Media Contact: Brian Faughnan, 703-678-4581 or Wadi Gaitan, 202-853-4463 Seattle’s $15 an hour minimum wage is being implemented, and as free market advocates warned would happen, the bad news just keeps rolling in. Hispanics, young people and those without a high school diploma are all more likely to face reduced job prospects as a result of minimum wage hikes. In fact, as the minimum …
Minimum Wage Hikes Mean Smaller Paychecks for Seattle Workers
Demands for minimum wage increases are growing around the country. Several cities around the nation have raised their minimum wage, claiming the hikes will help low-income workers. Seattle, WA, raised their minimum wage to $13 an hour last year as part of their plan to increase it to $15 over the next few years. But despite their good intentions, Seattle’s …
Informe del Mercado Laboral Hispano de Junio del Año 2017
A pesar de las promesas de un gasto público para crear “estímulo” económico, las bajas tasas de interés y los miles de millones de dólares añadidos a la deuda, la económico de los Estados Unidos apenas ha mejorado y los hispanos están sufriendo a causa de ello. Cada mes recaudaremos los datos de desempleo más recientes y demostraremos no sólo …
Informe del Mercado Laboral Hispano de Mayo del Año 2017
A pesar de las promesas de un gasto público para crear “estímulo” económico, las bajas tasas de interés y los miles de millones de dólares añadidos a la deuda, la económico de los Estados Unidos apenas ha mejorado y los hispanos están sufriendo a causa de ello. Cada mes recaudaremos los datos de desempleo más recientes y demostraremos no sólo …
Hispanic Jobs Report May 2017
Despite the promises of “stimulus” spending, low interest rates, and the trillions of dollars added to our debt, the U.S. economy has barely improved and Hispanics are suffering because of it. Each month we’ll gather the latest unemployment facts and illustrate that not only is our status quo not working – it’s detrimental to the Hispanic community and the nation …
Census Bureau Release Sheds Light on Latino Vote
Report by The LIBRE Institute Closely Predicts Final Number (Washington, D.C.) – According to figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau, the turnout rate for Latino voters in 2016 declined slightly from 2012, falling from 48 percent to just 47.6 percent. Because of growth in the size of the Latino population overall, the total number of Latino voters increased to …
The LIBRE Institute Completes Financial Literacy Month Event Series
(Washington, D.C.) – Through the month of April – Financial Literacy Month – The LIBRE Institute held events in several states designed to promote financial literacy in the Hispanic community. These events educate Hispanics – and others – about personal budgeting skills that can help individuals and families build a more prosperous future. Our goal is to help Latinos understand the options they …
The LIBRE Institute Hosts Financial Literacy Event with “El Machete”
(Washington, D.C.) – The LIBRE Institute is taking part in financial literacy month by hosting events designed to inform the community about personal budgeting skills that can help individuals and families build a more prosperous future. These events will take place in a number of states, including Colorado, Florida, Nevada, Texas, Wisconsin, and North Carolina. Notably, Andrés Gutierrez, also known as “El …
Informe del Mercado Laboral Hispano de Enero del Año 2017
A pesar de las promesas de un gasto público para crear “estímulo” económico, las bajas tasas de interés y los miles de millones de dólares añadidos a la deuda, la económico de los Estados Unidos apenas ha mejorado y los hispanos están sufriendo a causa de ello. Cada mes recaudaremos los datos de desempleo más recientes y demostraremos no sólo …
Hispanic Jobs Report January 2017
Despite the promises of “stimulus” spending, low interest rates, and the trillions of dollars added to our debt, the U.S. economy has barely improved and Hispanics are suffering because of it. Each month we’ll gather the latest unemployment facts and illustrate that not only is our status quo not working – it’s detrimental to the Hispanic community and the nation …
