A Link Between Unions and Children’s Prospects

For an interesting article on how labor unions have a positive and beneficial effect on children, Google to “A Link Between Unions and Children’s Prospects” by Noam Scheiber in the Sept. 10 NY Times. It’s too long to summarize...but it begins this way:

It is well established that unions provide benefits to workers — that they raise wages for their members (and even for nonmembers). They can help reduce inequality.....
Researchers at Harvard, Wellesley and the Center for American Progress, a liberal think tank, released a paper Wednesday showing that children born to low-income families typically ascend to higher incomes in metropolitan areas where union membership is higher.
 – Edd Doerr

The Role of Faith in Politics and Public Policy

FYI:

The Center for American Progress is sponsoring "A Conversation between Bishop Gene Robinson and former Representative Patrick Murphy: on  November 28, 2012, 12:00pm - 1:00pm.

You can RSVP to attend this event  or  Bookmark this link to watch the live webcast

 

Here is an outline:

Welcoming Remarks:
Sally Steenland, Director, Faith & Progressive Policy Initiative, Center for American Progress
Distinguished Panelists:
Bishop Gene Robinson, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire and Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress

Patrick Murphy, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress

From marriage equality to income inequality, the role of faith is crucial to the public debate. It can serve as a weapon to divide and create fear, or as an inclusive force to advance justice and equality. Please join CAP senior fellow and former congressman Patrick Murphy and CAP senior fellow Bishop Gene Robinson as they explore the role of faith in politics and public policy. Murphy and Robinson will examine marriage equality for same-sex couples, women’s reproductive health, religious liberty, and other issues in the news. In addition, Robinson will discuss ideas from his new book, God Believes in Love, where he makes the religious case for marriage equality for same-sex couples. Murphy will reflect on his time in Congress, and the role his Catholic faith played in helping him champion a wide range of issues, including gay rights, health reform, and women’s health.

---

Space is extremely limited. RSVP required to attend.
Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and not guaranteed.

A light lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.

 

The Center for American Progress is at:
1333 H St. NW, 10th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
Map & Directions

Nearest Metro: Blue/Orange Line to McPherson Square or Red Line to Metro Center

RSVP to attend this event

For more information, call 202-682-1611.