Coalition for Workforce Innovation

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Last week, the CWI filed a motion at the 5th circuit to block the DOL’s 2024 Rule since it still falls short of the requirements under the APA and the federal district court’s opinion from 2022 to avoid limiting opportunities for #independentworkers : shorturl.at/kuFLY

Happy #MembershipMonday! We wanted to take this post to recognize one of our newest members, @GapNurse. @GapNurse empowers over 10,000 healthcare professionals with a three-tiered system linked here: gapnurse.com

Did you know that women comprise 63% of the total number of #independentworkers in the United States? Read the 85 remarkable insights of the freelance economy in 2024 so far here: shorturl.at/BXL6R

Happy #MembershipMonday! The Coalition would like to recognize @checkr, the leader in #independentworker background checks. checkr.com/use-cases/gig-…

The share of #independentworkers in the U.S. reached its highest level on record in March, with ride-sharing and vacation rentals taking the number one and two spot for largest sources of income for #independentworkers: foxbusiness.com/economy/share-…

Thank you to @RepKiley for questioning Acting Secretary Su about the DOL’s damaging independent contractor rule. youtube.com/watch?v=E2oxvb…

Last week, 18 women trucking leaders met with their members of Congress for @TRUCKINGdotORG’s inaugural Women In Motion Call on Washington to provide a testimonial booklet from dozens of women truckers who want to preserve their #independentworker right: shorturl.at/fDMPU

In the past year alone, 32 million American women have participated in #independentwork. Read about how the DOL’s rule will have direct impact on female #independentworkers here: shorturl.at/cEIOS

Happy #MembershipMonday! The Coalition would like to recognize our newest member @JoinMedely. @JoinMedely empowers nurses and allied health professionals to work on their schedules, earn more, and get paid fast. medely.com

The CWI has revamped our website! Ahead of a busy time for advocating on behalf of #independentworkers, it is extremely important to keep our content as clear & concise as ever! workforceinnovation.net

A recent AEI survey shows that when it comes to Americans making job decisions, flexibility trumps all. Yet the Biden administration’s new DOL rule limits that flexibility in a number of ways for multiple demographics as shown here: shorturl.at/tFGUW

The Biden Administration’s DOL new rule that claims to aid #independentcontractors will do the exact opposite and make it extremely difficult for companies to work with all self-employed independent contractors. Read the full article here: shorturl.at/egzI6

As we wrap up the first month of the year, take a dive into the top 10 facts about the war on #independentcontractors in the U.S.: laborunionnews.substack.com/p/explainer-to…

A new study assesses the impact of worker reclassification and how California’s AB5 law has had a more lasting negative effect on the #workforce than one may believe: shorturl.at/akGMX

Happy #MembershipMonday! A special shoutout to Medcurate for joining the CWI. Medcurate gives healthcare pros more flexibility over their schedules and where they work—all without an agency go-between. medcurate.com

A pro-flexibility approach is stretching beyond #independentwork as all workers in today's economy are now seeking to be empowered through flexibility in terms of workplace autonomy, benefit portability, and geographic adaptability: shorturl.at/ijklH

CWI expresses disappointment with the DOL’s final rule regarding the classification of #independentcontractors. Read our full statement here: lnkd.in/gJXccCji

Check out the House Education and Workforce Committee hearing on #independentworkers including discussion about CWI endorsed Modern Worker Empowerment Act. edworkforce.house.gov/calendar/event…

The CWI would like to congratulate our Executive Director Dao Nguyen for being made a top lobbyist due to her spectacular ongoing work with the Coalition. Keep up the good work on behalf of #independentworkers! lobbyinginstitute.com/post/nile-anno…

It turns out, most Americans don’t actually need to do #independentwork after a recent survey revealed 26% pick up side hustles because they wanted extra spending money, while only 14% do it because they need help paying for their bills. Learn more here: rb.gy/sfpiqz