Where working families have opportunities to thrive—and where they struggle to survive.
Oxfam’s Best and Worst States to Work index shines a light on how states are responding to the growing movement for worker’s rights in the U.S. In its sixth edition, we take a look at new efforts to give workers higher pay, stronger workplace protections, and the right to organize unions and collectively bargain for a more equal future—all of which contribute to more vibrant communities.
Working families—no matter where they live—deserve support to thrive. But as Congress fails to provide universal access to paid leave or increase the minimum wage for millions of workers, many families remain stuck in cyclical patterns of poverty. The impact of this inaction does not fall equally on all communities; these policy gaps worsen inequality across states, especially on lines of gender, race, and class.
See where your state falls in our rankings, and then join us in taking action* to demand that Congress raise wages and protect workers in the U.S.
Find out more in our 2024 report | View the 2024 map for working women
*This action is operated by the Oxfam America Action Fund, an independent 501c4.
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