Asha Banerjee, Jaimie Worker, and Dave Kamper
Working Economics Blog
As the US Treasure finalizes the rules on the use of American Rescue Plan money, they should prioritize workers most impacted by the public health and economic crisis and spend funds in ways to maximize equality.
A new report provides a roadmap to creating a post-pandemic food system with greater fairness, fewer adverse climate impacts and better health outcomes.
These companies should be paying for the long-term health and safety of these communities and these workers referring to the importance of establishing just transition community funds, akin to the Black Lung Program, paid for by excise tax on coal.
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