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Latinos in Texas: Protecting and Defending Progress in the Lone Star State
(UnidosUS, 2019-04-15)Hit particularly hard by the economic crisis, Hispanic Texans have seen commonsense policies put in place and their hard work begin to pay off following the Great Recession. Gains across several economic indicators point ... -
Paid Sick Days Would Benefit 5.2 Million Latino Workers
(UnidosUS, 2019-03-14)People across the country work hard every day to provide a good life for themselves and their families. Guaranteed paid sick leave would allow workers to recover from an illness or care for a family member, without ... -
Afro-Latinos in 2017: A Demographic and Socio-Economic Snapshot
(UnidosUS, 2019-02-22)Using data from the 2017 U.S. Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey, this fact sheet examines the demographic breakdown of Afro-Latinos and their economic well-being compared to the larger Latino population and their ... -
Paid Family and Medical Leave Would Benefit 242,885 Latino Workers in Virginia
(UnidosUS, 2019-02-12)People across the country are working hard to make ends meet, yet they do not have the support they need to manage the demands of their jobs and obligations to their families. Even though the federal Family and Medical ... -
Paid Family and Medical Leave Would Benefit Three Million Latino Workers in Texas
(UnidosUS, 2019-02-12)People across the country are working hard to make ends meet, yet they do not have the support they need to manage the demands of their jobs and obligations to their families. Even though the federal Family and Medical ... -
Paid Family and Medical Leave Would Benefit 199,581 Latino Workers in Nevada
(UnidosUS, 2019-02-12)People across the country are working hard to make ends meet, yet they do not have the support they need to manage the demands of their jobs and obligations to their families. Even though the federal Family and Medical ... -
Paid Family and Medical Leave Would Benefit 4.2 Million Latino Workers in California
(UnidosUS, 2019-02-12)People across the country are working hard to make ends meet, yet they do not have the support they need to manage the demands of their jobs and obligations to their families. Even though the federal Family and Medical ... -
Paid Family and Medical Leave Would Benefit 580,188 Latino Workers in Arizona
(UnidosUS, 2019-02-12)People across the country are working hard to make ends meet, yet they do not have the support they need to manage the demands of their jobs and obligations to their families. Even though the federal Family and Medical ... -
Paid Family and Medical Leave Would Benefit 44,485 Latino Workers in Alabama
(UnidosUS, 2019-02-12)People across the country are working hard to make ends meet, yet they do not have the support they need to manage the demands of their jobs and obligations to their families. Even though the federal Family and Medical ... -
Paid Family and Medical Leave Would Benefit 27.5 Million Latino Workers
(UnidosUS, 2019-02-12)People across the country are working hard to make ends meet, yet they do not have the support they need to manage the demands of their jobs and obligations to their families. Even though the federal Family and Medical ... -
Raise the Wage!
(UnidosUS, 2019-02-01)How the Raise the Wage Act and an increase in the federal minimum wage would impact Latinos. -
Latino Banking in 2017
(UnidosUS, 2018-12-20)Latinos have had long standing challenges connecting to mainstream financial institutions. Since the initial FDIC survey was released in 2009, Latinos have had excessively high rates of unbanked and underbanked households. ... -
Latino Housing Quality in 2017: A Snapshot of the American Housing Survey
(UnidosUS, 2018-12-04)Using data from the 2017 Affordable Housing Survey, this fact sheet examines the status of affordability, size, and quality of housing and neighborhood safety for Latinos. -
UnidosUS Workforce Development: Reentry Initiative
(UnidosUS, 2018-11-19)The Reentry Initiative, launched in 2017, focuses on supporting Affiliates that work with justice-involved young adults (18-24) so they can help them access education and training that leads to gainful employment and ... -
Open Enrollment – Key Questions and Answers
(UnidosUS, 2018-11-02)As the 2019 Open Enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) continues, many people in the community have questions about how they can enroll in health coverage that works best for them. This document addresses ... -
Beyond Wages: Effects of the Latina Wage Gap
(UnidosUS, 2018-11-01)A persistent gender-based wage gap continues to harm women, their families, and the economy—and is particularly damaging for Latinas. Even as Latinas have entered the workforce in record numbers and now number more than ... -
SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(2018-10-29)Bilingual fact sheet with key questions and answers about SNAP, the federal government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program which helps eligible people buy healthy and nutritious foods. -
Healthy Shopping Tips
(2018-10-29)A bilingual handout on how to make healthy food choices at the supermarket. -
Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables and their Benefits
(2018-10-29)A bilingual guide to seasonal fruits and vegetables and their benefits, categorized by color. -
Affordable Housing in Nevada: More Families Pushed into Renting as Homeownership Remains Out of Reach for Latinos
(UnidosUS, 2018-10-26)Since the Great Recession, Hispanic Nevadans have made progress toward recovering their financial stability. However, for many, rental housing remains unaffordable and homeownership is still out of reach. The number of ...
