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U.S. House could soon pass legislation making it easier for workers to secure a first union contract

Corporations can move quickly to reach a deal related to a merger or acquisition but are far too often unwilling to apply that same priority to negotiations with their workforce for a fair first contract. Today, the U.S. House could pass the Faster Labor Contracts Act, which would make it easier for workers to secure a first union contract without unnecessary delay.

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Efforts to strengthen child labor protections have stalled

Despite rising child labor violations, at least 13 state legislatures have attempted to roll back child labor standards this year. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has undermined federal enforcement of child labor standards. 

While a few states are strengthening protections, more state lawmakers should take action to combat this growing child labor crisis. 

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How high should policymakers set a national minimum wage?

Our new report proposes tying the federal minimum wage to two-thirds of the national median wage—equivalent to roughly $17.70 today and a projected $20 in 2030. This is an evidence-backed benchmark that would lift pay for nearly 40 million workers without the job losses critics typically predict. 

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Who are the Asian American and Pacific Islander workers in commonly misclassified occupations?

Misclassification of workers as independent contractors is a pervasive and widespread problem. A new EPI analysis finds that smaller, less economically secure groups of AAPI workers are often most exposed to the costs of misclassification.

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