Announcing New Economy Week 2015

Announcing New Economy Week 2015

One year out from the next U.S. presidential election, the New Economy Coalition will invite more audiences to join a public conversation about the ideas that can transform society and build an economy where people and planet matter.

Replacing FitzPatrick: How the Closure of a Nuclear Reactor Can Reduce Greenhouse Gasses and Radioactive Waste, while Creating Jobs and Supporting the Local Community

A white paper mapping out a just transition strategy for nuclear power plant communities and energy replacement scenarios. Concludes that the reactor's entire electricity output could be replaced by lower-cost, clean energy resources, and that worker and community transition support would be cost-effective.

Valuing Care by Valuing Care Workers

Valuing Care by Valuing Care Workers

Improving care jobs requires reshaping the nation's understanding of what care work is, what it is worth, and how to pay for it. Care workers, as well as their advocates and unions, need to be connected to city and state minimum wage campaigns and to begin securing public and private resources to make higher wages for care workers a reality.