David Madland
@davidmadland.bsky.social
Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress. Private account, opinions my own.
Clear language leads to clear thought which leads to better political debate. Say what you mean.
October 31, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Clear language leads to clear thought which leads to better political debate. Say what you mean.
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And @rrepnnad.bsky.social studied the practical (and positive) impact of unemployment insurance for striking workers in this report
Unemployment insurance for striking workers: A low-cost policy that’s good for workers and state economies
Lawmakers across the country are increasingly recognizing that making striking workers eligible for unemployment insurance (UI) is good for workers and good economics.
www.epi.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
And @rrepnnad.bsky.social studied the practical (and positive) impact of unemployment insurance for striking workers in this report
655: Number of Starbucks stores where workers have voted to unionize
609: Days since Starbucks and Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) announced on February 27, 2024 a path forward
1,000+: Unfair labor practice charges that SBWU has alleged
609: Days since Starbucks and Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) announced on February 27, 2024 a path forward
1,000+: Unfair labor practice charges that SBWU has alleged
October 29, 2025 at 1:56 PM
655: Number of Starbucks stores where workers have voted to unionize
609: Days since Starbucks and Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) announced on February 27, 2024 a path forward
1,000+: Unfair labor practice charges that SBWU has alleged
609: Days since Starbucks and Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) announced on February 27, 2024 a path forward
1,000+: Unfair labor practice charges that SBWU has alleged
I've got lots of solutions.
October 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I've got lots of solutions.
For more background on this new policy see:
www.governing.com/workforce/ca...
www.americanprogress.org/article/stat...
www.governing.com/workforce/ca...
www.americanprogress.org/article/stat...
State Rideshare Collective Bargaining Policies Hold Great Promise
A state model will test whether a simpler path to a union and sectoral bargaining can build power for Uber and Lyft drivers and improve jobs in the industry.
www.americanprogress.org
October 6, 2025 at 1:12 PM
For more background on this new policy see:
www.governing.com/workforce/ca...
www.americanprogress.org/article/stat...
www.governing.com/workforce/ca...
www.americanprogress.org/article/stat...
The bully pulpit can have real impact
www.americanprogress.org/article/publ...
www.americanprogress.org/article/publ...
Public Officials Should Use Their Bully Pulpit To Support Worker Organizing and Bargaining
Pro-worker policymakers should use public and private rhetoric to support organizing campaigns and ensure government spending creates high-quality union jobs.
www.americanprogress.org
September 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The bully pulpit can have real impact
www.americanprogress.org/article/publ...
www.americanprogress.org/article/publ...
Here's the key graph showing a large increase in collective bargaining coverage after labor reforms
September 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Here's the key graph showing a large increase in collective bargaining coverage after labor reforms
Maybe the will come around on collective bargaining and realize that sectoral bargaining improves working conditions and creates a level playing field
September 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Maybe the will come around on collective bargaining and realize that sectoral bargaining improves working conditions and creates a level playing field