By idealizing an all-White, male workforce, the Labor Department’s campaign doesn’t just distort reality — it echoes a long history of propaganda that centers whiteness & erases the contributions of women & workers of color. More @washingtonpost.com wapo.st/4opZSc3 #WorkersRights #GoodJobsEconomy

It’s #JobsDay, but the government shutdown leaves us without employment data for a 2nd month. Instead, we’re looking at news of corporate layoffs 👀 and the inadequate support laid-off #workers stand to receive. Read our analysis and this 🧵 www.nelp.org/critical-job...

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol made 6,666 times more than his average worker in 2024. See our breakdown of this fight by the numbers: www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...

AI surveillance puts all of us at risk. Join organizers and policy experts for a webinar on Nov 18 to get ways and resources to fight back ✊ @powerswitchaction.org @datasociety.bsky.social @justfutureslaw.bsky.social @nelp.org @techequity.bsky.social bit.ly/stopAIsurveillance

NELP is fighting a policy that would block immigrants with certain visas from getting commercial driver’s licenses 🚛. We joined the Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project to file an amicus brief in a lawsuit to stop the rule 👇

Black mothers of young children are facing the largest declines in #labor force participation since rates for mothers of young children peaked in late 2023. Read more from this factsheet released by @npwf.bsky.social and @the75million.bsky.social: nationalpartnership.org/report/share...

“It shows their complete and utter contempt for the workers who’ve dedicated their careers to helping their fellow Americans. That’s why the court decided to hold the administration accountable for its blatantly unconstitutional actions.” — @rweingarten.bsky.social www.huffpost.com/entry/federa...

AI surveillance is happening at our workplaces and in our neighborhoods. Whether it's a boss tracking us at work or ICE abducting people, we won't stand for it. On Nov 18, organizers, tech, & policy experts will share ways to fight back. Pre-registration required 👇 bit.ly/stopAIsurveillance

#OSHA & #MSHA are moving to roll back worker-safety rules that protect miners, farmworkers & construction #workers. NELP's Nicole Marquez & Doug Parker, former asst. Secretary of Labor for #OSHA, explain what’s at stake: www.nelp.org/defending-wo... #GoodJobsEconomy #WorkerSafety #ProtectWorkers

In a #GoodJobsEconomy, app-based #workers have access to robust #employment rights. Corporations are exploiting loopholes like independent contractor misclassification to avoid responsibilities like paying #MinimumWage and contributing to social insurance 😡

🗣️ Today marks #DisabledWomensEqualPayDay! A day that shines a light on how deeply inequality runs in our economy. For every dollar paid to a man w/o a disability, a woman w/ a disability earns only 56 cents. Take action! https://action.momsrising.org/sign/disabled-womens-equal-pay-day-2025/

Disabled women lose thousands of dollars each year to the wage gap. That’s money that could cover rent, food, and child care. This injustice is solvable — if policymakers act. #DisabledWomensEqualPayDay

🚨NEW🚨 from DAIR: Today we are releasing "Driven Down", a new report on how workplace technology enables Amazon to steal wages, hide labor, intensify poor working conditions, and evade responsibility. Read the full report here: drive.google.com/file/d/1yBxy...

New research from @aaronsojourner.org (Upjohn Inst.) and Joseph Pickens (USNA) finds that NYC’s Fair Workweek Law gave fast-food workers more predictable schedules without costing jobs. #LaborLaws #NYC #FairWorkWeek #EconSKy

When the #TrumpAdministration proposed a rule change stripping #MinimumWage protections from home care workers, 5,553 people and organizations submitted comments against the rule rollback. Learn more about why these #workers spoke up at @Truthout: truthout.org/articles/tru... #CareCantWait

Only 4 in 10 U.S. workers are in jobs that fully enable them to get by, get ahead, and live healthy lives. That’s the key finding of the American #JobQuality Study, a new national survey. www.gallup.com/analytics/69...

New on #WorkerPolicyWatch: A federal judge has temporarily blocked the #TrumpAdministration from firing #FederalWorkers, calling the cuts politically motivated. More on the #GovernmentShutdown and its impact on #workers: www.nelp.org/worker-polic...

