EARN is a nationwide network of research, policy, and public engagement organizations fighting, state by state, for an economy that works for everyone.
Our NetworkA State Agenda for America’s Workers
18 Ways to Promote Good Jobs in the States
An economy that’s growing on paper is not translating into better jobs for America’s workers. Despite a tight job market and strong corporate profits, paychecks have barely budged. Much of the explanation lies with eroding worker bargaining power – which is resulting in a shrinking sliver of the benefits of prosperity being shared with working families. And the deep structural racism that still pervades our economy means that workers of color and immigrants are struggling the most.
This agenda for America’s workers outlines model policies and best practices for enabling governors and state legislatures to protect workers in their states so that all communities can thrive and grow.
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VA
Virginia Immigrants in the Economy: Pillars of Prosperous Communities
- June 24, 2019
- Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis
- Laura Goren and Ashley C. Kenneth
Whether we are born here or moved here, we all value that Virginia is a great place to raise a family. Immigrants move to Virginia for many of the same reasons as people born in other areas of the United States — job opportunities, good schools, and thriving communities. And Virginia’s immigrants are critical contributors […]
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NJ
Fast Facts: Driver’s License Expansion Would Pay for Itself and More
- May 28, 2019
- New Jersey Policy Perspective
- Erika J. Nava
Expanding access to driver’s licenses to all New Jersey residents, regardless of immigration status, would make the state’s roads safer and its economy stronger. The proposal would also pay for itself by bringing in tens of millions of dollars in recurring revenue for the state’s general fund, according to an NJPP analysis of new data […]
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CO
Collective bargaining can reduce turnover and improve public services in Colorado
- April 9, 2019
- Rich Jones
Since 2009, there has been a growing problem in Colorado with increasing employee turnover, programs operating with short staffing forcing employees to work extensive overtime, and low morale that jeopardizes vital public services. The growing turnover is complicated by the difficulty filling authorized positions. Research shows that collective bargaining for public sector employees, coupled with […]