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As we enter 2026, we’re anchoring hope in collective action.
Our 2026 Policy & Advocacy Agenda lays out how we’ll fight to raise wages, expand opportunity, confront corporate abuse, and build a #GoodJobsEconomy — even in hard times.
We’re not backing down. Read more: bit.ly/2026PolicyAgenda
Our 2026 Policy & Advocacy Agenda lays out how we’ll fight to raise wages, expand opportunity, confront corporate abuse, and build a #GoodJobsEconomy — even in hard times.
We’re not backing down. Read more: bit.ly/2026PolicyAgenda
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The Protect America’s Workforce Act has passed the House and is in the Senate!
It’s time for senators to fight for their state’s workers and their union rights.
Tell your senators: pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act!
It’s time for senators to fight for their state’s workers and their union rights.
Tell your senators: pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act!
CALL: Sign the Discharge Petition and Pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act
Fill out this form to receive a call or dial 844-994-4554 to get started. On March 27, President Trump signed an executive order that ripped the right to collectively bargain away from hundreds of th...
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January 14, 2026 at 7:39 PM
The Protect America’s Workforce Act has passed the House and is in the Senate!
It’s time for senators to fight for their state’s workers and their union rights.
Tell your senators: pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act!
It’s time for senators to fight for their state’s workers and their union rights.
Tell your senators: pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act!
Policies increasing the #MinimumWage move us towards a #GoodJobsEconomy rooted in living wages for all & are a lifeline for #workers impacted by a growing affordability crisis.
@nytimes.com covered our #Raises2026 report & the impact of increases on #workers. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
@nytimes.com covered our #Raises2026 report & the impact of increases on #workers. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
Minimum Wage Rises in Some States as Workers Struggle With Basic Costs
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January 9, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Policies increasing the #MinimumWage move us towards a #GoodJobsEconomy rooted in living wages for all & are a lifeline for #workers impacted by a growing affordability crisis.
@nytimes.com covered our #Raises2026 report & the impact of increases on #workers. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
@nytimes.com covered our #Raises2026 report & the impact of increases on #workers. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/u...
It’s #JobsDay – In December, the unemployment rate inched down to 4.4%.
What about the year overall? Over the course of 2025, the #unemployment rate rose from 4.0% in January. How did policy contribute to rising unemployment? www.nelp.org/december-job...
What about the year overall? Over the course of 2025, the #unemployment rate rose from 4.0% in January. How did policy contribute to rising unemployment? www.nelp.org/december-job...
December Jobs Report: Job Market Weaker Than When the Year Began - National Employment Law Project
Approximately 659,000 more workers were unemployed in December than had been at the beginning of the year.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:37 PM
It’s #JobsDay – In December, the unemployment rate inched down to 4.4%.
What about the year overall? Over the course of 2025, the #unemployment rate rose from 4.0% in January. How did policy contribute to rising unemployment? www.nelp.org/december-job...
What about the year overall? Over the course of 2025, the #unemployment rate rose from 4.0% in January. How did policy contribute to rising unemployment? www.nelp.org/december-job...
NELP’s 2026 Policy and Advocacy Agenda reflects an affirmative vision: a #GoodJobsEconomy in which all #workers can have financial stability, exercise their rights, and shape the future of their communities.
Read it here: www.nelp.org/insights-res...
Read it here: www.nelp.org/insights-res...
2026 Policy and Advocacy Agenda: Anchoring Hope in Collective Action - National Employment Law Project
NELP is meeting this moment by advancing policies that raise standards, strengthen labor protections enforcement, and bolster an ecosystem of worker-led orgaziations.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:54 PM
NELP’s 2026 Policy and Advocacy Agenda reflects an affirmative vision: a #GoodJobsEconomy in which all #workers can have financial stability, exercise their rights, and shape the future of their communities.
Read it here: www.nelp.org/insights-res...
Read it here: www.nelp.org/insights-res...
