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We began with a comprehensive review of more than 20 existing frameworks and definitions. We then hosted a series of conversations with leaders across sectors, including labor, advocacy, business, research, workforce development, investment, and philanthropy, who have worked to advance good jobs, hearing their priorities and perspectives on what defines a good job and what would make a new statement effective. Based on that work, we drafted an initial statement, which we then shared for additional feedback. We are especially grateful to the Families and Workers Fund Essential Leaders Council for sharing insights, and to the Aspen Institute Business and Society Program and JUST Capital for co-hosting feedback sessions with business leaders. The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program and the Families and Workers Fund are deeply thankful to the following individuals, who took time to read and provide comments and feedback on the Statement on Good Jobs. Their input informed our definition of good jobs and helped shape the statement. Please note these acknowledgements do not imply sign-on or support of the statement.

Kim Hughes American Electric Power Laney Brown Avangrid Roy Bahat Bloomberg Beta Katie Bach, Annelies Goger, and Martha Ross Brookings Institution Kathy Tran Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Jason Rahlan Ceridian Erin Wolford, Tawanda Starms, and Scott Scansen Chipotle Melissa Hoover Democracy at Work Institute Julie Biberstein Equinix Ashley Putnam Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Sarah Kalloch Good Jobs Institute Daniel Schneider Harvard Kennedy School Madison West Intel Erica Bouris International Rescue Committee Yungsuhn Park and Rajib Guha James Irvine Foundation Tameshia Bridges Mansfield Jobs for the Future Alex Camardelle Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Alison Omens JUST Capital Don Baylor Lafayette Square Jenny Calvert Rodriguez Levi Strauss & Co. Mariana Viturro National Domestic Workers Alliance
Amanda Cage National Fund for Workforce Solutions Rick Plympton Optimax Systems, Inc Bulbul Gupta Pacific Community Ventures Tyler Spalding PayPal Abbie Langstrom PolicyLink Marie Wiggins Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Celeste Riche Results for America Peter Callstrom San Diego Workforce Partnership Becky Wasserman SEIU Awesta Sarkash Small Business Majority Jeffrey Bill Sunrise Treatment Center Patrick W. Gross The Lovell Group Michelle Talarico The Picnic Basket Catering Collective Adrian Haro and Jeshua John The Workers Lab Ken Jacobs UC Berkeley Labor Center Debra Cimino and Kevin Cammarata Verizon Jen Gresham Work for Humanity Ellen G. Frank-Miller Workforce & Organizational Research Center (WORC) Louise Auerhahn Working Partnerships Elisabeth Jacobs Workrise

Read the Statement

This statement puts forth a shared definition of good jobs, supported by more than 100 organizations and leaders representing business, labor, workforce development, policy, philanthropy, and research.

Sign the Statement

The Good Jobs Champions Group is committed to furthering the movement for good jobs through our daily work, and we invite you to do the same.

Take Action

We all have a role to play in advancing good jobs. In this post, we lay out a range of actions that can contribute to realizing this vision.

News and Announcements

More than 100 companies, organizations, and leaders have signed on to the Statement on Good Jobs.

Quotes from Signatories

The Statement on Good Jobs signatories represent leaders working across public and private sectors nationwide who recognize the urgency and potential to advance good jobs.

Process

Learn how we developed the Statement on Good Jobs. We are deeply thankful to all who provided comments and feedback.

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I’m proud to sign the #GoodJobsChampions statement and commit to ensuring that workers enjoy stability, mobility, equity, respect, and voice on the job.

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Millions of people work hard and play by the rules, but can barely get by. It doesn’t have to be this way. Organizations can work together to solve the #jobquality crisis. Join the #GoodJobsChampions today.

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#GoodJobs are essential to our economy, democracy, businesses, families, and communities. But fewer than half of workers report having a good job. Let’s make them accessible to all. Will you join the #GoodJobsChampions?

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Millions of workers struggle with low wages, inadequate benefits, discrimination, harassment, and the daily challenges of low-quality jobs. Join the #GoodJobsChampions and lead the fight for a better future of work.

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The first step in improving #jobquality is agreeing on what a good job is. This definition by the #GoodJobsChampions is supported by leaders in business, labor, policy, philanthropy, and more. Will you add your name?

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Work of all kinds is too often dehumanized, with jobs designed for processes over people — especially for women and people of color. Let’s confront these inequities and make #goodjobs available to all.

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What’s in a good job? 1) Economic Stability: #GoodJobs ensure workers can meet basic needs — healthy food, a safe place to live, healthcare, and other essentials — for themselves and their families.

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What’s in a good job? 2) Economic Mobility: #GoodJobs provide an equitable chance at hiring and mobility through learning, advancement, recognition, and opportunities to save and build wealth.

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What’s in a good job? 3) Equity, Respect & Voice: #GoodJobs respect all workers’ contributions, help them understand the impact of their work, and listen and act upon their concerns and ideas.

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More than 100 leaders and organizations have signed on to a shared definition of #goodjobs — which will help to build a future where every job is a good job. Will you add your name? Join the #GoodJobsChampions.

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