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| Additional Resources Related to Low Wage Workers |
ACORN: Paid Sick Days Campaign
“ACORN, the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, is the largest community organization of low- and moderate-income families in the United States, working together for social justice and stronger communities. Organized into 850 chapters in 100 U.S. cities, Canada and South America, ACORN members are united to foster democracy in bringing about social change.” |
Annie E. Casey Foundation: Family Economic Success
“Family Economic Success is an approach that helps low-income working families build strong financial futures in strong neighborhoods by integrating three key components: workforce development, family economic support, and community investment.” |
Fairness Initiative on Low-Wage Work
Information for the media on low-wage workers and their families. Includes a podcast, fact sheets, and reports. |
Good Jobs First
“Good Jobs First is a national policy resource center for grassroots groups and public officials, promoting corporate and government accountability in economic development and smart growth for working families. We provide timely, accurate information on best practices in state and local job subsidies, and on the many ties between smart growth and good jobs.” |
| See also Graphic: Percent of Working Families That Are Below 200% of Poverty Level |
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