See below for links to other resources helpful to MAPE members.

UC Berkeley Labor Center

• "The Union Effect in California #1: Wages, Benefits, and Use of Public Safety Net Programs." Click here to read.
• "The Union Effect in California #2: Gains for Women, Workers of Color, and Immigrants." Click here to read.
• Video: "The Union Effect in California." Click here to watch the video.
• "Low-Wage Work in California Data Explorer." Click here to learn more. 
• "Investing in Early Care and Education: The Economic Benefits for California." Click here to learn more. 

Center for American Progress: What do unions do for the middle class?

California Public Employee Relations

California Alliance for Retired Americans

California Budget & Policy Center

• Threatened Health Coverage for Millions of Californians. Click here to read.  
• Dollars for Child Care and Preschool in 2018-19 Near Pre-Recession Levels With Boost From One-Time Funding. Click here to read. 
• "The Racial Wealth Gap: What California Can Do About a Long-Standing Obstacle to Shared Prosperity." Click here to read the report.
• "Millions of Children Are Eligible for Subsidized Child Care, but Only a Fraction Received Services in 2017." Click here to read the fact sheet. 
• "First Look: Governor's Inaugural Budget Proposal Includes Bold and Smart Investments, While Maintaining Fiscal Health." Read the report. 
• Policy Insights 2019: Transforming Student Financial Aid and Increasing College Access. Click here to learn more and register.
• "Creating an Affordable-College Model for California." Click here to read the report. 
• "The High Cost of Child Care Underscores the Need for Supporting Families With Children of All Ages." Click here to read the fact sheet. 
• "Subsidized Child Care Can Help Reduce Barriers to Success for Children of Color, but Few Receive It in California." Click here to read the fact sheet. 
• Data Hits Highlight Prevalence of Child Poverty in California; Racial and Ethnic Disparities. Click here to see Data Hit 1. Click here to see Data Hit 2. Click here to see Data Hit 3. 
• "Nearly 9 in 10 Undocumented Adults With Low Incomes Lack Health Coverage." Click here to learn more. 
• "5 Ways California's Financial Aid Program Can Better Serve Students." Click here to read the blog post. 
• "3.6 Million Californians Would Benefit if California Takes Bold Action to Expand Coverage and Improve Affordability." Click here to read the policy brief. 
• Statement from Chris Hoene on the Governor's Revised Budget Proposal. Click here to read the statement. 
• "This Mother's Day Let's Make Sure All Mothers Have a Chance to Celebrate." Click here to read the blog post.
• "First Look: Governor's Revised Budget Emphasizes Bold Proposals and Fiscal Resilience, Leaves Room for Other Investments." Click here to read the full report.

Union Communication Services at The Worker Institute

• Info and Analysis for Today's Unionists: Monday, May 20, 2019. Click here to read.

Toons Mag: Ten Reasons We're Against Unions. Click here to read.