Working Papers

Proportional Representation and an Electoral Voice for Labor

This working paper explores how proportional representation electoral systems at the state and local levels offer a promising solution to…

Model State Sectoral Bargaining Overview (PDF)

This one-pager resource offers lawmakers an overview of why sectoral bargaining matters and how the model law works.

Model State Sectoral Bargaining Law User Guide and FAQ (PDF)

This User Guide provides guidance and answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the model state sectoral bargaining law.

Model State Sectoral Bargaining Law: Expansive Board (PDF)

This Model State Sectoral Bargaining Law: Expansive Board offers lawmakers a framework for legislating groundbreaking sectoral bargaining systems.

Model State Sectoral Bargaining Law: Limited Board (PDF)

This Model State Sectoral Bargaining Law: Limited Board offers lawmakers a framework for legislating groundbreaking sectoral bargaining systems.

OnLabor

Government Funding for Worker Organizations (PDF)

This working paper describes how worker organizations may receive public funding in order to play a role in helping government…

Payroll Deductions to Fund Worker Power (PDF)

This working paper discusses how laws authorizing voluntary payroll deductions can help support building worker organizations.

OnLabor

Sectoral Models: Expanding Sectoral Standard Setting Under NLRA Preemption: Bringing Workers Together to Build Power and Set Standards in Tripartite Sectoral Models (PDF)