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  Thea Lee, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 3:53 PM

Support worker empowerment this Giving Tuesday

Support worker empowerment this Giving Tuesday We must support workers through the coronavirus crisis. Then fix the underlying weaknesses in our economy exposed by the crisis. …
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  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
April 30, 2020 at 3:43 PM

[Book Event Webinar] Register Today: “Deaths of Despair and the Future of Capitalism" with Anne Case and Nobel Prize winner Angus Deaton

[Book Event Webinar] Register Today: “Deaths of Despair and the Future of Capitalism" with Anne Case and Nobel Prize winner Angus Deaton Princeton economists Anne Case and Nobel Prize winner Angus Deaton discuss their book on the shocking increase in “deaths of despair." V…
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  Daniel Costa, EPI Policy Center · [email protected]
April 25, 2020 at 1:01 PM

ADD YOUR NAME!: Our farmworkers need protection

ADD YOUR NAME!: Our farmworkers need protection Together, let's tell Congress to make sure our farmworkers are healthy and safe, and paid a fair wage. Tell Congress: “Con…
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  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 10:05 PM

“Deep breath”: Digesting and dealing with the COVID economy

“Deep breath”: Digesting and dealing with the COVID economy Digesting and dealing with the COVID economy We need to take a “deep breath,” ad…
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  "Eve Tahmincioglu, Economic Policy Institute" · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 12:02 PM

RE: We must protect older workers

RE: We must protect older workers EPI's research is generating solutions to help older workers through the pandemic Friend, At a time when working families throughout the U…
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  "Elise Gould and Monique Morrissey, Economic Policy Institute" · [email protected]
April 20, 2020 at 5:47 PM

COVID-19 is having an outsized impact on older workers

COVID-19 is having an outsized impact on older workers EPI's research highlights the needs of older workers during COVID-19. Friend, EPI is conducting ground-breaking resear…
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  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
April 16, 2020 at 3:31 PM

Here’s how to fill the worker-protection cracks revealed by a crisis.

Here’s how to fill the worker-protection cracks revealed by a crisis. How to fill the worker-protection cracks revealed by a crisis A note f…
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  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 7:25 PM

(Videos) EPI economists break down the coronavirus impact on workers

(Videos) EPI economists break down the coronavirus impact on workers EPI experts talk key economic issues   A note from EPI's Kirstyn Flood:  Economists from…
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  David Cooper, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 1:02 PM

Tell your state lawmakers to take immediate action to protect the public health and mitigate economic harm for workers and businesses.

Tell your state lawmakers to take immediate action to protect the public health and mitigate economic harm for workers and businesses. Job losses will occur in every industry and region, and could be particularly severe in food service, accommodations, and brick-and-mortar retail. …
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  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 3:40 PM

A coronavirus economy: Who will get left behind if we don’t act now

A coronavirus economy: Who will get left behind if we don’t act now Curbing the coronavirus economic fallout A note from EPI's Lora Engdahl:…
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  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
March 18, 2020 at 5:52 PM

Millions of jobs will be lost to coronavirus: What policymakers need to do now

Millions of jobs will be lost to coronavirus: What policymakers need to do now A note from EPI's Kirstyn Flood: As we try and settle in to a life of “social …
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  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
March 12, 2020 at 8:54 PM

COVID-19’s economic impact: Cutting through the noise

COVID-19’s economic impact: Cutting through the noise COVID-19’s economic impact: Cutting through the noise A note from EPI's Kirstyn Flood:…
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  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
March 5, 2020 at 3:30 PM

EPI News: Medicare for All not a job killer; COVID-19 policy considerations

EPI News: Medicare for All not a job killer; COVID-19 policy considerations Claims that Medicare for All would lead to large-scale job losses are misleading.…
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  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
March 2, 2020 at 2:04 PM

EPI News: Black Workers Roundtable provides future vision

EPI News: Black Workers Roundtable provides future vision What’s the vision for black workers for the 2020 election and beyond? A note from …
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  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
February 26, 2020 at 5:10 PM

[Event Livestream]: Black Workers Roundtable: Policy Priorities during the 2020 Presidential Race

[Event Livestream]: Black Workers Roundtable: Policy Priorities during the 2020 Presidential Race A discussion on issues presidential candidates should consider to support black workers. View this email in your browser …
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  John Schmitt, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
February 18, 2020 at 8:26 PM

Sluggish wage growth = Surge in strikes

Sluggish wage growth = Surge in strikes Check out this chart, which shows a massive increase in worker strikes in just the last two years! Friend, Strikes are on the rise. T…
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  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
February 14, 2020 at 2:07 PM

