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  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
November 9, 2019 at 2:04 PM

What does Janet Yellen say about changing thinking in economics?

What does Janet Yellen say about changing thinking in economics? (Left to right) EPI President Thea Lee joined by panel participants Kayla Jones, Nina Banks, Janet Yellen, and Heather Long …
  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
November 5, 2019 at 4:11 PM

[CORRECTION] "The Future of Work and Care: Universal Family Care" livestream at 12 p.m. ET tomorrow

[CORRECTION] "The Future of Work and Care: Universal Family Care" livestream at 12 p.m. ET tomorrow EPI, the National Academy of Social Insurance, and Caring Across Generations discuss strategies to meet families' evolving care needs.  View this email in your browser …
  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
November 5, 2019 at 1:05 PM

[EVENT LIVESTREAM] "The Future of Work and Care: Universal Family Care" at 12 p.m. ET

[EVENT LIVESTREAM] "The Future of Work and Care: Universal Family Care" at 12 p.m. ET EPI, the National Academy of Social Insurance, and Caring Across Generations discuss strategies to meet families' evolving care needs.  View this email in your browser …
  Celine McNicholas, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
October 30, 2019 at 6:35 PM

Trump has systematically eroded workers’ rights

Trump has systematically eroded workers’ rights Trump’s NLRB has systematically rolled back workers’ rights to form unions. Friend,   Under the Trump administration, the Nat…
  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
October 29, 2019 at 2:06 PM

[LIVESTREAM]: Women in Economics, DC edition – Featuring Janet Yellen at 12 p.m. ET

[LIVESTREAM]: Women in Economics, DC edition – Featuring Janet Yellen at 12 p.m. ET View the livestream as we discuss changing thinking in economics and changing the profile of economists. View this email in your browser …
  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
October 26, 2019 at 1:06 PM

Trump’s NLRB is eroding workers’ rights

Trump’s NLRB is eroding workers’ rights The unprecedented attack on workers’ rights by the agency charged with safeguarding them “Under the …
  Celine McNicholas, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
October 25, 2019 at 4:45 PM

RE: Add your name: We must protect the ability to unionize

RE: Add your name: We must protect the ability to unionize Tell the NLRB: Don’t undermine unions Friend, With the seemingly never-ending cycle of constitutional crises comi…
  Thea Lee, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
October 24, 2019 at 5:38 PM

Add your name: We must protect the ability to unionize

Add your name: We must protect the ability to unionize Tell the NLRB to reject the Trump administration’s latest effort to weaken unions. Friend,   The Trump administration …
  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
October 18, 2019 at 3:04 PM

[LIVESTREAM] The College Dropout Scandal with David Kirp at 12 p.m. ET

[LIVESTREAM] The College Dropout Scandal with David Kirp at 12 p.m. ET View the livestream of author David Kirp speaking at the Economic Policy Institute. Vi…
  Thea Lee, EPI Policy Center · [email protected]
October 16, 2019 at 2:05 PM

Let’s get serious about fighting for our unions: Call your Rep. today!

Let’s get serious about fighting for our unions: Call your Rep. today! Call your representative today and tell them to fight for unions! Friend,   CEOs are making 270 times …
  Pedro da Costa, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
October 15, 2019 at 7:43 PM

As the presidential debates resume tonight, EPI is amplifying the voices of working people

As the presidential debates resume tonight, EPI is amplifying the voices of working people Today, EPI is launching a weekly podcast to ensure workers’ voices are included in the national policy debate. …
  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
October 12, 2019 at 1:06 PM

EPI State of Working America Podcast launches Tuesday

EPI State of Working America Podcast launches Tuesday EPI launches The State of Working America Podcast EPI’s first State of Working America…
  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
October 10, 2019 at 6:56 PM

[Event] Register Today: The College Dropout Scandal with David Kirp

[Event] Register Today: The College Dropout Scandal with David Kirp Author David Kirp is speaking at the Economic Policy Institute. Register for The College …
  Pedro da Costa, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
October 9, 2019 at 9:16 PM

EPI’s new podcast: “The State of Working America”

EPI’s new podcast: “The State of Working America” EPI is on the verge of launching a podcast to ensure workers’ voices are included in the national policy debate. Friend,   …
  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
October 2, 2019 at 4:53 PM

[Event] Register Today: The College Dropout Scandal with David Kirp

[Event] Register Today: The College Dropout Scandal with David Kirp Author David Kirp is speaking at the Economic Policy Institute. Register for The College …
  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
September 29, 2019 at 12:02 PM

Who is squelching the rights of Uber drivers?

Who is squelching the rights of Uber drivers? Uber drivers are not independent contractors In a new EPI report, Lawrence Mishel and Celine M…
  Heidi Shierholz, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
September 28, 2019 at 2:03 PM

Trump administration leaves 8.2 million working people behind

Trump administration leaves 8.2 million working people behind By 2016, the share of workers covered by the overtime rule had dropped to less than 7 percent. Friend,   This w…
  Thea Lee, EPI Policy Center · [email protected]
September 25, 2019 at 2:06 PM

Add your name: We need new legislation to prevent workplace harassment

Add your name: We need new legislation to prevent workplace harassment Together, let’s get Congress to pass legislation to end workplace harassment.  Tell Congress: “Fix …
  John Schmitt, EPI Policy Center · [email protected]
September 20, 2019 at 2:03 PM

RE: Add your name: Let’s demand Congress make child care affordable

RE: Add your name: Let’s demand Congress make child care affordable Tell Congress: We need affordable child care! Friend, Ask any family -- in any state -- about the cost o…
  Pedro da Costa, EPI Policy Center · [email protected]
September 18, 2019 at 1:05 PM

Tell Congress: We need affordable child care!

