RT @FmlyValuesWork: The US is the only industrialized country that does not have a national #paidleave policy. Only one in five workers in the U.S. have access to paid family leave through their employers. https://t.co/9cyug1HBhn @RepHorsford @RepSwalwell
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RT @4TaxFairness: BREAKING REPORT: 39 Fortune 500 companies have paid ZERO federal income taxes since the Trump-GOP tax law was passed. 73 corporations paid an average of just 5.3%. It's time to pass @POTUS' plan to make corporations pay their fair share. via @iteptweets https://t.co/hbpsbkN8Wv
RT @wfsec28: https://t.co/cjidXUG09G
State of Working Washington
May 26, 2021
Washington’s Economy is (Slowly) Adding Jobs, but an Equitable Recovery is a Long Way Off
To rebuild, we need to create good jobs, eliminate structural barriers to employment, and value caregiving
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EOI
May 5, 2021
Big News! EOI Names Summer Stinson as Incoming Executive Director
She will begin her new role on July 3rd, 2021
May 3, 2021
New Data Makes (Another) Case for WA Capital Gains Tax
Washingtonians are getting less income from paychecks, more from dividends, interest, and rent
Healthy Communities
April 29, 2021
A Banner Year for Health Care Reform
Health care advances in Washington's 2021 legislative session
Early Learning
April 28, 2021
Victory! Major Investments in Compensation and Health Coverage for Essential Child Care Workers
Child care advances in Washington's 2021 legislative session
April 28, 2021
A Powerful and Historic Legislative Session
Advancing policies to build healthier communities and promote economic security for all
Funding Public Services
April 2, 2021
Teacup Poodles and Blue Whales: Why Washington’s Budget is Smaller Than you Think
Context is key when making comparisons—but too often it goes missing
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Progressive Tax Reform
Washington: From Affluence to Prosperity
A key reason for Washington's failure to achieve economic prosperity is the state's unfair tax system
A Fair Deal at Work
Protecting Black Workers During the COVID-19 Recession
Research from the Thurgood Marshall Institute
With the Recovery Stalled, it’s Time for Strong Leadership in both Washingtons
Robust relief packages, bold policy choices, and progressive tax reforms will put our economy back on track