Posted on 09/11/19 by Hannah Halbert in Work & Wages
Yesterday the Census Bureau released the Current Population Survey (CPS) 2018 national income and poverty estimates, along with data from the Supplemental Poverty Measure, and limited state-level health insurance data from the American Community Survey (ACS). This gives us a peek at how the economy is really performing – beyond the stock market and the unemployment rate. [image:1] The latest Census data confirms that America is in the midst of an unprecedented decade of economic expansion and several important things improved: Earnings for full-time workers grew by 3.4% to $40,247. The nation’s poverty rate returned to pre-recession levels. With 1.6 million more women working full-time... read more
Posted on 08/26/19 by Ben Stein in Work & Wages
Ohio’s workers face big problems, from factory closures to wage theft. But those problems seem a little smaller when we face them together. That’s why Policy Matters joined with our friends at SEIU District 1199... read more
Posted on 07/25/19 by Intern Writer in Work & Wages
By Bill Vidmar It can be tough to budget for groceries, bills, and unexpected emergencies without knowing how many hours you’ll work each week. Unfortunately, many of Ohio’s lowest-paid workers grapple with erratic and unpredictable... read more
Posted on 06/13/19 by Daniel Ortiz in Work & Wages
In my home, Father’s Day is a time for reflection. Typically, it falls just after school lets out and my daughter leaves to spend time with family in Arkansas. We FaceTime, I get a nice... read more
Posted on 05/09/19 by Cynthia Connolly in Work & Wages
This Sunday is Mother’s Day: a day we allow mom to take time off, kick back, and relax. It’s a day we honor her sacrifices, praise her hard work, and let her know how essential... read more
Posted on 03/05/19 by Hannah Halbert in Work & Wages
[image:1] Workers at Sonic Drive-In locations in Lancaster, Circleville and Grove City walked off the job last week. According to reports, the walkout was in response to policy changes initiated by the new corporate affiliated franchise... read more
Posted on 02/26/19 by Zach Schiller in Work & Wages
With the shutdown of the General Motors Lordstown Assembly plant looming, Policy Matters Ohio asked Staughton Lynd for his reflections on the fight against plant shutdowns. Lynd, a leading labor historian and Legal Aid lawyer,... read more
Posted on 01/24/19 by Zach Schiller in Work & Wages
It helped keep the Crew in Columbus—workers need similar protection What do Columbus soccer fans and Lordstown auto workers have in common? Both saw their local franchise threaten to pick up and leave. But Columbus soccer... read more
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