Across Arizona and other parts of the country, working families are feeling the strain of an economy that is not delivering. This fact sheet details how, despite the challenges they […]
June 22, 2026
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Latinos are a vital part of the U.S. economy
Our policies will help Latinos achieve equity.
Latinos have experienced disproportionate harm to both their lives and livelihoods as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has worsened preexisting disparities in income and wealth.
We build solutions to decrease income inequality, advocate for better access to affordable homeownership, and promote policies to lift more Latinos out of poverty.
We firmly believe that when we open doors for more people to participate in our economy, we can all do better.
Call for papers: Expanding research on the Latino wealth gap
Latinos are central to the success of the U.S. economy, yet the racial wealth gap remains a long-standing and persistent issue. “Sueño Incompleto: A History of the Latino Wealth Gap in the U.S.,” a report released in collaboration with UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (LPPI), shows that the Latino wealth gap is not the result of individual choices, cultural factors or recent economic shocks. The report also spotlights the need to learn more, because Latino wealth outcomes vary by a number of factors, including geography.
UnidosUS is seeking graduate-level research that identifies key drivers of the Latino wealth gap in a specific city, county, state or region. Submissions should include actionable policy recommendations that advance real-world change on closing the Latino wealth gap.
UnidosUS Learning Alliance
National training and certification program for housing counselors
The UnidosUS Learning Alliance (ULA) is a national training and certification program for housing counselors. ULA courses are developed in collaboration with UnidosUS Wealth and Housing Alliance (UWHA) housing counseling agencies located in major cities and rural communities throughout the U.S.
The curriculum of the ULA is based on the streamlined delivery methods, strategies, and experience of the UWHA and its participating agencies, managers, and counselors. The methods taught have been successfully replicated in more than 50 organizations in 20 states and 40 housing markets and are proven to increase the impact of local nonprofit housing agencies and effectively meet the needs of their communities. Learning Alliance courses provide housing counselors and managers with the training and information they need to be effective in the housing industry.
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Building assets
We advocate for increased access to tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit, including expanding access to all children, regardless of immigration status, as a way to reduce poverty.
Increasing access to homeownership
We lead the largest network of community-based nonprofit organizations dedicated to creating new Latino homeowners, and advocate for policies that allow more Latinos to afford to buy a home.
Developing the Latino workforce
Our workforce development programs strengthen communities by increasing pathways for Latino workers to improve their educations and skills, connecting youth with meaningful employment, and expanding opportunities for bilingual workers. We also promote robust workforce policies to ensure an equal footing for all workers.
Paid Sick Leave for Economic Security
Too many Latinos are forced to choose between their jobs and their health. Paid sick days legislation would help millions of working people, including Latinos.
Play video in lightboxTake a deeper dive into Latinos’ economic impact
Latina Wealth: How Investments We Make Today Can Begin Closing the Gap
A discussion delving into the Latina Wealth Gap by exploring new data on the pandemic’s impact on Latina wealth, taking a look at the systemic barriers to building wealth that have long impacted Latinas, and discussing recommendations on how to move forward with addressing the gap and supporting Latinas in wealth-building.
Play video in lightboxWhat’s at Stake for California’s Latinx College Students and Borrowers After COVID-19?
Latino college students in California are disproportionately first-generation and low-income. About 50 percent of community college students in the state experienced food insecurity before the pandemic; 60 percent faced housing insecurity. And, Latino students are more likely to face financial barriers when it comes to completing higher education.
Play video in lightboxExplore our research and reports on Latinos and the economy
This report traces how policy decisions throughout U.S. history across immigration, housing, labor, public benefits and education created a multigenerational wealth gap that continues to limit Latino economic mobility and […]
April 14, 2026
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Explore UnidosUS letters to Congress outlining FY2027 appropriations priorities across economic opportunity, education and workforce, housing, and immigration. Together, these priorities reflect a forward-looking agenda to expand opportunity, protect civil […]
April 8, 2026
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Updating America’s Financial Privacy Framework for the 21st Century Written testimony presented at “Updating America’s Financial Privacy Framework for the 21st Century” Submitted to Committee on Financial Services Author: Laura […]
March 17, 2026
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