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Jobs report surprises as employers add 336,000 jobs in September

Kitty Richards, acting executive director of Groundwork Collaborative, a Washington, D.C. think tank, said the growth in federal investments in different industries, such as manufacturing, has spilled over to other parts of the labor market, which is why there is job growth in some of these other sectors.

October 9, 2023 Michigan Advance

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Groundwork Reacts to September Jobs Report

"Despite chaos in Congress and aggressive interest rate hikes by the Fed, our labor market remains remarkably resilient and strong."

October 6, 2023

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Groundwork Previews September Jobs Report

"Friday’s jobs numbers come at a delicate moment for our economy, and I will be watching for signs of continued wage growth, a growing labor force, and whether the economy is still delivering for those historically excluded from sharing in the nation’s prosperity."

October 5, 2023

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A government shutdown would damage the economy. But steep cuts to essential programs would risk the economic security of millions

Allowing radicals in the House to deprive millions of basic economic security is a recipe for slower economic growth and widespread economic pain.

September 29, 2023 Groundwork Collaborative

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Groundwork Ahead of Senate Budget Committee Hearing: Tax the Wealthy

"Closing a loophole that allows hedge fund managers to contribute nothing to Social Security and Medicare should be an easy sell, as should funding the government and giving the IRS resources to crack down on wealthy tax cheats."

September 27, 2023

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Groundwork’s Kitty Richards joins Bloomberg Markets

Today President Biden joined UAW picketers in Michigan to endorse the union's push for a major wage increase with three automakers. Kitty Richards, Acting Executive Director of the Groundwork Collaborative, joined "Bloomberg Markets" to discuss the political implications of Biden's visit; and Edmunds.com's Jessica Caldwell provided the economic impact of these strikes.

September 26, 2023 Bloomberg

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Groundwork on UAW Strike: “The surge in labor organizing across the country is a win for our economy”

“By joining striking workers, President Biden sent a clear message that our economy works best when workers are driving it forward. The administration’s strong support for unions and historic public investments have empowered workers to stand up for better wages and economic security as corporations continue to rake in record profits."

September 26, 2023

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Progressives, Democrats Unleash on GOP Over Government Shutdown Chaos

@GroundworkCollaborative: A shutdown is more than a political play by the @HouseGOP to walk back public investments folks rely on. It sends a clear message to vulnerable community members — like retirees on Social Security — that they don’t matter. It’s needlessly cruel.

September 20, 2023 Common Dreams

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Groundwork’s Kitty Richards Urges Fed to Take Data Seriously, Shift Course

“The Fed should take the data seriously and stop pretending that they can control gas prices or increase the supply of housing by making it harder for workers to pay their bills.”

September 19, 2023

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Consumers face higher car prices, lower inventory if auto workers strike

“Strong labor markets, fueled by large-scale public investments in the workers who keep our economy going, offer workers agency to stand up for better wages and working conditions and walk off the job when basic labor standards aren’t met,” stated Rakeen Mabud, chief economist at Groundwork Collaborative, a progressive economic advocacy nonprofit.

September 15, 2023 Michigan Advance