The Black unemployment gap remains significantly higher than the rate for white workers, continuing a long pattern of economic inequality.
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Posted inPolitics
Federal Job Cuts Threaten Black Middle Class
Federal government employment has historically been a cornerstone of economic stability for Black workers, but recent mass layoffs and terminations have disproportionately affected Black employees across multiple federal agencies, threatening the economic foundation of the Black middle class.
Posted inBlack History
Black labor has been foundational to Minnesota’s growth
Black labor has been instrumental in building industries and communities in Minnesota, and their contributions have been recognized as a critical part of the state’s growth, with a labor force participation rate of 70.5% in 2021, exceeding the state’s white labor participation rate of 67.2%.
Posted inBusiness
Noncompete agreements:Â Is banning them good for Black businesses?
The Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban noncompete agreements, which could increase worker pay by $300 billion and lead to 8,500 new businesses each year, potentially benefiting Black entrepreneurs.
Posted inGo Green
Clean energy boom leaves Black workers behind
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced $7 billion in grants for solar energy programs in residential communities, with advocacy groups highlighting the need for more diversity.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Report: Apprenticeship programs need to improve for Black workers
Policy experts say meaningful opportunities are still hard to come by for Black workers.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Minority contractors grow frustrated with the lack of inclusion
‘I guess if they get a bid from a minority business that counts as meeting their goals but they will continue to use their preferred contractors.’
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, News
Labor Day highlights struggles of Black workers
Widespread demands for change could rejuvenate organized labor.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Simple changes help companies hire more black workers
In February, the state black unemployment rate fell to 6.1 percent. A groundbreaking Twin Cities organization is focused on seeing that trend continue.