labor force

Policies supporting (or hindering) gender equity in the workplace

March 22, 2022 Sarah Berkowitz and Talia Smith Modeling Equity, Research Summaries

In recent decades, women are participating in the labor force in higher numbers, working longer hours, and pursuing higher levels of education. New laws, protections, and policies have been instituted[…]

Factors in addressing racial wage inequality

November 30, 2021 Talia Smith and Sarah Berkowitz Modeling Equity, Research Summaries

The role of trade unions There are many factors that have socially and historically contributed to wage inequalities along racial lines. But little attention is drawn to the factors that[…]