lack Insurance of Their Own

Via: CNN

Despite the fact that they care for others for a living, many home health care workers lack health insurance.

Press Clips | April 13, 2017

Fear of Immigration Raids May Harm Workplace Rights

Via: Bloomberg BNA

“Even prior to Trump’s immigration policies, there was a culture of fear in our workplaces across the country.”

Press Clips | April 13, 2017

More than Half of Minneapolis City Council Members Support $15-an-hour Minimum Wage

Via: The Star Tribune

NELP expert Laura Huizar comments on a $15 minimum wage proposal in Minneapolis.

Commentary | April 7, 2017

Here’s Who’s Winning the $15 Minimum Wage Wars Now

Via: CNBC.com

Momentum remains strong for improving pay for the 40 percent of U.S. workers who struggle on less than $15/hr.

News Releases | April 6, 2017

Congress Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Formerly Incarcerated and People with Records Have Fair Chance to Work

The bills are modeled after reforms adopted in 26 states and 150+ localities.

Commentary | April 5, 2017

President Trump’s Directive Just Cost Investors $181 Million This Year

Via: Fortune.com

The Trump administration is delaying a rule requiring retirement advisers to put their clients’ best interests before their own profits.

Commentary | April 5, 2017

Why Black Women Are—and Should Be—Leading the Fight For $15

Via: Huffington Post

Women of color have changed the world through their resilience and fortitude to never settle for less.

Commentary | April 5, 2017

Missouri Lawmakers Want to Snatch Raises From Workers Who Need It Most

Via: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“Emergency” bill claims that raising pay for workers at the bottom poses a threat to public health and safety. Seriously.

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