Join the Urban Institute on 9/18 to explore how government might use procurement to encourage local investments in high-quality jobs. urbn.is/3PAk4sG

New Op-ed by Kate Bahn: "Businesses have an opportunity to align their interests with that of their employees by taking a neutral stance on worker efforts to unionize." on.mktw.net/45L7EE4

What does it take for policymakers to build an economy that works for everyone – especially those who struggle to make ends meet? bit.ly/3PgG22x

Why are unions good for workers and why do they make good business sense? Urban Institute’s Kate Bahn shares her thoughts on why unionized workplaces are more productive and stable in this MarketWatch opinion piece. urbn.is/3EDEx9L

This study highlights the economic disparities faced by transgender workers in the US, underscoring the importance of inclusive data collection & antidiscrimination policies to promote equity & inclusivity in the labor market. bit.ly/3raTPzT

Are you interested in using your expertise to advance labor-related research at U.S. Department of Labor? Apply now to work with DOL’s CEO for up to 2 years as an Intergovernmental Personnel Act Fellow. Apply by November 30th, 2023. bit.ly/CEO_IPAFellow

Evidence shows that wealth inequality, societal expectations, & declining worker power worsen wage gaps by making it more difficult for people of color & women to search for better-paying jobs. bit.ly/46h0KGA

Building a more equitable workforce starts with understanding how to create and sustain quality jobs. WorkRise launched Working Knowledge, an online source of essential insights into policies & practices for improving workers’ lives. Learn more workingknowledge.info.

The geography of low-wage work tells a story of inequality. Explore WorkRise's new tool to see where low-wage jobs are concentrated in the US & which industries are most affected. workrisenetwork.org/features/where… And who doesn't love a map that moves around when you click on it?

America's economic landscape is shaped by a complex history of policy, industry, & inequality. Dive into WorkRise's new interactive map to discover where low-wage jobs are concentrated & which areas are most affected. urbn.is/3Q1w3Qj

Who makes up the low-wage workforce? These six charts from WorkRise offer a comprehensive view of who these workers are, their challenges, & potential solutions for a more inclusive economy. urbn.is/46dZLaB

Research shows that student loan debt has a negative effect on labor market outcomes & economic mobility, with disparate economic impacts for low-wealth households. bit.ly/48D3FLD

On October 19, don't miss a conversation on wealth inequality w/ Darrick Hamilton, Teresa Ghilarducci, Kate Bahn, and Tony James. Register at: event.newschool.edu/schwartzlectur…

2023 economic sciences laureate, Claudia Goldin, provided the first comprehensive account of women’s earnings and labour market participation through the centuries. Her research reveals the causes of change and the main sources of the remaining gender gap. #NobelPrize

The historical exploitation of indigenous communities has a lasting effect on today’s economic & social landscape. By collecting & representing data with cultural competence, we can pave the way for a more equitable future. bit.ly/46GbjmD

For #IndigenousPeoplesDay, WorkRise's Working Knowledge reviews insights from Assn for Economic Research of Indigenous Peoples, NEAEcon and American Society of Hispanic Economists's "Freedom & Justice Conference" on doing research that represents and includes indigenous communities: workrisenetwork.org/working-knowle…