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EDUCATION, LABOR, AND WORKER JUSTICE May 2024
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| The alarming rise in child labor violations and exploitation of migrant children in the United States is driven by corporate greed and economic hardship. In this brief, CLASP calls for increased monetary penalties for child labor violations and increased funding for child labor enforcement efforts, among other recommendations aimed at deterring corporations from using such exploitative practices. |
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| The FAMILY Act |
| The Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act addresses the urgent need for support for workers grappling with serious illness or caregiving responsibilities. This report discusses the recently re-introduced (FAMILY) Act, which aims to establish a comprehensive federal paid leave policy. This crucial legislation has the potential to assist families nationwide, reduce the gender pay gap, and promote a healthier work-life balance. |
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| Temp and Franchise Workers Need the Joint Employer Rule’s Protections |
| The recent overturning of the National Labor Relations Board’s joint employer rule by a federal judge in Texas has significant implications for fair labor practices and corporate accountability. This rule is particularly important for workers in low-wage and hazardous jobs, often placed via temp or staffing agencies in heavily contracted industries. Without a joint employer rule, the 3.2 million temporary staffing agency jobs in the United States could be adversely affected. |
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Additional Publications
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Unleashing Worker Power: Building Good Jobs Beyond the Traditional Workforce System
The traditional workforce system often fails to meet workers’ needs and can replicate the occupational segregation found in our labor market. This report delineates a worker-centered workforce development system that centers workers, combats the legacies of structural racism and sexism, elevates the floor on all jobs for all workers, and connects people to good jobs.
Ending Work Requirements
Work requirements are a popular economic policy idea, but they are also ineffective and punitive. Instead of increasing economic mobility and good employment opportunities, work requirements often force recipients into dead-end jobs or leave them financially precarious, and disproportionately lead to public benefits denial for Black and brown people. The series also ties these practices to an earlier history of labor in the United States: slavery and its aftermath.
The Exploitation of Black Athletes
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling banning race-conscious admissions has highlighted how Black men are not viewed as valuable contributors on campuses, except in athletic environments. Despite the rise of new schemes to pay college athletes, the labor force largely works for free, particularly in large public universities with multimillion-dollar athletics programs. There is an urgent need for policy changes to improve the situation for young Black athletes.
Governor Youngkin’s Veto of Paid Family Medical Leave Bill Fails Virginia Workers and Families
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin's veto of Senate Bill 373, which would provide paid family and medical leave for Virginia workers, has left millions without the ability to afford time off to care for themselves or family members. The veto has significant implications for workers, particularly those in low-wage jobs, who often face a difficult choice between their health and financial stability. This situation underscores the urgent need for comprehensive labor policies that protect workers and promote their well-being.
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Testimonies
Diane Harris testifies on the 2024 Budget Oversight Hearing for the DC Council
CLASP provided written and oral testimony emphasizing the importance of maintaining funding for D.C.’s Universal Paid Leave program. The enactment of the Universal Paid Leave Portability Amendment Act of 2023 would ensure that all eligible workers have access to the program. The testimony highlighted the additional barriers faced by workers who have recently lost their jobs, yet still qualify for benefits, which disproportionately impact Black workers. The need for increasing program awareness through consistent educational outreach was also addressed, as a lack of education about the paid leave program can make it increasingly difficult to successfully file a claim.
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