Our Vision and Work
We all work hard for our families, pitch in for our communities, and try to make things better for those to come. For too long, greedy corporations and the wealthy few rig the rules in their favor and line their pockets with profits while too many struggle to make ends meet. Together, we can build an economy where people matter more than profits and all of us can thrive.
At Local Progress, we are fighting for an economy where working people have structural power in our government and the right to organize on their job sites. Across the country, local governments are working to protect people from exploitation and abuse, ensure community benefits are part of infrastructure investments, and boost the capacity of women and minority-owned businesses to thrive and grow in communities.
FEATURED RESOURCE:
The Role of Local Government in Protecting Workers’ Rights
In recent years, cities, counties, and other localities have become innovators and leaders in standing up for working people. This report provides an overview of some of the most noteworthy ways in which localities have taken action.
Resources
Blogs And Featured News
- News Article ▹ June 28, 2022
How Local Governments Are Advancing Workers’ Rights, and Why Even More Should Get Involved
Cities are spearheading efforts to pass and enforce local labor laws that are improving standards for workers in their communities.
- Economic Justice
- ▹ March 21, 2023
Introducing Workers Rights: A Deeper Dive
To dive deeper into the full array of policies advancing workers’ rights, we are introducing a new series for Local Progress members and staff — Workers’ Rights: The Deeper Dive.
- Economic Justice
- ▹ January 18, 2023
Workers’ Rights Local Government Round Up | Jan 2023
Check out some of the landmark workers’ rights policies that passed across the country over the last few months, as well as news of recent enforcement actions!
- Economic Justice
- ▹ November 9, 2022
Workers’ Rights Local Government Round Up | Oct 2022
Here are some of the most exciting workers’ rights developments coming from local governments—large and small.
Want to Get More involved?
Check out our steering committees! Our work is member-led and our issue steering committees offer a big picture perspective on LP’s programmatic work.
