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Dangerously Wrong: How the Gig Economy is a Structurally Racist System of Work

A virtual briefing before Congressional staff on March 4, 2021, “Centering Workers of Color to Ensure Essential Rights in the App-Based Economy."

April 23, 2021

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ABB, EPI, and NELP Release Toolkit for Advocates and Policymakers on Model Policies Local Governments Can Implement to Raise Standards for Frontline Workers During COVID and Beyond

The four model policies would advance premium pay, paid sick days, COVID-19 worker health and safety, and protection against retaliation.

April 7, 2021

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The Pandemic’s Impact on Workers and Looking Towards a Just Recovery

NELP’s roadmap for a Just Recovery is based on our vision for bold structural change and our fall 2020 survey of workers on the COVID frontlines and those impacted.

March 18, 2021

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On the Introduction of the Safe Line Speeds in COVID-19 Act to Protect Meatpacking Workers

The bill would suspend and prohibit any line speed increases in meatpacking plants during the pandemic.

March 11, 2021

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NELP Urges Immediate House Passage of COVID Rescue Plan to Get Resources to Workers Now

Inadequate bill means Congress must raise the federal minimum wage and adopt systemic unemployment program reforms to help workers.

March 6, 2021

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NELP Urges Senate Passage of COVID American Rescue Plan

The Senate must move quickly to improve and pass the American Rescue Plan.

February 27, 2021

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On Federal Legislation Creating a Path to Citizenship for Frontline Immigrant Workers

The Citizenship for Essential Workers Act is a testament to the movement for immigrant rights.

February 26, 2021

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Statement on the Introduction of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021

Recognizing non-citizen immigrants as full participants in this country without the threat of deportation, is an important step toward racial and economic justice.

February 19, 2021

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FAIR Act Will Help Enforce Workers’ Rights and Ability to Join Together and Fight Back Against Employer and Corporate Wrongdoing

The FAIR Act would end corporations’ imposition of forced arbitration and class/collective action waivers in employment and civil rights cases.

February 11, 2021

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NEW POLLING Commissioned by NELP: Voters Agree—Raising the Federal Minimum Wage to $15 Is Good for Everyone

Across all demographics, swing district voters confirm that raising the federal minimum wage to $15 is good policy.

February 10, 2021

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Dangerously Wrong: How the Gig Economy is a Structurally Racist System of Work

ABB, EPI, and NELP Release Toolkit for Advocates and Policymakers on Model Policies Local Governments Can Implement to Raise Standards for Frontline Workers During COVID and Beyond

The Pandemic’s Impact on Workers and Looking Towards a Just Recovery

On the Introduction of the Safe Line Speeds in COVID-19 Act to Protect Meatpacking Workers

NELP Urges Immediate House Passage of COVID Rescue Plan to Get Resources to Workers Now

NELP Urges Senate Passage of COVID American Rescue Plan

On Federal Legislation Creating a Path to Citizenship for Frontline Immigrant Workers

Statement on the Introduction of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021

FAIR Act Will Help Enforce Workers’ Rights and Ability to Join Together and Fight Back Against Employer and Corporate Wrongdoing

NEW POLLING Commissioned by NELP: Voters Agree—Raising the Federal Minimum Wage to $15 Is Good for Everyone

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