Against the Falling Tide: Working Families and the Economy

As the impact of recession lingers, low-income and working-class Americans struggle against the economic tide. Wages are declining and employment is stagnant. The 2012 elections only add to the uncertainty. What are the economic prospects for working families in New York and around the country? An insider’s experience of White House strategy and policy debates helps us make sense of the last two years, the coming 12 months, and beyond.

Children and Families, Government & CommunitiesAbigail KramerNovember 30, 20112012 election, Center for New York City Affairs, CNYCA, economy, employment, Henry Cohen Lecture, NYC, political campaigns, politics, recession, The New School, unemployment, wages, working-classComment