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President & CEO, The James Irvine Foundation

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    Mar 19

    Just and fair inclusion into a society in which all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential - this is the definition of equity. Notice the use of the word 'all'! Here's a recent piece I wrote expressing our unwavering commitment to equity.

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  2. Mar 19

    “The poll found that 84 percent of adults said it is a “very serious” or “somewhat serious” problem that some Americans do not speak freely in everyday situations because of fear of retaliation or harsh criticism.”

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    Mar 10

    “Capitalism without competition isn't capitalism; capitalism without competition is exploitation,” said this week when sharing a new report from : The State of Labor Market Competition.

    A new Treasury report on competition shows that employer concentration and anti-competitive practices in the American labor market have lowered wages for workers and reduced their power in the marketplace.
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    Mar 7

    A competitive labor market is a key element of a well-functioning economy. I’m joining the competition roundtable to discuss how this Administration’s policies, taken together, will substantially boost competition, raise wages, & increase the relative bargaining power of workers.

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  5. Mar 10

    "At an aggregate level, the economy is close to pre-pandemic conditions, but it has been reshaped in some respects, and long-standing challenges persist."

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  6. Mar 10

    We don’t have a “” in America, we have a quality jobs shortage. This new report paints a detailed, empirical picture on the anti-competitive practices wreaking dysfunction in dynamics between employers and .

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  7. Mar 10

    As a result, workers in the U.S. currently take home between 15 and 25% less than they would otherwise make. And women and workers of color have disproportionately less power in the workplace.

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  8. Mar 10

    Employer practices like non-compete agreements and information asymmetry re potential wages restrict or limit workers' free & fair choices in the labor market. Lack of fair competition suppresses wages, degrades working conditions, diminishes overall .

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  9. Mar 10

    “Capitalism without competition isn't capitalism; capitalism without competition is exploitation,” said this week when sharing a new report from : The State of Labor Market Competition.

    A new Treasury report on competition shows that employer concentration and anti-competitive practices in the American labor market have lowered wages for workers and reduced their power in the marketplace.
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    Mar 7

    Diminished labor market competition holds back the entire economy, increases income inequality, inhibits innovation, & curbs economic growth. joins roundtable today to discuss reforms to level the playing field for Americans workers:

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    Mar 10

    Today, MCAAD launched The American Dream Academy (): the largest skills training collaboration in history.

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  12. Mar 10

    Donor Collaboratives Are a New Approach That Advances Equity and Efficiency - Thanks

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    Mar 8

    According to , Fresno is the least racially and economically inclusive city in . A new series from looks at solutions that are helping improve economic opportunities in the city:

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  14. Mar 8

    Love this: "Call a new hotline, and you'll get...encouraging words from a resilient group of kindergartners."

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  15. Mar 8

    Check out this first story of the Broken Ladders series, exploring why so many in Fresno can’t climb out of poverty and what different organizations are doing to help create better job pathways. Proud is supporting this series. Read more at:

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  16. Mar 7

    Ai-jen Poo leads , an grantee. Thank you, , for having on . Thank you, Ai-jen, for asking this important question. (See Tweet above.)

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  17. Mar 7

    “There’s not a labor shortage. There’s plenty of workers. There’s just a shortage of good jobs. And if U can’t make enough 2 support yourself & your family, and to pay for the care you need, why and how are you going to go to work every day?” -

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    Feb 15

    Bay Area Leaders Receive Prestigious 2022 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards -

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    Mar 7

    Great 📰!🚨CERF moved from ARPA to General Fund, so we will put our guidelines a second time for input.

    🚨 ICYMI: The Community Economic Resilience Fund's (CERF) timeline has been updated! The extended timeline incorporates more opportunities for outreach and engagement with stakeholders and key partners. Read our latest newsletter for additional updates:
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    Mar 1

    Fresno County's Latino businesses have been hit hard by inflation. They're dealing w/ supply chain disruptions, production costs, labor shortages & high demand for goods & services. Here's how they're coping:

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