Nothing replaces the comprehensive, trustworthy, and timely labor market data found in monthly jobs and JOLTS reports, but unemployment insurance claims—collected at the state level—offer a useful read on one key angle of the labor market. #EconSky #NumbersDay www.epi.org/blog/amid-th...

With the shutdown entering its third week, there’s been speculation about whether or not furloughed workers will be receiving backpay. What’s not in question is that contract workers will not. And that’s not just defense contractors — it’s also janitors, security guards, and cafeteria workers.

At NELP we are deeply saddened by the passing of Kent Wong, a visionary leader who strengthened the labor and immigrant rights movements and inspired generations of organizers, educators, and advocates. 🕊️ Read @uclalabor.bsky.social's statement: labor.ucla.edu/statement-on...

Our pay equity bills are up for a vote today — and we’re confident they will pass. These bills follow the cutting-edge blueprints set by the European Union and the UK — proven models for closing wage gaps and bringing pay equity out of the shadows.

Tell the #EEOC to protect all #WorkersRights! Latinas suffer from pay discrimination, workplace harassment, and wage theft. The EEOC must return to its mission to root out these practices and #Congress must hold them accountable. #LatinaEqualPay #Trabajadoras share.equalrights.org/s/RuJg5LXM

As corporations deploy new forms of tech & AI to collect & analyze data at scale, the impact on #workers needs to be front and center. This brief by @datasociety.bsky.social, @powerswitchaction.org, & Coworker offers a path to durable protections in the digital age: datasociety.net/library/the-...

The president’s words don’t change the facts: Furloughed #FederalWorkers are entitled to back pay under the law. Since getting paid back can take time, we also urge furloughed #workers to apply for #unemployment benefits (known as UCFE) ASAP. See our blog for more: www.nelp.org/unemployment...

TODAY: Tune in to watch the Senate HELP Committee hearing 👀 On the agenda is the Warehouse Worker Protection Act that NELP helped to develop 👇https://www.help.senate.gov/hearings/labor-law-reform-part-1-diagnosing-the-issues-exploring-current-proposals

We cover how the Trump Administration is undermining worker protections in one of the fastest growing industries, and the implication for the broader economy w/ @nelp.org. https://www.momsrising.org/bt29sep25/?source=bsky

The Trump administration’s attacks on federal civil servants have been relentless. And now the shutdown… @nelp.org is out with a new resource on what federal workers and contractors need to know about unemployment insurance during the shutdown www.nelp.org/unemployment...

It’s #JobsDay and the Bureau of Labor Statistics should have released the monthly Employment Situation Summary, a source of reliable economic data with critical information for decisionmakers. But this vital public report was blocked by the government shutdown. A 🧵 www.nelp.org/government-s...

Intimidating workers because of their immigration status weakens rights and protections for ALL workers. A disturbing report in @prospect.org . prospect.org/labor/2025-1... @nelp.org @aflcio.org @shift-project.bsky.social

ICYMI: #AFGE and @afscme.bsky.social have filed a lawsuit against the #TrumpAdministration in protest of a proposed plan to fire #FederalWorkers during the #GovernmentShutdown. Learn more at NELP's #WorkerPolicyWatch: www.nelp.org/worker-polic...

🌡️ As federal action on extreme heat protections for workers stalls, states must step up—and residents want them to. This fact sheet is the first in a series highlighting support for state occupational heat standards. @nrdc.org @nelp.org @scientistsorg.bsky.social @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social

“This shutdown wasn't inevitable; it's a deliberate choice that hurts women & workers of color. President Trump & his allies chose this shutdown, & now working families are forced to bear the costs.” What #workers deserve is stability, dignity, & a #GoodJobsEconomy: www.nelp.org/shutdown-for...

We’re suing the Trump-Vance administration for threatening to conduct mass firings of federal employees if the government shuts down tonight. Using people’s livelihoods as a bargaining chip is both cruel and illegal. That’s why we’ve joined forces with unions to protect these vital jobs.

