This week: Election results, Worker Flexibility and Choice Act
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RECENTLY FROM CLASP
November 17, 2022
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Election Results Signal Need for Urgent Congressional Action this Year
Now that the results of last week’s midterm elections have come into focus, the need for Congress to act during this year’s “lame duck” session is critical. While federal policymakers made important strides over the last year or two on issues that affect economic, racial, and social justice, Congress must work swiftly to address a number of gaps before the year is out. These issues include—among others—restoring the expanded Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit, passing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, codifying a path to citizenship, and much more. Here’s a tweet thread [[link removed]] from CLASP President and Executive Director Indi Dutta-Gupta describing key legislative priorities.
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Biden Administration Should Eliminate, Not Expand, Title 42 to Prevent Further Harm to Migrant Children [[link removed]]
On Tuesday, a federal judge lifted the Title 42 immigration policy imposed by the Trump Administration and kept in place by the Biden Administration. Each day Title 42 remains in place brings us further away from realizing a vision for a just and humane immigration system. Read more about why striking down this policy is critical for child wellbeing.
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A Window to Address Equity Gaps in Apprenticeships [[link removed]]
The economy was a key theme during the midterm elections. In repeated exit polls, voters identified inflation as their top issue, one of many signs that workers are struggling to make ends meet amidst rapidly rising prices. With inflation outpacing wages, workers—particularly those who earn low wages, those from communities of color, and women—need all the support our nation can muster. Apprenticeships are a key strategy for putting them on a career path toward economic security and addressing equity gaps.
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Worker Flexibility and Choice Act: The Corporate Attempt at Stripping Labor Protections
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As corporate profits reach an all-time high, corporations are looking to cut labor costs at the expense of workers’ rights. The Worker Flexibility and Choice Act (HR 8442) is being marketed as a way for employers to encourage “flexibility” and “economic opportunity” for workers in a new economy. However, if passed, the proposed bill would allow the exploitation of every worker, stripping their rights on the job.
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Did You Know? Racism, historical trauma, and long-lasting inequities such as disproportionate exposure to poverty have contributed to higher suicide rates among non-Hispanic AI/AN youth and other groups who have been marginalized. [[link removed]]
Dr. Nia West-Bey and Isha Weerasinghe worked with partners from the Prevention Institute and the Research Triangle Institute on an update to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s suicide prevention technical package. The updated resource, Suicide Prevention Resource for Action [[link removed]] , was released on October 27.
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CLASP in the News
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 | FOX61
6 with Connecticut connections awarded Rhodes Scholarships [[link removed]]
NOVEMBER 11, 2022 | AL DIA
Latina Public Policy student humanizing statistics through research and advocacy [[link removed]]
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 | KREBS ON SECURITY
Lawsuit Seeks Food Benefits Stolen By Skimmers [[link removed]]
NOVEMBER 4, 2022 | MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Welfare department rejects USM volleyball amends [[link removed]]
Upcoming Events
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On November 18, Indi Dutta-Gupta will present at a panel on “ Job Loss, Unemployment Insurance, and Inequality ” at the Fall Research Conference of the Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management in Washington, D.C.
Recent Events
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On November 16, Suzanne Wikle spoke on a panel at the American Cancer Society Community Action Network titled “ What's Next for Medicaid? Building Power, Expanding CoveRage and Protecting Access .”
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On November 15, Indi Dutta-Gupta spoke on a panel at “ Further Together: Advancing Equity Through Workforce Philanthropy ,” a convening hosted by Workforce Matters in Washington, D.C.
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On November 8-10, Tiffany Ferrette and Alyssa Fortner presented “ Operationalizing Equity: CLASP's Story ” for the 2022 cohort in the Alliance for Early Success Operationalizing Equity [[link removed]] , a learning and leadership program.
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