legislation
Raise the Wage Act would hike salaries for 40 million
February 5, 2019Backed by a wide range of unions and women’s groups, veteran lawmakers, Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., and Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., have reintroduced the Paycheck Fairness Act -- a measure designed to put enforcement “teeth” into...
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Workers, allies lobbying incoming Dems for progressive legislation
December 6, 2018The people’s organizations that broke the GOP grip on the House are lobbying to ensure development of a new agenda.
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New bill in Congress would restore workers’ rights
December 6, 2018At a time of eroding protections for working people, the EPI Policy Center is fighting for the right to a safe workplace free of harassment or discrimination.
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Fires put pressure on California utilities despite new pro-company law
November 15, 2018"There is a problem when the motive is profit, and that just may not be the right motive for providing utility services.”
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California governor signs bail reform; gun control measures advance
August 30, 2018When Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 10, the California Bail Reform Act, on Aug. 28, the state took a step no other state has yet taken.
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