Extreme Heat at Work Report
This report by Urban Institute researchers offers the first nationally representative estimates of how outdoor and indoor workers are affected by extreme heat.
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This report by Urban Institute researchers offers the first nationally representative estimates of how outdoor and indoor workers are affected by extreme heat.
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Led by a cross-sector Leadership Board that is ideologically diverse and representative of often-siloed groups, WorkRise invests in research on policies, programs, and practices that have the potential to accelerate economic security and mobility for low-wage workers. We fund analyses and the creation of data that shed light on labor market barriers, trends, and opportunities. And we engage in strategic partnerships that help advance evidence-based solutions in support of our mission. Learn more about our most recent request for proposals and how you can collaborate with WorkRise.
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Skills and training
Last updated on June 18, 2024How to Expand Access to Good Clean Energy Jobs among Women and People of Color
New research shows women and people of color are underrepresented in the potential workforce for high-quality clean energy jobs. Universities, employers, and unions can play a role in creating a more diverse workforce.
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Skills and training
Last updated on June 04, 2024WorkRise Shorts: Applying AI to Rebuild Middle Class Jobs with David Autor
Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor David Autor asks what artificial intelligence could enable people to do and who could be enabled by this tool.
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Economic context
Last updated on June 11, 2024Better Local Labor Market Conditions Can Help Reduce the Risk of Reincarceration in the United States
Formerly incarcerated people who face better local labor market conditions when they are released from prison are estimated to face lower likelihoods of being reincarcerated.
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Economic context
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In a Recession, Fewer Liquid Assets Add to Black Financial Instability
Black families are less likely to hold liquid assets than white families and are more vulnerable to economic downturns. Targeted policies can protect these families during the next recession and aid in closing the racial wealth gap.
Worker voice, representation, and power
October 17, 2023
Research Summary
Reducing Household and Economy-Wide Income Inequality through Labor Market Institutions
By analyzing previously unavailable union membership data throughout the 20th century, this study finds that high union participation reduces income inequality at both the household and economy-wide level, with the biggest benefits being felt by nonwhite and less-educated households.
Social determinants of work
October 05, 2023
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Lessons from the 2023 Freedom & Justice Conference: By/For/With Our Communities
This reflection of the 2023 Freedom & Justice Conference underscores the importance of recognizing historical oppression, collecting inclusive data, and designing culturally competent initiatives to address the enduring challenges faced by many Indigenous communities. This imperative extends to various marginalized groups and the diverse stakeholders who work to improve their wellbeing.