Having Hispanic people disproportionately care for our youngest children in low-paying jobs while being underrepresented in higher-paying K-12 jobs creates an unnecessary and illogical financial divide. We cannot advance equity while keeping wages low. https://t.co/WftoUib4DI
What's Happening Now
Early Learning
February 15, 2019
Low Pay for Early Childhood Educators Hits Hispanics Harder
Early childhood educators make much less than K-12 teachers, and are twice as likely to be Hispanic
One-third of WA childcare centers are turning people away due to lack of funds. Click here to send a message to your legislators that we need affordable childcare now! https://t.co/ZgcvkqZoXr https://t.co/mFXoOWKCHJ
Those wondering how many zeros Amazon, which is valued at a trillion dollars, has to pay in federal taxes might be surprised to learn that its check to the IRS will read exactly $0.00. https://t.co/9f4oCb7OaF
A Fair Deal at Work
February 7, 2019
The Case for State Supplemental Social Security
After a lifetime of hard work, aging shouldn’t beget economic hardship
Blog Feed
Early Learning
February 15, 2019
Low Pay for Early Childhood Educators Hits Hispanics Harder
Early childhood educators make much less than K-12 teachers, and are twice as likely to be Hispanic
A Fair Deal at Work
February 11, 2019
Countdown to Conception
How to Get the Most Buck for Your Bang with Paid Leave
A Fair Deal at Work
February 7, 2019
Hiring Based on Previous Salary Perpetuates Inequality
HB 1696 and SB 5090 prohibit screening job applicants based on income history
Health Care Coverage
February 1, 2019
Washington Legislature Considers Affordable Health Option
Cascade Care will lower cost and preserve quality and choice
Health Care Coverage
January 23, 2019
Why Do Americans Pay More Than Any Other Wealthy Nation for Health Care?
Cascade Care will lower costs for Washington’s families
An Inclusive Economy
January 19, 2019
Only the Wealthy Decide What Social Issues to Fix
Corporate and billionaire giving helps their image more than it helps us
Research Feed
Retirement Security
The Case for State Supplemental Social Security
After a lifetime of hard work, aging shouldn’t beget economic hardship
Early Learning
Testimony by John Burbank in favor of HB 1344
Child care providers deserve to be fairly compensated
State of Working Washington
Living Wage Metrics by County
Rural Washingtonians are having a harder time getting by