EARN Notice: May 2023

EARN Notice
A monthly newsletter from the Economic Analysis and Research Network (EARN)


** EARN Notice May 2023
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EARN friends,

Many of you will be spending some or all of this month working through the closing stages of your state’s legislative session. We know this can be a hectic and stressful time, but never hesitate to reach out if we can help pull good policy across the finish line or help stop bad policy from making it there. In recent weeks we’ve provided technical assistance on issues ranging from child labor to unemployment insurance to minimum wages to gig work to collective bargaining to workers’ compensation. Reach out, and we’ll be here. And, when your session is over, please do drop us a line and let us know the highlights and lowlights.

It’s also the month where we all start getting invited to graduation parties. For my part, these invites are a mixed blessing, because each one reminds me how old I’m getting. Still, they may well be more fun than usual, according to work by some of our colleagues, because people leaving high school and college this year are entering the strongest labor market for young workers since 1953 ([link removed]) . They’re making higher wages and are more likely to find full-time work ([link removed]) . On the other end of the generational scale, though, older workers are increasingly trapped in poor jobs ([link removed]) that make them unable to retire.

Our work to build an economy that works for everyone must continue. We’re proud to be your partner in that work.

Solidarity,

Dave Kamper

Senior State Policy Coordinator


** New Publications
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California Workers Left Behind Due to Inadequate Paid Sick Leave ([link removed]) (April 1, 2023)

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Immigrants in the Maryland Economy: Overcoming Hurdles, Yet Still Facing Barriers ([link removed]) (May 1, 2023)

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Improved Scheduling Practices Give Workers More Stability ([link removed])
(April 3, 2023)

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It’s Long Past Time to Answer the Call for a $15 Minimum Wage ([link removed]) (April 19, 2023)


** What We're Reading
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Breaking Their Impasse Over Funding, House and Senate Make Child Care Deal ([link removed]) , Lola Duffort, (May 11, 2023)

The IRA Is an Invitation to Organizers ([link removed]) by Kate Aronoff (Spring 2023)


** Upcoming Events
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EARNCon
On October 4-6, we will host EARNCon in Detroit, Michigan! Please mark your calendars, tell your colleagues how excited you are to see the people from your neighboring state and prepare your questions. We will be sending a survey shortly for session proposals. Stay tuned for more updates on stipends, etc. Read more about this year’s conference and past events here. ([link removed])

May 2023 EARN Learning Community Events
* Joining the Fight for Abortion Access and Bodily Autonomy: Tools and Tips for Economic Justice Advocates-Thursday, May 25, from 2-3 pm ET/11 am-12 pm PT. Register Here: [link removed]
* Leveraging Federal Funds for Good Jobs: Advancing Worker Power, Equity, and Climate Goals at the State and Local Level- Wednesday, May 31 from 4-5 pm ET/ 1-2pm PT. Register Here: [link removed]

* Just Action Book Discussion- On Wednesday, June 7, at 12:00 noon ET / 9:00 a.m. PT ([link removed]) , please join the Economic Policy Institute and authors Leah and Richard Rothstein for a discussion of their new book, Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law ([link removed]) . This in-person event will also be livestreamed. 

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