From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): This week it was reported that the Department of Labor (DOL) hid their economic analysis on the impact of proposed changes to rules affecting tipped workers. DOL’s revised rule would allow employers to “pool” … Continued
From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): In his first year, President Trump—with the help of Congress—launched an unprecedented attack on regulations, rolling back or delaying countless rules protecting workers. A report from EPI’s Perkins Project on Worker Rights and Wages … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/02/05/decrying-dog-eat-dog-system-poorpeoplescampaign-kicks-40-days-moral-action Published on Monday, February 05, 2018 by Common Dreams “We are witnessing an assault on the poor, on immigrants, on black and brown people, and on the Earth, and we can’t let it happen any longer.” By Jessica … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): There are literal lifesavers around us that we can’t see! For example, Medicaid and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or food stamps). They are there when we need them, saving lives and boosting our economy. They … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Delicious avocado toast isn’t why families are struggling financially (see picture!), as has been ridiculously proposed, but childcare…now THAT is an actual problem. It’s hard to believe that out of touch millionaires like Tim Gurner can … Continued
From Prosperity Now (https://prosperitynow.org/): TAKE ACTION: The House of Representatives is poised to open a huge loophole in state interest rate caps and the right of state voters to enact rate caps, effectively giving the green light to payday lenders … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/2018/02/01/withdraw-rule-protect-tipped-workers/#.WnNpWa6nEdU By David Elliot February 1, 2018 Back in December, Voices for Human Needs reported on a proposal that would make workers’ tips the property of employers, which would harm an already vulnerable workforce made up mostly of women and, disproportionately, of … Continued
From Prosperity Now (https://prosperitynow.org/): A new bill would expand access to safe and affordable credit for low- and moderate-income consumers. Will you call your Representative today to ask them to vote “YES”? Access to credit is a critical first step … Continued
Discrimination based on race in the hiring process has remained unchanged in the past three decades, according to a study released in 2017, resulting in large racial employment gaps and an extreme racial wealth gap in our country. A new … Continued
There are two slightly different ways the federal government measures poverty. Federal Poverty Income Thresholds: This original version of the federal poverty measure is updated every year by the Census Bureau. The thresholds are used for statistical purposes and are … Continued