As we enter 2026, we’re anchoring hope in collective action.
Our 2026 Policy & Advocacy Agenda lays out how we’ll fight to raise wages, expand opportunity, confront corporate abuse, and build a #GoodJobsEconomy — even in hard times.
We’re not backing down. Read more: bit.ly/2026PolicyAgenda
Our 2026 Policy & Advocacy Agenda lays out how we’ll fight to raise wages, expand opportunity, confront corporate abuse, and build a #GoodJobsEconomy — even in hard times.
We’re not backing down. Read more: bit.ly/2026PolicyAgenda
January 6, 2026 at 2:20 PM
As we enter 2026, we’re anchoring hope in collective action.
Our 2026 Policy & Advocacy Agenda lays out how we’ll fight to raise wages, expand opportunity, confront corporate abuse, and build a #GoodJobsEconomy — even in hard times.
We’re not backing down. Read more: bit.ly/2026PolicyAgenda
Our 2026 Policy & Advocacy Agenda lays out how we’ll fight to raise wages, expand opportunity, confront corporate abuse, and build a #GoodJobsEconomy — even in hard times.
We’re not backing down. Read more: bit.ly/2026PolicyAgenda
NELP’s New York City #WorkerJustice Agenda offers a suite of recommendations @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social can use to hit the ground running to deliver a #GoodJobsEconomy for #NYC #workers.
Read it here: www.nelp.org/insights-res...
Read it here: www.nelp.org/insights-res...
January 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
NELP’s New York City #WorkerJustice Agenda offers a suite of recommendations @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social can use to hit the ground running to deliver a #GoodJobsEconomy for #NYC #workers.
Read it here: www.nelp.org/insights-res...
Read it here: www.nelp.org/insights-res...
NELP wishes all #workers and their families a happy and healthy #NewYear!
This #NewYearsDay and always, we’ll be championing worker-led movements that bring us closer to a #GoodJobsEconomy.
What are you looking forward to fighting for in the new year?
This #NewYearsDay and always, we’ll be championing worker-led movements that bring us closer to a #GoodJobsEconomy.
What are you looking forward to fighting for in the new year?
January 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM
NELP wishes all #workers and their families a happy and healthy #NewYear!
This #NewYearsDay and always, we’ll be championing worker-led movements that bring us closer to a #GoodJobsEconomy.
What are you looking forward to fighting for in the new year?
This #NewYearsDay and always, we’ll be championing worker-led movements that bring us closer to a #GoodJobsEconomy.
What are you looking forward to fighting for in the new year?
We believe in a future where workers have access to better wages, robust benefits, and safe and healthy working conditions.
Donate by 12/31 and help us fuel lasting change for workers. nelp.donorsupport.co/page/FUNEDZK...
Donate by 12/31 and help us fuel lasting change for workers. nelp.donorsupport.co/page/FUNEDZK...
December 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We believe in a future where workers have access to better wages, robust benefits, and safe and healthy working conditions.
Donate by 12/31 and help us fuel lasting change for workers. nelp.donorsupport.co/page/FUNEDZK...
Donate by 12/31 and help us fuel lasting change for workers. nelp.donorsupport.co/page/FUNEDZK...
For decades, private enforcement has played an important role in building out a #GoodJobsEconomy under the Fair Labor Standards Act and other workplace laws.
Our brief stresses the need for private enforcement as part of a strong legal framework for #WorkersRights www.nelp.org/insights-res...
Our brief stresses the need for private enforcement as part of a strong legal framework for #WorkersRights www.nelp.org/insights-res...
The Case for Private Enforcement of Workers’ Rights - National Employment Law Project
Aggrieved workers must be able to enforce their employment and labor rights in court.
www.nelp.org
December 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
For decades, private enforcement has played an important role in building out a #GoodJobsEconomy under the Fair Labor Standards Act and other workplace laws.
Our brief stresses the need for private enforcement as part of a strong legal framework for #WorkersRights www.nelp.org/insights-res...
