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Employment and Wages

Policies to create quality jobs, enhance productivity, and foster broad-based economic growth are essential for raising the economic security of U.S. households. 

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Has pay kept up with inflation?
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Tracking work permit applications among eligible immigrants
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Six facts about union density in the United States

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Six facts about union density in the United States
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Earned paid time off should be a basic right
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A primer on SNAP work requirements (2025)
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A primer on SNAP work requirements

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The New York Times: How remote work has helped a generation of working parents
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ABC News: Is AI to blame for hiring woes faced by college graduates?
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The Wall Street Journal: A changing job market leans against men
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The New York Times: Congress is doing little to prepare for potential AI jobs losses

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Has pay kept up with inflation?
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Tracking work permit applications among eligible immigrants
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Career earnings by college major

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