Forging a Path Forward: CLASP Post-Election Virtual Briefing  

Join us virtually on December 11 to hear from movement leaders in the broader social and economic justice ecosystem about working in the new policy environment. During our conversation, we will be joined by Taifa Smith Butler – President, Demos; Kica Matos – President, National Immigration Law Center; Roshni Nedungadi – Chief Research Officer & Founding Partner, HIT Strategies; and Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson – President & CEO, Children's Defense Fund. Together, we will discuss how to advance our agenda by leveraging opportunities and taking on inherent threats to democracy and our collective fight against poverty, racial injustice, and other inequities.

Localizing Labor Solutions: Grassroots Paths in the Face of Federal Stagnation  

The passage of pro-worker policies in several states on Election Day speaks volumes: workers are calling for safer workplaces, livable wages, and the dignity that comes with stable and secure jobs.

Collaboration in Action: Reflections from the 2024 CLASP/FV@W Paid Leave Convening 

In June 2024, CLASP and Family Values @ Work hosted a Paid Family and Medical Leave Collaborators Convening, which brought together more than 100 paid leave stakeholders from across the country, including state program administrators, state and national paid leave advocates, Congressional staff, and other partners. The event included representatives from 18 states, including D.C., ranging from states that have provided paid leave benefits for decades to those working to pass programs. This report reflects critical themes and lessons learned from the convening.

App-based workers deserve fair pay and predictable schedules. CLASP's newest publication, “A Framework for the Gig Economy: Why We Must Protect Workers & Hold Corporations Accountable,” provides a framework to guide policymakers in how to best improve working conditions and boost our economy.