News Releases | June 1, 2015

Ohio Adopts Fair-Hiring Policy for Jobseekers with Records

The State of Ohio today became the 17th state to adopt a fair-chance hiring policy for jobseekers with records, removing(…)

Press Clips | May 29, 2015

ABC News: Proposed Labor Department changes could mean overtime pay for millions of salary workers

Via: ABC News

Millions of Americans could soon see more money in their paychecks, as President Obama pushes to change rules that qualify(…)

Blog | May 28, 2015

White House Conference on Aging Spotlights Need to Improve Home Care Jobs

As more Americans need long-term care, making home care jobs into quality jobs is critical, says NELP’s Caitlin Connolly.

Commentary | May 27, 2015

Buffalo News: Voters Are Demanding Action on Poverty-Level Pay

Via: Buffalo News

Albany’s gridlock cries out for the use of executive powers to raise New York’s minimum wage, says NELP’s Paul Sonn.

Blog | May 22, 2015

NELP Announces New Board Leadership

Jared Bernstein will chair NELP’s board of directors.

News Releases | May 21, 2015

On Release of GAO Study Detailing State Cuts in Unemployment Insurance

A new report details harmful state cuts to unemployment insurance programs since 2011.

Press Clips | May 20, 2015

How The Minimum-Wage Debate Moved From Capitol Hill To City Halls

Via: NPR

The second-largest city in America could soon join Seattle and San Francisco in the club of cities that have agreed(…)

News Releases | May 20, 2015

On Worker Protest at McDonald’s Shareholder Meeting: “Workers Are Winning”

“McDonald’s workers are rightly bringing the fight for $15 and the right to bargain to their employer’s doorstep.”

Blog | May 19, 2015

Los Angeles Becomes Largest City to Adopt $15 Minimum Wage

Los Angeles, California, the nation’s second largest city, set a new milestone today, becoming the latest and largest city to(…)

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