NELP’s Mimi Whittaker spoke w/@momsrising.org about how rolling back #MinimumWage & #overtime 💵⏰ protections for homecare workers harms #workers, care recipients, & our economy. Full employment rights are key to building a #GoodJobsEconomy. Listen now👉 tunein.com/podcasts/Pro...

Amidst nice words and failed promises, heat still kills California farmworkers www.sanluisobispo.com/opinion/opn-...

We call on the Department of Labor: RELEASE the WANTO funds before Tuesday.The tradeswomen of this country alongside their union sisters and brothers are watching, working, & expecting accountability. The field can’t wait. #WheresWANTO #shesnotwaitingshesleading #twtf #tradeswomentaskforce #twbn2025

The U.S. Dept of Labor is sitting on millions of $$ in funding allocated for the WANTO program that helps #women enter well-paid #jobs in traditionally male-dominated fields. Contact #Congress to urge Lori Chavez-DeRemer to release the funds! #twtf #WhereIsWANTO share.equalrights.org/s/Vt4JXqkV

DOGE’s effects are even worse than we initially realized. Months after Elon Musk departed, Social Security is suffering extensive damage, with the cuts hitting local field offices the hardest. trib.al/FWZX3k7

From canceling union contracts to rolling back wage protections, the White House has left workers behind—resulting in layoffs and stalled wages. In the newest edition of The Thread, @newamerica.org Mary Alice McCarthy unpacks the labor costs of Trump’s economy. go.newamerica.org/labor-day-trump-5

Congress must pass the #FAIRAct to restore everyone’s rights to join together to hold big banks and corporations accountable when they cause harm to groups of workers or consumers. #EndForcedArbitration

Starting at 8:30am! @jayapal.house.gov hosts a shadow hearing to expose the lawlessness and harm of Trump’s mass deportation regime. @nilc.org.bsky.social with @tnimmigrant.bsky.social, are supporting two brave witnesses advocating for their loved ones. www.youtube.com/live/m47GZMk...

Over half of workers are subject to a forced arbitration clause. That means over half of workers have had their right to choose to go to court stripped away. It’s time to #EndForcedArbitration and restore workers’ access to justice. www.nelp.org/insights-res...

This Thursday, 9/18, 8:30am: @jayapal.house.gov is hosting a shadow hearing to shine a light on the lawlessness and harm of Trump’s mass deportation regime. @nilc.org with @tnimmigrant.bsky.social, are supporting two brave witnesses advocating for their loved ones. www.youtube.com/live/m47GZMk...

As the FAMILY Act is being reintroduced today, we ask you to email your lawmakers and tell them to support this legislation to ensure that all workers can take the time they need without risking their job or income. #ForFAMILY #PaidLeaveForAll act.nationalpartnership.org/a/family-act

Today Rep @delauro.house.gov & Senator Gillibrand reintroduced the FAMILY Act! Just 27% of the workforce has paid family leave from their jobs. The FAMILY Act would address America’s paid leave crisis and benefit working people, families, and businesses. We’re #ForFAMILY #PaidLeaveForAll. 👏

24 years ago, first responders and healthcare workers showed what solidarity means—caring for the injured, comforting survivors, and standing strong in tragedy. Today and always, we honor their courage and resilience. #NeverForget #UnionStrong

On the anniversary of September 11, 2001, we honor the lives lost, the brave first responders, the resilient survivors, and the families who are still affected to this day. Their names, stories, and legacies must never be forgotten.

🚨 The Supreme Court just gave ICE the green light to racially profile and detain immigrant workers in Southern CA and beyond—especially targeting Latine and Indigenous workers. ✊🏾 NELP is in solidarity with workers organizing for dignity and safety. Read our statement ➡️ www.nelp.org/nelp-condemn...

Our monthly donors help strengthen our advocacy for a #GoodJobsEconomy. Join us before September 30 and we’ll welcome you into the fold with a NELP water bottle and sticker! Donate today: www.nelp.org/donate-now/

NEW: Today, 1 in 5 workers in the U.S. is trapped in their job by a noncompete clause. In January 2023, the FTC proposed a wildly popular rule banning these clauses. Now, it's in the hands of Trump's FTC. @elizabethwwilkins.bsky.social of @rooseveltinstitute.org in @inequality.org: