What We Can Learn from the UAW Agreements

Building on a successful series of strikes over the summer in other industries, the United Auto Workers (UAW) recently finalized landmark agreements with the Big Three automakers after a months-long strike. And just this week, the UAW announced efforts to unionize many other auto factories.

Harvesting Change: Transforming Thanksgiving into a Feast for All

As we gathered with loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving, a day synonymous with family and feasting, and look forward to the holiday season, it's crucial to reflect on the stark reality faced by many in our communities.

ICYMI: It’s Not Too Late to Give

While Giving Tuesday was November 28th, there’s still time to give! With your support, CLASP stays at the forefront, developing visionary strategies to fight poverty and promote racial and gender equity.

New Deal for Youth Week of Action

Earlier this month, our Youth team staged the second annual New Deal for Youth Week of Action. This successful event included a grassroots festival, a celebration of the Youth team’s 20th birthday, a teach-in, and IRL and virtual advocacy. The events provided young people with a chance to hone their advocacy skills here in D.C. 

CLASP and other leading child care advocates estimate our nation’s already fragile child care sector needs at least $16 billion to maintain the progress achieved with COVID-era child care relief resources and raised the need for an urgent investment. The White House answered the call by sending a request to Congress to include at least $16 billion in additional child care funding.