Great view from the CLC suite at last week’s Nats vs Phillies game. Thanks to our stakeholder members and congressional staff for making it a fun evening!

Welcome back Hill staffers!  In appreciation of your hard work, please come visit our ice cream truck TOMORROW for a free sweet treat on behalf of the Critical Labor Coalition. We’ll be serving scoops from 2-4 PM at the corner of D Street and New Jersey Ave (staff ID required). @senate_committee_staffer, @senatedems, @housedemocrats, @congressionalblackcaucus, @Congressional_scheduler, @womenscongress, @judiciarydems, @judiciarygob, @senjudiciarygop, @housejuddems, @newdemocratcoalition, @ffcongress, @committee_on_ways_and_memes, @memes.house.gov, @housegop, @senategop, @hispaniccaucus

CLC Executive Director @mchally21 joined other workforce leaders at the North Dakota Department of Commerce’s Global Talent Summit this week.  Chally served as a panelist on the economic impact of Global Talent, highlighting the critical role a skilled, diverse workforce plays in strengthening America’s economy.

CLC thanks @SenToddYoung and @RepNateMoran for introducing the WAGES Act. By helping to offset the cost of apprenticeships and training expenses through tax credits for employers, this bill supports in-demand career pathways and helps employers invest in our future workforce.

Military spouses serve alongside those in uniform, and they deserve greater opportunities to build stable careers. In @starsandstripes, CLC Executive Director @mchally21 explains why restoring and expanding #WOTC should be part of the solution. stripes.com/opinion/2026-08-…

“WOTC helps those who have been out of work rejoin the workforce and supports businesses along the way.” Thank you, @SenBillCassidy, for your continued leadership on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. It’s time for Congress to reauthorize and extend this proven workforce tool. #LaborShortage youtube.com/watch?v=B8c6QTi5…

President Trump’s new Military Spouse Commission is an important step toward tackling employment barriers. Congress should build on it by renewing the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and expanding it to military spouses—creating opportunity and strengthening family financial security. #LaborShortage foxnews.com/politics/first-f…

CLC is calling on the House Judiciary Committee to hold a hearing on the bipartisan Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. H.R. 5494 creates a legal, market-driven pathway to help employers fill critical year-round jobs and protect US workers. tinyurl.com/2ycn5ptf

A record 105.8 million Americans were outside the labor force in June--more than in COVID or the Great Recession! CLC is working to end the labor shortage and get people back into the workforce! nypost.com/2026/07/22/busine…

CLC has hit the ground running in 2026—engaging policymakers, advancing legislation, launching the WOTC Works! campaign and expanding our portfolio to include AI and apprenticeships. Read more in our mid-year report: static1.squarespace.com/stat…

Thank you to @jcrenshaw_dc of the @USChamber’s C_TEC for briefing CLC members today on “AI and the Future of Work: How Businesses Can Lead.” A great discussion on practical, risk-based policies that promote responsible AI adoption, innovation and workforce development.

Excluding the Covid-era jobs market, the U.S. labor force participation rate is at its lowest since June 1976. CLC advocates for solutions to grow the US workforce. #LaborShortage cnbc.com/2026/07/02/job-seek…

Connie Schmidt Kirman is a Kumon Learning Franchisee from New Jersey. She discusses how the Work Opportunity Tax Credit has benefited her employees and her 18-year business. #WOTCWorks! youtu.be/vrp0_F0BzIc

Our "WOTC Works!" campaign is live and calling on employers to speak up. If your business has used WOTC to hire, train or retain workers, Congress needs to hear from you. Share your story and help protect this proven hiring tool. criticallaborcoalition.org/w… #WOTCWorks

A deep dive on the need for digital skills in the workforce at the CLC Lunch & Learn with the @SkillsCoalition. Many thanks to Amanda Bergson-Shilcock, Megan Evans and Jeffrey Connor-Naylor and all of our CLC members who attended.

In Florida’s construction industry, the labor shortage is showing up in delayed projects, rising costs and growing concerns about whether production can keep up with demand. Workforce challenges require workforce solutions. wftv.com/news/local/labor-sh…

Thank you @RepClayFuller for meeting with CLC members today to discuss manufacturing, retail and other industries facing labor shortages. #laborshortage

When 1 in 3 men are neither working nor looking for work, it’s a warning sign for our economy. Employers need stronger talent pipelines, modernized workforce training and policies that help bring more people back into the labor force. #LaborShortage washingtonpost.com/business/…