@DOWInstitute

Launched by @SherrodBrown and dedicated to the people who make this country work. Creating an economy where all work is valued.

 Columbus, OH
dignityofworkinstitute.org
Joined March 2025
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All work has dignity. Americans are working harder than ever, with less to show for it.    @SherrodBrown is launching the Dignity of Work Institute to create an economy where work is valued, workers benefit from the wealth they create, and everyone can afford a decent living.
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According to reporting from NPR, 1 in 5 middle-class renters couldn’t pay their full rent at least once last year. Working hard should mean being able to afford the basics, including a place to live. #DignityOfWork #CostOfLiving #HousingAffordability #Rent #Workers #MiddleClass
Graphic with a yellow background and the label “In the News.” Headline reads: “1 in 5 middle-class renters couldn't pay their full rent at least once last year.” Below, text reads: “Working hard should mean you can keep a roof over your head.” A screenshot of a September 2026 NPR article titled “It’s getting harder to afford rent in the U.S., even for middle-income families” appears underneath, featuring a photo of a “For Rent” sign in front of an apartment building.

ALT Graphic with a yellow background and the label “In the News.” Headline reads: “1 in 5 middle-class renters couldn't pay their full rent at least once last year.” Below, text reads: “Working hard should mean you can keep a roof over your head.” A screenshot of a September 2026 NPR article titled “It’s getting harder to afford rent in the U.S., even for middle-income families” appears underneath, featuring a photo of a “For Rent” sign in front of an apartment building.

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After decades of working, many Americans look forward to retirement, but for some, the numbers aren’t adding up. Rising grocery prices, property taxes, insurance premiums, and medical bills mean that many who thought they might be able to retire are finding they can’t afford it.
Graphic with a yellow background and the label “In the News.” Headline reads: “For some Americans, retirement doesn't mean they can afford to stop working.” Below, text reads: “What may have looked like a comfortable retirement on paper turns out to be something else when the bills start rising.” A screenshot of an October 2026 Washington Post article titled “Why retirees are going back to work” appears underneath, featuring a photo of an older man walking down a staircase.

ALT Graphic with a yellow background and the label “In the News.” Headline reads: “For some Americans, retirement doesn't mean they can afford to stop working.” Below, text reads: “What may have looked like a comfortable retirement on paper turns out to be something else when the bills start rising.” A screenshot of an October 2026 Washington Post article titled “Why retirees are going back to work” appears underneath, featuring a photo of an older man walking down a staircase.

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We couldn’t agree more. 60% of workers we surveyed have worked more than one job. Working hard should mean getting ahead – not barely getting by. #DignityOfWork #WorkingPeople #MultipleJobs #CostOfLiving #Wages #EconomicSecurity #Workers
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“Back-to-school” headlines may be over, but for parents the costs don't end. When we looked at what parents were saying online about back-to-school costs, school lunch was the biggest topic.
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And the price of that food is more expensive than ever – up nearly 8% compared to last year, according to @Groundwork, which can mean spending $100+ more, every single week.
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Read more about what parents are saying about the cost of raising a family: dignityofwork.substack.com/p… #CostOfLiving #SchoolLunch #Affordability #DignityOfWork
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Workers are working hard. They’re more productive than ever. So… where’s the payoff? For decades, productivity has kept climbing while worker pay hasn’t kept pace.
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People are putting in the work but too many aren’t seeing those gains reflected in their paychecks or financial security. Hard work should actually pay off. Read more in our Substack: dignityofwork.substack.com/ #DignityOfWork #WorkerVoices #Wages #Paycheck #HardWork
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Why do people choose gig work?
Graphic from the Dignity of Work Institute promoting its latest Water Cooler on gig work. Large text reads: “Gig Workers in Their Own Words: ‘I have to survive.’” Below, the subtitle reads: “Why gig work? Agency and awful alternatives.” The Dignity of Work Institute logo and dignityofwork.substack.com appear on the graphic.

ALT Graphic from the Dignity of Work Institute promoting its latest Water Cooler on gig work. Large text reads: “Gig Workers in Their Own Words: ‘I have to survive.’” Below, the subtitle reads: “Why gig work? Agency and awful alternatives.” The Dignity of Work Institute logo and dignityofwork.substack.com appear on the graphic.

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When we looked at more than 39,000 online posts about gig work, workers kept coming back to two things: control, and the lack of good alternatives. Control over when they work, how they work, and how they earn money. For many, the other jobs available to them don’t feel better.
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Our latest Water Cooler looks at gig work in workers’ own words. Read more: dignityofwork.substack.com/p… #DignityOfWork #GigWork #GigWorkers #Workers
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And guess where the money goes? Hint: it’s not to workers. 👀 Read more in our Substack: dignityofwork.substack.com/ #Workers #Wages #Economy #Productivity #Work
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Working hard is supposed to help you get ahead. So why is it that working MULTIPLE jobs isn’t enough for so many workers? We listen to what workers are saying about their experiences. Read more on our Substack: dignityofwork.substack.com/ #CostOfLiving #Wages #Workers #DignityOfWork
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AI, remote work, and job security are some of the biggest questions shaping work right now. At Blizzard Entertainment, workers themselves helped negotiate how they’ll be handled.
Dignity of Work Institute graphic about Blizzard Entertainment workers ratifying the video game industry’s first union contracts with the Communications Workers of America (CWA). Nearly 1,900 Blizzard workers secured workplace protections covering artificial intelligence and AI use, layoffs and recall rights, remote and hybrid work, job security, and four additional weeks of severance. The graphic features the September 9, 2026 CWA announcement, “Blizzard Entertainment Workers Ratify Historic Video Game Contracts with CWA.”

ALT Dignity of Work Institute graphic about Blizzard Entertainment workers ratifying the video game industry’s first union contracts with the Communications Workers of America (CWA). Nearly 1,900 Blizzard workers secured workplace protections covering artificial intelligence and AI use, layoffs and recall rights, remote and hybrid work, job security, and four additional weeks of severance. The graphic features the September 9, 2026 CWA announcement, “Blizzard Entertainment Workers Ratify Historic Video Game Contracts with CWA.”

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Nearly 1,900 workers just ratified contracts that include protections around layoffs, remote and hybrid work, AI use, severance, and more. #VideoGameWorkers #WorkersRights #WorkplaceAI #JobSecurity #DignityOfWork
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Dream job? Try “dream second-round interview”. Read “The Job Market is Broken”: dignityofwork.substack.com/p…
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There are two conversations happening about the economy. The headlines say: job growth, wage growth, productivity gains, a “moderating” market. Workers are asking: Can I find a job that pays enough? Can my family afford what we need? Is my job stable? Do I actually have options?
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Both deserve our attention. Because understanding the economy means understanding how it actually feels to live and work in it. #Economy #JobMarket #Workers #Headlines #DignityOfWork
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What parents are saying online offers a clear picture of just how hard families are working to make back-to-school costs fit into already-stretched budgets. Read the latest from DOWI: dignityofwork.substack.com/p…
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