Economic Opportunity
Pandemic Exacerbates Health and Economic Concerns for LGBTQ People of Color
Everyone should be able to access health care and take needed time off to care for themselves or loved ones...
Virginia Should Act to Help Immigrant Communities Stay Afloat
Immigrant families are woven into the fabric of Virginia’s communities and economy, and working people of every immigration status are...
Policy Choices Can Help Out-of-Work Families During This Recession and Set Virginia on a Better Course
As Virginia policymakers consider how to respond to high levels of job losses and rebuild the...
Initial Virginia Unemployment Data Indicates Greater Job Losses Among Virginians of Color; The Same Thing Happened During the Last Recession
In the last two months, Virginia families and businesses across the commonwealth have taken the extraordinary step to stay home...
Profile of Essential Workers in Virginia During COVID-19: Women, People of Color, and Immigrants Are Important Contributors In Front-line Virginia Industries
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted that front-line, essential workers are vital for the functioning and well-being of our communities. The...
Work-Sharing: A Powerful Tool to Save Jobs in Virginia
Confronting an economic downturn in the wake of COVID-19, Gov. Northam recently proposed an innovative program...
COVID-19 & Unemployment Insurance: Recent Reforms & Next Steps for Virginia
During recessions, Virginia’s unemployment insurance (UI) system serves as the first line of defense by helping to stabilize the economy...
People are the Economy
The purpose of economic activity is to improve people’s lives, making us healthier, happier, and more fulfilled. And when people...
New Minimum Wage Legislation Will Strengthen Virginia’s Families & Economy
Nearly 800,000 people will benefit, including essential workers during COVID-19. In the 2020 session, the General Assembly passed historic legislation...