Our brief stresses the need for private enforcement as part of a strong legal framework for #WorkersRights www.nelp.org/insights-res...
As #BigTech wields its political muscle to stifle regulation at the federal and state levels, #NewYork must act on behalf of #workers.
It’s time for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social & the New York City Council to ban surveillance price- and wage-setting. Learn why here: www.nelp.org/to-make-new-...
It’s time for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social & the New York City Council to ban surveillance price- and wage-setting. Learn why here: www.nelp.org/to-make-new-...
To Make New York More Affordable the Next Mayor Should Ban “Surveillance” Pay and Price Setting - National Employment Law Project
Mayor-elect Mamdani can promote higher pay and lower consumer prices is by halting the rapid growth of individualized “surveillance” wage and price setting.
www.nelp.org
December 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
As #BigTech wields its political muscle to stifle regulation at the federal and state levels, #NewYork must act on behalf of #workers.
It’s time for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social & the New York City Council to ban surveillance price- and wage-setting. Learn why here: www.nelp.org/to-make-new-...
It’s time for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social & the New York City Council to ban surveillance price- and wage-setting. Learn why here: www.nelp.org/to-make-new-...
NELP wishes all #workers and their families a safe and restful holiday season.
Despite a challenging year of relentless attacks on workers, our movements and communities continued to fight for good jobs with living wages and the protections – the foundation of a #GoodJobsEconomy.
Despite a challenging year of relentless attacks on workers, our movements and communities continued to fight for good jobs with living wages and the protections – the foundation of a #GoodJobsEconomy.
December 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
NELP wishes all #workers and their families a safe and restful holiday season.
Despite a challenging year of relentless attacks on workers, our movements and communities continued to fight for good jobs with living wages and the protections – the foundation of a #GoodJobsEconomy.
Despite a challenging year of relentless attacks on workers, our movements and communities continued to fight for good jobs with living wages and the protections – the foundation of a #GoodJobsEconomy.
Big Tech’s rollout of algorithmic surveillance tools have made app-based workers’ ability to afford to live #NewYorkCity even more precarious.
Policymakers in #NYC can fight back against this latest instance of corporate greed by banning surveillance wage-setting: www.nelp.org/to-make-new-...
Policymakers in #NYC can fight back against this latest instance of corporate greed by banning surveillance wage-setting: www.nelp.org/to-make-new-...
To Make New York More Affordable the Next Mayor Should Ban “Surveillance” Pay and Price Setting - National Employment Law Project
Mayor-elect Mamdani can promote higher pay and lower consumer prices is by halting the rapid growth of individualized “surveillance” wage and price setting.
www.nelp.org
December 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Big Tech’s rollout of algorithmic surveillance tools have made app-based workers’ ability to afford to live #NewYorkCity even more precarious.
Policymakers in #NYC can fight back against this latest instance of corporate greed by banning surveillance wage-setting: www.nelp.org/to-make-new-...
Policymakers in #NYC can fight back against this latest instance of corporate greed by banning surveillance wage-setting: www.nelp.org/to-make-new-...
@NELPNews is thrilled that @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social has nominated @saalevine.bsky.social to lead @hellodcwp.bsky.social. We look forward to working with him and the agency to advance a #GoodJobsEconomy for working New Yorkers!
December 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
@NELPNews is thrilled that @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social has nominated @saalevine.bsky.social to lead @hellodcwp.bsky.social. We look forward to working with him and the agency to advance a #GoodJobsEconomy for working New Yorkers!
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This administration has taken away legal immigration status, protections & work authorization from hundreds of thousands of immigrant workers.
Our new FAQ with @nelp.org shares key information for workers who may lose, or who have recently lost, work authorization⤵️ www.nilc.org/resources/un...
Our new FAQ with @nelp.org shares key information for workers who may lose, or who have recently lost, work authorization⤵️ www.nilc.org/resources/un...
