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Our Worker Pay and Power Initiative harnesses the experiences of front-line and low-wage workers to advance changes in public policy and corporate practice that result in higher pay, a stronger voice, and enhanced job quality.

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To enhance community services and empower workers, local governments are building their own gig work platforms
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Workforce Development To enhance community services and empower workers, local governments are building their own gig work platforms

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May 9, 2023

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May 5, 2023

Here’s how to make sure America’s new industrial policy benefits workers and entrepreneurs across the country, not just a handful of superstar urban regions
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Workforce Development Here’s how to make sure America’s new industrial policy benefits workers and entrepreneurs across the country, not just a handful of superstar urban regions

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September 15, 2022

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August 24, 2022

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