EPI News: Strikes surge despite low unemployment

EPI News: Strikes surge despite low unemployment Schools are still segregated, and black children are paying a price Schools remain heavily …
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  Heidi Shierholz, EPI Policy Center · [email protected]
February 12, 2020 at 8:49 PM

This is how we fight back against Trump’s dangerous budget:

This is how we fight back against Trump’s dangerous budget: Instead of devastating cuts to critical programs, we need a budget that invests in our country’s future. Friend, …
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  Naomi Walker · [email protected]
February 10, 2020 at 8:47 PM

REMINDER: Send us your suggestions for EARNCon 2020

REMINDER: Send us your suggestions for EARNCon 2020 Let us know what you’d like to see at EARNCon 2020! View this email in your browser Happy Monday, EARN!   Let us know what you'd like to see at EARNCon 2020 by February 18th, and don’t forget to …
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  Thea Lee, EPI Policy Center · [email protected]
February 7, 2020 at 4:22 PM

A victory for working families

A victory for working families Together, we are fighting for working families. Friend, It’s been a tough week, but thankfully we have some great news.   Thanks to you, the …
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  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
February 4, 2020 at 10:34 PM

Ready for tonight’s State of the Union address? Separate the labor facts from fiction

Ready for tonight’s State of the Union address? Separate the labor facts from fiction President Trump will deliver his State of the Union address tonight. Ch…
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  Thea Lee, EPI Policy Center · [email protected]
February 4, 2020 at 2:04 PM

Tell your Rep. to vote YES for unions!

Tell your Rep. to vote YES for unions! It is long past time for lawmakers to finally stand up and show their support for working people. Friend, Did you know that CEOs are m…
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  Naomi Walker · [email protected]
February 3, 2020 at 12:59 PM

Save the date: EARNCon 2020

Save the date: EARNCon 2020 We hope you’ll join us in Cleveland for EARNCon 2020! View this email in your browser Dear EARN community,   We hope you’ll join us in Cleveland for EARNCon 2020! This year’s EARN Conference …
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  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
February 2, 2020 at 1:03 PM

Trump administration’s proposed rule will worsen segregation

Trump administration’s proposed rule will worsen segregation Segregation underlies many of our most serious social problems Number of workers represented by unions remained steady i…
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  Richard Rothstein, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
February 1, 2020 at 2:03 PM

The Trump administration is poised to deepen housing segregation.

The Trump administration is poised to deepen housing segregation. The Civil Rights movement won important victories, yet our failure to redress residential segregation underlies our most serious racial inequalities. …
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  Thea Lee, EPI Policy Center · [email protected]
February 1, 2020 at 12:03 AM

RE: Unions are under attack

RE: Unions are under attack EPI is playing a critical role to strengthen our unions Friend, The number of people in unions throughout the United States continues to fall. T…
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  Heidi Shierholz, EPI Policy Center · [email protected]
January 31, 2020 at 5:39 PM

Unions are under attack

Unions are under attack Labor unions are essential to the success of the middle class. Friend, Labor rights in the United States are under attack. At every turn, the Trump …
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  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
January 18, 2020 at 2:04 PM

EPI News: Candidates want to reform early care and education—how much would it cost?

EPI News: Candidates want to reform early care and education—how much would it cost? Explore the cost of high-quality early child care and education …
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  Heidi Shierholz, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
January 16, 2020 at 4:58 PM

We lost this round.

We lost this round. Together, we helped lead the national effort opposing the Trump administration’s proposed rule that would weaken the joint-employer standard. Friend,   “…
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  Thea Lee, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 2:03 PM

Millions of U.S. families are counting on us!

Millions of U.S. families are counting on us! None of this work would be possible without your support. Friend,   A group of progressive economists had an idea more than thr…
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  John Schmitt, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 2:03 PM

Fighting for working families in 2020:

Fighting for working families in 2020: A $15 minimum wage would raise the wages of nearly 40 million working people. Friend,   Tomorrow at midnight, 2019 will come to a clos…
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  Robert Reich via EPI · [email protected]
December 28, 2019 at 1:03 PM

Corporations are making out like bandits under Trump’s economy

Corporations are making out like bandits under Trump’s economy Despite Trump’s promises, working families are being left behind. Friend,   Two years ago, Donald Trump and co…
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  Josh Bivens, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
December 27, 2019 at 2:03 PM

EPI Top Charts: The federal minimum wage is worth 31% less today than it was in 1968.