Understanding Your Rights When Losing Work Authorization: FAQs for Immigrant Workers and Advocates
This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document covers employment-related issues faced by employees who will lose, or have recently lost, work authorization.
www.nilc.org
December 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This administration has taken away legal immigration status, protections & work authorization from hundreds of thousands of immigrant workers.
Our new FAQ with @nelp.org shares key information for workers who may lose, or who have recently lost, work authorization⤵️ www.nilc.org/resources/un...
Our new FAQ with @nelp.org shares key information for workers who may lose, or who have recently lost, work authorization⤵️ www.nilc.org/resources/un...
The Trump administration is engaged in the largest campaign in modern U.S. history to take away legal status & work authorization from hundreds of thousands of immigrant workers across industries.
But all workers, even w/o work authorization, have rights on the job. www.nelp.org/insights-res...
But all workers, even w/o work authorization, have rights on the job. www.nelp.org/insights-res...
Understanding Your Rights When Losing Work Authorization: FAQs for Immigrant Workers and Advocates - National Employment Law Project
We answer frequently asked questions about immigrant workers' rights if they lose their work permit.
www.nelp.org
December 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The Trump administration is engaged in the largest campaign in modern U.S. history to take away legal status & work authorization from hundreds of thousands of immigrant workers across industries.
But all workers, even w/o work authorization, have rights on the job. www.nelp.org/insights-res...
But all workers, even w/o work authorization, have rights on the job. www.nelp.org/insights-res...
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Last week, the Schedules That Work Act and Part Time Workers Bill of Rights – two pieces of federal legislation that would give employees more of a say in their work schedules and ensure part-time workers get the pay and benefits they deserve – were reintroduced in Congress.
December 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Last week, the Schedules That Work Act and Part Time Workers Bill of Rights – two pieces of federal legislation that would give employees more of a say in their work schedules and ensure part-time workers get the pay and benefits they deserve – were reintroduced in Congress.
NYC just announced a historic $28.9 million settlement to enforce the right to a #FairWorkweek.
It’s time that workers across the country have access to #SchedulesThatWork. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/n...
It’s time that workers across the country have access to #SchedulesThatWork. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/n...
December 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
NYC just announced a historic $28.9 million settlement to enforce the right to a #FairWorkweek.
It’s time that workers across the country have access to #SchedulesThatWork. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/n...
It’s time that workers across the country have access to #SchedulesThatWork. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/n...
🧵With our partners, NELP is thrilled to celebrate four major worker justice victories this week in the New York City Council:
December 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
🧵With our partners, NELP is thrilled to celebrate four major worker justice victories this week in the New York City Council:
With federal progress stalled, NELP invested in our regional & state strategy to advance bold pro-worker policies.
Donate now to help us secure more state-level wins for workers. nelp.donorsupport.co/page/FUNEDZK...
Donate now to help us secure more state-level wins for workers. nelp.donorsupport.co/page/FUNEDZK...
December 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
With federal progress stalled, NELP invested in our regional & state strategy to advance bold pro-worker policies.
Donate now to help us secure more state-level wins for workers. nelp.donorsupport.co/page/FUNEDZK...
Donate now to help us secure more state-level wins for workers. nelp.donorsupport.co/page/FUNEDZK...
📢 “New York City needs to… ensure that no #worker loses their livelihood at the whims of an unaccountable robot boss. 🤖”
@danocampo.bsky.social explains why the #NYCCouncil must pass legislation to protect app-based ridehail 🚗& delivery workers 🚴 from unfair firings. www.nelp.org/why-nyc-must...
@danocampo.bsky.social explains why the #NYCCouncil must pass legislation to protect app-based ridehail 🚗& delivery workers 🚴 from unfair firings. www.nelp.org/why-nyc-must...
