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Latino Population Statistics (2016)
(UnidosUS, 2018-09-28)Over the past decade, Latinos have sealed their place as the country’s largest minority group. With the expanded national presence of this vibrant and youthful population, Hispanics increasingly contribute to the economic, ... -
How Will Health Care Impact The 2018 Latino Vote?
(UnidosUS, 2018-09-26)Key findings from quantitative research conducted June and July 2018 -
Latino Income and Poverty in 2017: A Snapshot of the Census Current Population Survey
(UnidosUS, 2018-09-12)On September 12, 2018, the U.S. Census Bureau released new data measuring poverty and income in the United States during 2017, the first year of the Trump administration. The data shows that national poverty rates decreased ... -
Latino Jobs Report: U.S. Employers Add 201,000 Jobs in August
(UnidosUS, 2018-09-07)The U.S. Department of Labor reported that employers added 201,000 jobs in August. The national unemployment rate stayed at 3.9%, and the Latino unemployment rate increased to 4.7%. Professional and business service-related ... -
Advancing Retail Initiative Best Practices
(UnidosUS, 2018-09-07)The UnidosUS Advancing Retail Workers Initiative supports organizations and programs that help individuals start or advance on a career path in the customer service or retail sector. Our most recent cycle of this Initiative ... -
Latino Jobs Report: U.S. Employers Add 157,000 Jobs in July
(UnidosUS, 2018-08-03)The U.S. Department of Labor reported that employers added 157,000 jobs in July. The national unemployment rate decreased to 3.9%, and the Latino unemployment rate decreased to 4.5%. Professional and business service-related ... -
El Programa Científico All of Us: El papel que tienen los profesionales de salud
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The Strength of the Latino Vote: A Policy Brief Special Series
(UnidosUS, 2018-07-09)The Strength of the Latino Vote: A Policy Brief Special Series DESCRIPTION: These briefs take a deep dive into key electoral districts where Latino votes could make the difference in 2018. The briefs were published by ... -
Latino Jobs Report: U.S. Employers Add 213,000 Jobs
(UnidosUS, 2018-07-06)The U.S. Department of Labor reported that employers added 213,000 jobs in June. The national unemployment rate increased to 4%, and the Latino unemployment rate decreased to 4.6%. Professional and business service-related ... -
English Learners and the Every Student Succeeds Act: A Tool for Advocates in California
(UnidosUS, 2018-06-25)This report features components of California’s plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act that impact the 1.3 million English learners in the state regarding testing, accountability, and stakeholder engagement. Advocates ... -
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: A Missed Opportunity for Latino-Owned Businesses and Latino Workers
(UnidosUS, 2018-06-08)Republican leadership in Congress and the Trump Administration missed an opportunity to fuel economic mobility for working people. Instead, Congress passed and President Trump signed, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) which ... -
UnidosUS Quiénes Somos
(UnidosUS, 2018-06-07)UnidosUS, anteriormente conocido como el Consejo Nacional de La Raza (NCLR por sus siglas en inglés), es la organización nacional más grande de apoyo y defensa de los derechos civiles de los hispanos en los Estados Unidos. ... -
2017 UnidosUS Annual Report
(UnidosUS, 2018-06-07)This is our first annual report as UnidosUS. At our Annual Conference in Phoenix last July, we announced that the National Council of La Raza would become UnidosUS. To us, Unidos is more than just a new name. Unidos is a ... -
Latino Jobs Report: U.S. Employers Add 223,000 Jobs
(UnidosUS, 2018-06-01)The U.S. Department of Labor reported that employers added 223,000 jobs in May. The national unemployment rate decreased to 3.8%, and the Latino unemployment rate increased to 4.9%. Retail service related employment led ... -
Comprando Rico y Sano (Buying Healthy and Flavorful Foods) 2017 Infographic
(UnidosUS, 2018-05-30)UnidosUS’s program—led by community health workers (promotores de salud)—seeks to reduce hunger and instill healthy shopping and eating habits among Latinos through nutrition education and enrollment assistance in the ... -
How Are States Including English Language Proficiency in ESSA Plans?
(UnidosUS, 2018-05-30)The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) has ushered in an era of renewed focus on English learners (ELs) in states' accountability systems. Under ESSA, states are now required to develop an English language proficiency (ELP) ... -
How Have States Set Goals for English Learners in ESSA Plans?
(UnidosUS, 2018-05-30)The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires states to outline their academic and English language proficiency goals and provide a detailed proposal for the statewide accountability system in a state ESSA plan. This ... -
Latino Homeownership Hanging in the Balance: Why Latinos are Denied Mortgages
(UnidosUS, 2018-05-21)Examining mortgage denial rates and reasons can help policymakers and the public identify unequal lending patterns in the housing market. This information, along with the type of loans made, changes in the number of loans, ... -
Affordable Housing in Florida: A Crisis for Hispanics and Recent Arrivals from Puerto Rico
(UnidosUS, 2018-05-14)Since the Great Recession, Hispanic Floridians have made significant progress toward recovering their financial stability. However, for many, rental housing remains unaffordable and homeownership is still out of reach. The ...
