The May Latino jobs report shows the devastating toll that the pandemic is still having on Latinas, in particular. More than 3 million households in the United States are headed […]
June 5, 2020
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The English learner (EL) population grew by 11.35% between 2009 and 2016, but Title III funding–the only federal funding stream dedicated to the teaching of ELs–has decreased by 9.4% since […]
June 1, 2020
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This survey conducted by UnidosUS and Color of Change examines the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Black and Latino workers and small business owners.
May 18, 2020
The first three Congressional relief packages were vital first steps to help millions of Americans in need during the coronavirus crisis. But this latest legislation — for the fourth time […]
April 21, 2020
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We are ensuring that the contributions and needs of Latinos are included in federal relief efforts, as our community grapples with the fallout from the Coronavirus crisis.
April 3, 2020
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The U.S. Department of Labor reported that employers lost 701,000 jobs in March. The Latino unemployment rate spiked to 6%. The food services sector led in the decline of jobs.
April 3, 2020
Economy and EmploymentEconomy and Workforce
A letter to congressional leaders urging their support for critical funding priorities that protect and advance the well-being of the Latino community.
March 11, 2020
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The U.S. Department of Labor reported that employers added 273,000 jobs in February. The Latino unemployment rate increased to 4.4%. The health care sector led job growth.
March 6, 2020
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This document explores Latinos’ eligibility to participate in a retirement savings plan and proposes policy improvements to increase eligibility for Latinos.
February 28, 2020
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Over the past decade, Latinos have sealed their place as the country’s largest minority group. With the expanded national presence of this vibrant and youthful population, Hispanics increasingly contribute to […]
February 12, 2020
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The U.S. Department of Labor reported that employers added 225,000 jobs in January. The Latino unemployment rate increased to 4.3%. The construction services sector led job growth.
February 7, 2020
Economy and EmploymentEconomy and Workforce
Findings from a national public opinion poll found 41% of Latino adults have done gig work of some kind, and of those, three-quarters have done so in the last month.
February 7, 2020
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