Why NYC Must Extend Just Cause Protections to App-Based Workers - National Employment Law Project
NELP's Dan Ocampo lays out why NYC must extend just cause protections to app-based ridehail and delivery workers.
www.nelp.org
December 17, 2025 at 8:55 PM
📢 “New York City needs to… ensure that no #worker loses their livelihood at the whims of an unaccountable robot boss. 🤖”
@danocampo.bsky.social explains why the #NYCCouncil must pass legislation to protect app-based ridehail 🚗& delivery workers 🚴 from unfair firings. www.nelp.org/why-nyc-must...
@danocampo.bsky.social explains why the #NYCCouncil must pass legislation to protect app-based ridehail 🚗& delivery workers 🚴 from unfair firings. www.nelp.org/why-nyc-must...
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In a letter to Congress last week, EPIC joined a coalition led by the National Employment Law Project @nelp.org in endorsing the Empowering App-Based Workers Act, a bill that would create transparency and fairness for workers, and accountability for tech companies. epic.org/epic-joins-c...
EPIC Joins Coalition Endorsing Empowering App-Based Workers Act
<p>In a letter sent to Congress this week, EPIC joined a coalition endorsing the Empowering App-Based Workers Act, a bill introduced by senators Schatz, Murphy, and Baldwin to create transparency and…
epic.org
December 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
In a letter to Congress last week, EPIC joined a coalition led by the National Employment Law Project @nelp.org in endorsing the Empowering App-Based Workers Act, a bill that would create transparency and fairness for workers, and accountability for tech companies. epic.org/epic-joins-c...
As affordability challenges grow, NELP welcomes 2026 wage increases that move us towards a #GoodJobsEconomy, rooted in living wages for all.
Our #Raises2026 report breaks down wage floor increases state-by-state. www.nelp.org/insights-res...
Our #Raises2026 report breaks down wage floor increases state-by-state. www.nelp.org/insights-res...
December 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
As affordability challenges grow, NELP welcomes 2026 wage increases that move us towards a #GoodJobsEconomy, rooted in living wages for all.
Our #Raises2026 report breaks down wage floor increases state-by-state. www.nelp.org/insights-res...
Our #Raises2026 report breaks down wage floor increases state-by-state. www.nelp.org/insights-res...
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It matters to workers who is President: @goodjobsfirst.org reports that 2025 has witnessed a dramatic drop in federal enforcement of wage and workplace safety regulations. goodjobsfirst.org/worker-prote...
Worker Protections in Freefall: The Collapse of Federal Labor Enforcement under the Second Trump Administration - Good Jobs First
Worker Protections in Freefall: The Collapse of Federal Labor Enforcement under the Second Trump Administration - Good Jobs First
goodjobsfirst.org
December 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
It matters to workers who is President: @goodjobsfirst.org reports that 2025 has witnessed a dramatic drop in federal enforcement of wage and workplace safety regulations. goodjobsfirst.org/worker-prote...
Thanks to @jayapal.house.gov, @ilhanmn.bsky.social, and @norcross.house.gov, the Empowering App-Based Workers Act is now in the #USHouse.
The bill would create pay transparency for app-based workers.
📞 Call your reps + tell them to listen to workers www.nelp.org/take-action/...
The bill would create pay transparency for app-based workers.
📞 Call your reps + tell them to listen to workers www.nelp.org/take-action/...
December 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Thanks to @jayapal.house.gov, @ilhanmn.bsky.social, and @norcross.house.gov, the Empowering App-Based Workers Act is now in the #USHouse.
The bill would create pay transparency for app-based workers.
📞 Call your reps + tell them to listen to workers www.nelp.org/take-action/...
The bill would create pay transparency for app-based workers.
📞 Call your reps + tell them to listen to workers www.nelp.org/take-action/...
Big tech shouldn’t be able to weaponize your personal data to jack up consumer prices and low-ball worker pay for people who don’t have other options.
December 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Big tech shouldn’t be able to weaponize your personal data to jack up consumer prices and low-ball worker pay for people who don’t have other options.