Access to quality jobs and careers is a key component to lifting families out of poverty.
Our city has a thriving economy that continues to grow. Yet far too many District residents have trouble finding employment, or work in low-wage jobs that make it difficult to make ends meet. DC’s income inequality gap is one of the largest in the nation, and the cost of living in the city continues to increase. Through our analyses of employment, job training, and workers’ rights and protections, DCFPI seeks to promote budget and policy choices that expand quality job opportunities and reduce income inequality for DC residents.
Featured Publications & Resources
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DC’s Higher Minimum Wage Will Help Thousands, But Enforcement Is Needed to Make Sure Workers Get It
By Ilana Boivie • July 5, 2016 • Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training
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DC Should Pass Fair Scheduling for Retail and Food Service Workers
By Ilana Boivie • June 27, 2016 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
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As Jobs in DC Continue to Rise, More Should Be Done to Help Workers Share in the Growth
By Ilana Boivie • June 20, 2016 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
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DC’s Labor Market is Failing Young Black Workers
By Caitlin C. Schnur • March 18, 2024 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
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DC’s Extreme Black-White Unemployment Gap is Worst in the Nation
By Caitlin C. Schnur and Erica Williams • July 26, 2023 • Inclusive Economy / Income & Poverty / Jobs & Training
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Testimony at the Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Act of 2021 and the Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2021
By Michael Johnson Jr. • November 19, 2021 • Inclusive Economy / Jobs & Training