Tell Congress: We need affordable child care! Together, let’s get Congress to finally address the outrageous costs of child care!  Tell Congress: Millions of U.S. familie…
  Heidi Shierholz, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
September 16, 2019 at 2:03 PM

Add your name: Stop the Department of Labor from using religion as a criteria for discrimination

Add your name: Stop the Department of Labor from using religion as a criteria for discrimination Stop the Trump administration from allowing religion to be an excuse to discriminate. …
  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
September 14, 2019 at 1:03 PM

These programs kept millions out of poverty in 2018

These programs kept millions out of poverty in 2018 What the newest data say about incomes and poverty On Tuesday, the Census Bureau release…
  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
September 9, 2019 at 1:06 PM

[Event] Livestream at 12:30 p.m. EST: Beaten Down, Worked Up with Steven Greenhouse

[Event] Livestream at 12:30 p.m. EST: Beaten Down, Worked Up with Steven Greenhouse Author Steven Greenhouse is speaking at the Economic Policy Institute. Vi…
  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
September 4, 2019 at 1:03 PM

[Event] Livestream at 12 p.m.: The Stakes with Robert Kuttner

[Event] Livestream at 12 p.m.: The Stakes with Robert Kuttner Author Robert Kuttner is speaking at the Economic Policy Institute. Visit epi.org at 12 p.m. to…
  John Schmitt, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
September 2, 2019 at 2:03 PM

RE: How well is the American economy working for working people?

RE: How well is the American economy working for working people? Despite today’s low unemployment rate, economic prosperity is still not reaching many working people. Friend…
  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
August 31, 2019 at 12:03 PM

Labor Day 2019: EPI experts reflect on the state of labor

Labor Day 2019: EPI experts reflect on the state of labor The state of labor on the 125th anniversary of Labor Day This weekend, we celebrat…
  Thea Lee, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
August 30, 2019 at 2:03 PM

How well is the American economy working for working people?

How well is the American economy working for working people? Power our movement for progressive economic change with your EPI tote bag! Friend,   This Labor Day, we ask the …
  John Schmitt, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
August 28, 2019 at 6:04 PM

Back to school means big out-of-pocket expenses for U.S. teachers

Back to school means big out-of-pocket expenses for U.S. teachers Back-to-school budget buster! America’s public school teachers shell out nearly $500 of their own money to prepare their classrooms. …
  Monique Morrissey, EPI Policy Center · [email protected]
August 21, 2019 at 2:03 PM

RE: ADD YOUR NAME: We must expand Social Security by passing the Social Security 2100 Act

RE: ADD YOUR NAME: We must expand Social Security by passing the Social Security 2100 Act Add your name. Expand Social Security! It’s been over 35 years since Congress has p…
  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
August 20, 2019 at 1:01 PM

[Event] Register Today: Beaten Down, Worked Up with Steven Greenhouse

[Event] Register Today: Beaten Down, Worked Up with Steven Greenhouse Author Steven Greenhouse is speaking at the Economic Policy Institute. Register for Bea…
  Thea Lee, EPI Policy Center · [email protected]
August 19, 2019 at 6:07 PM

ADD YOUR NAME: We must expand Social Security by passing the Social Security 2100 Act

ADD YOUR NAME: We must expand Social Security by passing the Social Security 2100 Act It’s way past time to strengthen Social Security. Tell Congress: “The last significa…
  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
August 17, 2019 at 12:02 PM

The cost of excessive CEO pay

The cost of excessive CEO pay CEO pay is up 940% since 1978 In EPI’s latest analysis of CEO pay, Distinguished Fellow Larry Mishel and Resea…
  Valerie Wilson, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
August 16, 2019 at 2:03 PM

Race is central to understanding the American economy

Race is central to understanding the American economy Friend,   A massive employment, wage and wealth divide between black and white Americans is not only persisting but also…
  Heidi Shierholz, EPI Policy Center · [email protected]
August 14, 2019 at 1:02 PM

RE: SIGN NOW: Oppose a Labor Secretary that sides with Walmart over working people

RE: SIGN NOW: Oppose a Labor Secretary that sides with Walmart over working people Sign if you agree: Let’s select a Labor Secretary who hasn’t represented CEOs guilty of sexual harassment …
  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
August 13, 2019 at 5:19 PM

[Event] Register Today: The Stakes with Robert Kuttner

[Event] Register Today: The Stakes with Robert Kuttner Author Robert Kuttner is speaking at the Economic Policy Institute. Register for The Stakes: 2020 and …
  Thea Lee, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
August 12, 2019 at 4:01 PM

Trump has created a humanitarian crisis at the border—here is how you can help

Trump has created a humanitarian crisis at the border—here is how you can help Teaser: Stand with EPI to provide desperately needed legal aid to immigrants. Friend,   Condit…
  Thea Lee, EPI Policy Center · [email protected]
August 12, 2019 at 2:05 PM

SIGN NOW: Oppose a Labor Secretary that sides with Walmart over working people

SIGN NOW: Oppose a Labor Secretary that sides with Walmart over working people Donald Trump is pursuing one of the most hostile anti-labor agendas in modern history. Tell…
  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
August 7, 2019 at 3:56 PM

Would you like an EPI tote bag?

Would you like an EPI tote bag? Friend,   When you donate to EPI, you’re supporting the research behind the movement to build worker power and fight for economic justice. No…
  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
August 3, 2019 at 7:13 PM

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June 28, 2019 at 7:52 PM

Economic Policy Institute: Please Confirm Subscription

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