Good Jobs

Will the Return of Manufacturing Mean the Return of Good Jobs?  

When commentators and policymakers talk about economic opportunity, they often point to the manufacturing sector as an area of promise — one where workers without four-year degrees can enjoy stable, middle-class jobs with good benefits and a secure retirement. At

October 3, 2025

Good Jobs, Stronger Communities: The Case for Creating a Job Quality Practice

For too long, poor job quality has been accepted as inevitable. It is not. It is possible to improve work.

April 14, 2025

Re-Entry and Good Jobs: Building the Second Chances We All Believe In (Video)

In this webinar, we explore the history and conditions of work for incarcerated people and ideas for creating more humane and dignified work for those behind bars.

February 28, 2025

Navigating the Compliance Landscape to Advance Good Jobs: Resources for Small Businesses

This resource guide is intended to help small businesses overcome compliance hurdles and navigate quickly evolving regulatory landscapes.

October 14, 2024

WIOA, Employee Ownership, and Good Jobs: How Workforce Legislation Can Support Employee-Owned Companies and Boost Job Quality

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was designed to help workers move “into high-quality jobs and careers and help employers hire and retain skilled workers.”

October 9, 2024