DC weighs in on how to shape a more equitable city!
When new mayors are elected, they usually set their policy priorities away from the public behind closed doors. Not in DC! DC Working Families partnered with local organizations to ... More
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Tell Gov. Cuomo: Now is the time to reform Albany
There is a lot at stake this legislative session. But unless we all demand action now, neither Republicans nor Democrats will act on the one issue that underlies all of the others: a political system that allows big money interests ... More
Just four weeks to go
Since we endorsed Ed Gomes for the State Senate special election in the 23rd District, the Democratic party endorsed another candidate, and at least one other candidate has collected enough signatures ... More
Maryland Working Families’ statement on Gov. Hogan’s proposed FY 2016 budget
On behalf of Maryland’s working families, we are disappointed and concerned about Gov. Larry Hogan’s proposed budget for FY 2016. Though we are still analyzing it, the deep cuts to health, education, human services and state employees will set our ... More
Oregon Statewide Paid Sick Days Tele Townhall
We’ve fought hard to ensure that every worker in Portland and Eugene has the right get sick without losing much needed pay or being fired and now it’s time to do the same for all Oregonians. We have a real ... More
Take the survey: What are your top priorities are for New York in 2015?
Today, Gov. Cuomo outlined his priorities for New York state in 2015 in his State of the State address. Click here to watch WFP's video response to Gov. Cuomo's State of the State speech -- then let us know what your ... More
WFP Responds to Gov. Cuomo’s State of the State and Budget Presentation
Responding to Governor Cuomo’s State of the State address today, Working Families Party Director Bill Lipton called on the Governor to embrace a bolder agenda that addresses inequality and puts working families first. ... More
Governor Needs to Make Working Families Top Priority
Governor needs to make working families top priority (op-ed) By Bill Lipton, Working Families Party Times-Union, January 20, 2015 As the 2015 legislative session gets under way, New Yorkers are wondering in what direction Gov. Andrew Cuomo will lead the state in ... More
Movie night with the WFP!
Watch the trailer for Selma, then join us! Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, when we honor a courageous civil rights leader and the incredible advances he ... More
WFP Statement on Gov. Cuomo’s Minimum Wage Proposal
Bill Lipton, Director of the New York State Working Families Party, made the following statement in response to Governor Cuomo’s proposed minimum wage increase: “We applaud Governor Cuomo’s proposed increase in the state minimum wage as an important first step in ... More