EPI Top Charts: The federal minimum wage is worth 31% less today than it was in 1968. The federal minimum wage is worth 31% less today than it was in 1968. Friend,   When me…
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  Thea Lee, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
December 23, 2019 at 2:03 PM

RE: When I’m crafting progressive economic legislation, I turn to EPI

RE: When I’m crafting progressive economic legislation, I turn to EPI We’re rallying the American people around policy solutions that put people first. Friend, Thanks to yo…
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  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
December 22, 2019 at 1:03 PM

EPI News: Uncovering union busting, retirement inequality and other trends that hurt workers

EPI News: Uncovering union busting, retirement inequality and other trends that hurt workers Employers are charged with violating federal law in four out of every 10 union election…
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  U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal via EPI · [email protected]
December 21, 2019 at 2:03 PM

When I’m crafting progressive economic legislation, I turn to EPI

When I’m crafting progressive economic legislation, I turn to EPI We’re rallying the American people around policy solutions that put people first. Friend,   Progressives ar…
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  Richard Rothstein via EPI · [email protected]
December 19, 2019 at 10:37 PM

None of my work would have been possible without EPI’s guidance and support.

None of my work would have been possible without EPI’s guidance and support. EPI plays a critical role in addressing the needs of millions of working families of all races and ethnicities. …
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  Josh Bivens, EPI Policy Center · [email protected]
December 16, 2019 at 4:40 PM

Add your name: We demand critical services for working families, not more tax cuts for billionaires

Add your name: We demand critical services for working families, not more tax cuts for billionaires Donald Trump’s policies are wrong for working families.  Tell Congress…
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  Richard Trumka via EPI · [email protected]
December 13, 2019 at 7:16 PM

As Wall Street attacks labor unions, CEO pay is exploding

As Wall Street attacks labor unions, CEO pay is exploding Together, it’s up to us to advance a policy agenda that lifts up working people. Friend,   For over 30 years, the w…
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  Steven Greenhouse via EPI · [email protected]
December 12, 2019 at 12:03 AM

Unions are the ticket to the middle class

Unions are the ticket to the middle class EPI is leading the fight to lift up American workers. Friend,   Donald Trump likes to promote himself as a friend of “forgotten” wo…
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  Steven Greenhouse via EPI · [email protected]
December 11, 2019 at 3:33 PM

Unions are the ticket to the middle class

Unions are the ticket to the middle class EPI is leading the fight to lift up American workers. Friend,   Donald Trump likes to promote himself as a friend of “forgotten” wo…
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  Robert Reich via EPI · [email protected]
December 7, 2019 at 1:03 PM

Working families are being left behind in Trump’s economy

Working families are being left behind in Trump’s economy Together, we can build an America that works for all of us. Friend,   Donald Trump’s economy is leaving working fam…
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  Monique Morrissey, EPI Policy Center · [email protected]
December 6, 2019 at 1:45 PM

Sign if you agree: Congress must reject Mitt Romney’s cuts to Social Security

Sign if you agree: Congress must reject Mitt Romney’s cuts to Social Security Together, we must reject Romney’s TRUST Act, which is designed to cut Social Security.  Tell…
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  John Schmitt, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 2:03 PM

RE: Let’s stand together to raise wages for America’s working families

RE: Let’s stand together to raise wages for America’s working families For Giving Tuesday, let’s fight for a raise for working people across the U.S. Friend,   Do you believ…
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  Thea Lee, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
December 2, 2019 at 7:19 PM

Let’s stand together to raise wages for America’s working families

Let’s stand together to raise wages for America’s working families This Giving Tuesday, let’s build an economy that works for all working people. Friend,   EPI was founded o…
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  Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
November 30, 2019 at 1:04 PM

EPI News: Native communities, racial justice in the spotlight

EPI News: Native communities, racial justice in the spotlight Patrice Kunesh, Director of the Center for Indian Country Development (CICD), speaking at EPI's PREE workshop. EPI…
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  Thea Lee, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
November 27, 2019 at 7:08 PM

We are the women leading EPI research

We are the women leading EPI research Because our stories are those of millions of other working people, they are critical to shaping EPI’s policy agenda. Friend, Did you k…
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  Josh Bivens, EPI Policy Center · [email protected]
November 21, 2019 at 1:03 PM

SIGN NOW: Millionaires must start paying their fair share

SIGN NOW: Millionaires must start paying their fair share We need a tax system that creates an economy that works for all of us, not just the wealthy few.  Tell Congress:…
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  Thea Lee, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
November 14, 2019 at 8:34 PM

Tell Trump: Don’t cut SNAP food stamp benefits of 7 million people

Tell Trump: Don’t cut SNAP food stamp benefits of 7 million people Stop the Trump administration from cutting the SNAP food stamp benefits of 3 million children Tell Dona…
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  Thea Lee, Economic Policy Institute · [email protected]
November 12, 2019 at 6:15 PM

Have you noticed who is using EPI’s ground-breaking reports?

Have you noticed who is using EPI’s ground-breaking reports? We’re generating ground-breaking reports that power the progressive movement. Friend,   EPI research is at the f…
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