Given the profound effect of the COVID-19 crisis on people with low incomes, immigrants, and communities of color, CLASP is actively engaged in advocating for policies to support them through the pandemic.
This week: COVID-19
 

RECENTLY FROM CLASP
April 9, 2020

 

COVID-19 Weekly Roundup

Given the profound effect of the COVID-19 crisis on people with low incomes, immigrants, and communities of color, CLASP is actively engaged in advocating for policies to support them through the pandemic. Here’s just a sampling of our latest resources:

Check out our COVID-19 page to stay updated!

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Looking Back: Women’s History Month

During Women’s History Month in March, CLASP featured several blogs written by staff along with a series called “Young Women of Color Making History” in which women of color described their lived experiences and how they’re making history today.
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Principles for a High-Quality Pre-Apprenticeship

In the United States, apprenticeships have traditionally been considered the purview of the construction industry and a handful of other trades. But recent interest in developing nontraditional career paths has led to an expansion of apprenticeships into various industries. In this new report, CLASP outlines principles to guide federal, state, and local decisionmakers and partners in developing equitable pre-apprenticeship programs and policy.
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CLASP in the News

 

APRIL 8, 2020 | HUFFINGTON POST

Americans Will Get Stimulus Paychecks Soon. Undocumented Workers Get Nothing

APRIL 7, 2020 | THE DAILY CALIFORNIAN

US lawmakers introduce legislation to help ‘vulnerable communities’ access COVID-19 resources

APRIL 2, 2020 | THE HILL

Workforce inequalities must be addressed before another economic or health crisis

MARCH 31, 2020 | THE NEW YORK TIMES

The Safety Net Got a Quick Patch. What Happens After the Coronavirus?

MARCH 31, 2020 | BLOOMBERG LAW

Virus Paid Leave Law’s April 1 Start Muddles Layoff Decisions

Upcoming Events

 

On April 20, Elizabeth Lower-Basch will be a speaker on a webinar hosted by the American Bar Association titled “Coronavirus: Protecting Safety-Net Public Benefits During the Pandemic.” Register here.

 
 

Recent Events

 

We hosted a webinar on April 2 that explored how income support provisions in the COVID-19 response legislation intersect with existing public benefits.

 
 
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