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Latinos In Colorado: Economic Standing of Latino Families in the Centennial State
(UnidosUS, 2019-10-02)Hit hard by the economic crisis, Hispanics in Colorado have seen their hard work pay off following the Great Recession. Gains across several economic indicators point to improved economic security for Latinos, despite ... -
Latino Tax Priorities
(UnidosUS, 2019-09-26)There are several opportunities to amend the tax code to better support Hispanic communities. This document explores these opportunities and discusses ways to improve the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC); Child Tax Credit ... -
Latino Policy Priorities for Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act
(UnidosUS, 2019-09-13)Latino policy priorities for reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA). -
The Saver’s Tax Credit + CalSavers = A Reward for Saving for Retirement
(UnidosUS, 2019-09-12)Starting in July 2019, California began offering an estimated seven million workers in the state the opportunity to contribute to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) through the CalSavers program. Participation in the ... -
CalSavers Provides a Simple and Valuable Retirement Savings Option for Latinos in California
(UnidosUS, 2019-09-12)CalSavers is California’s new retirement savings program for workers who do not currently have a way to save for retirement at work. The program provides all workers with an option to make saving for retirement easy ... -
Latino Income and Poverty in 2018: A Snapshot of the Census Current Population Survey
(UnidosUS, 2019-09-10)On September 10, 2019, the U.S. Census Bureau released new data measuring poverty and income in the United States during 2018, the second year of the Trump administration. -
Latinos in Nevada: Protecting and Defending Progress in the Silver State
(UnidosUS, 2019-08-15)Hit particularly hard by the Great Recession, Hispanic Nevadans have seen commonsense policies put in place and their hard work begin to pay off. Gains across several economic indicators point to improved economic security ... -
UnidosUS Talking Points on Chairman Neal’s Economic Mobility Act of 2019
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UnidosUS Avanzando Fellowship Fact Sheet
(UnidosUS, 2019-07-02)The Avanzando Fellowship is geared to second and third-year college students who are passionate about making meaningful change in their campus community and beyond. -
Economic Priorities for Women of Color
(UnidosUS, 2019-07-01)This fact sheet illustrates three emerging economic priorities for women of color—wage inequality, access to paid leave, and access to child care. It is intended to serve as a resource to policymakers and stakeholders. -
Latino Housing Policy Priorities
(UnidosUS, 2019-07-01)This fact sheet illustrates the priorities of Latinos in the housing market including barriers to homeownership and gentrification induced displacement. It is intended to serve as a resource to policymakers and stakeholders. -
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 ...
