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CHICAGO, IL - JULY 31: Fast food workers and activists demonstrate outside McDonald's downtown flagship restaurant on July 31, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. According to a recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) McDonald's USA can be considered a joint employer at its franchised restaurants, a decision that could affect how the restaurant chain is forced to deal with organized labor disputes. About 90 percent of the company's restaurants are owned by franchisees. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
April 17, 2025 | Blog Post | Lulit Shewan

The Nomination of Crystal Carey for NLRB General Counsel is Dangerous for Unions and Workers’ Rights

As national union density struggles to see growth, the policy direction of General Counsel of the NLRB is a powerful determinant in the future of organizing efforts and working-class autonomy. CLASP unequivocally believes that the confirmation of Crystal Carey is a substantial marker of regression…

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December 2, 2015 | Blog Post

Using Two-Generational Strategies to Support Immigrant Families

CLASP has released a brief summarizing the highlights drawn from a two-day, intensive discussion of important opportunities in policy and practice to better serve immigrant parents and their children together.

November 30, 2015 | Blog Post

Now is the Time: Congress Must Protect EITC and CTC For All Working Families

Critical improvements to the EITC and CTC are set to expire at the end of 2017. The time is now for Congress to make the improvements to the EITC and CTC permanent and to ensure that all working families are able to access these critical…

November 24, 2015 | Blog Post

TANF Spending on Child Care Up Slightly in 2014

According to 2014 data on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, states spent slightly more TANF funds on child care assistance than they did the previous year.

November 19, 2015 | Blog Post

Child Care Reauthorization One Year Later, Further Investments Needed

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Child Care and Development Block Grant. Congress has an important bit of unfinished business on this law: funding is required to meet the program's goals.

November 10, 2015 | Blog Post | Suzanne Wikle

Pediatricians Speak Out About Food Insecurity

The American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) has called for pediatricians to take action by screening patients and their families for food insecurity and advocating for increased access to nutrition programs.

November 6, 2015 | Blog Post

Enforcement Agencies Gather to Share Strategies

On November 6, 2015, Elizabeth, NJ, passed the country’s 26th paid sick days (PSD) law, highlighting the momentum of the PSD movement while raising the question of how to enforce these laws effectively. 

November 6, 2015 | Blog Post

In the Spotlight: CLASP’s Career Pathway Framework Highlighted in New Brief

A new brief highlights major national and regional career pathways initiatives. CLASP’s Alliance for Quality Career Pathways framework, designed for community colleges and their partners, is among the frameworks highlighted.

November 2, 2015 | Blog Post | Lauren Walizer

Department of Education Clarifies Financial Aid Provision that Helps Low-Income Students

On October 22, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) responded to concerns and recommendations from institutions and advocates, including CLASP, about implementing the Ability to Benefit (ATB) provision.

November 2, 2015 | Blog Post

The 2015 Bipartisan Budget Act and Low-Income People: A Welcome Down Payment on Needed Investments

Here are the details of the Bipartisan Budget Act, its strengths and limits, the Congressional process for turning the deal into a spending bill over the next six weeks, and the unfinished business that will remain for low-income people.

October 29, 2015 | Blog Post | Suzanne Wikle

Targeted Medicaid Enrollment Reaches More Children

The rate of children without health insurance has hit an all-time low of 6 percent, according to a new report from the Center for Children and Families. The drop is largely attributable to ACA and to states’ efforts to increase enrollment.

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