The W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research is a nonpartisan, independent research organization, founded in 1945 to study policy-related employment issues and to implement workforce solutions. Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. https://www.upjohn.org/
What happens to the local economy when ICE comes to town? In a recent webinar, @aaronsojourner.org, @chloeneast.bsky.social, and @ericawilli.bsky.social discussed how the Twin Cities and DC weathered immigration enforcement surges. The findings are stark. Read more: https://bit.ly/4h5jTUH
The immigration crackdown in Minneapolis: How Operation Metro Surge affected the local economywww.upjohn.orgMost American employers use some kind of non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Once limited to protecting trade secrets, they have grown broader over time – but at what cost to others? In a recent paper, @aaronsojourner.org, Jason Sockin, and @evanpstarr.bsky.social investigate. https://bit.ly/4f5f3UK
How broad non-disclosure agreements leave job seekers in the darkbit.lyThe submission period for our 2026 Dissertation Awards is now closed. Thank you to all who applied. To learn more about this, and other awards we provide, head to our website: https://www.upjohn.org/grants-and-awards
Grants and Awardswww.upjohn.orgWe can’t solve the child care shortage without measuring it accurately. New research reflects how families really search for care, measuring childcare within a short drive and accounting for competition for slots. This provides a more realistic picture of local supply. https://bit.ly/4aV0qlD
To solve child care shortages, we first need to measure thembit.lyOur annual award recognizing the best PhD dissertation on employment-related issues is still taking submissions! All academic disciplines are welcome, as long as it has a major employment and policy focus. The deadline is July 20th. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vJxVQa #econsky, #fundsocsci
bit.lyTwo years into Bearcat Advantage, how is the place-based scholarship program helping Battle Creek students? Upjohn researchers led by @mmilleradams.bsky.social find that it’s increasing college-going. Here’s how: https://bit.ly/44uEt9n #econsky, #promiseprogram, #tutitionfree
It's not just for children. New research by @gabriellepepin.bsky.social and Yulya Truskinovky published in the National Tax Journal shows how expanding the Child and Dependent Care Credit could help millions of families caring for older adults.
buff.lyCongratulations to Upjohn Institute President Mike Horrigan, who has been elected vice president of the National Association for Business Economics. https://www.upjohn.org/news/upjohn-institute-president-michael-horrigan-elected-vice-president-national-association-business-economics #Econsky
Upjohn Institute President Michael Horrigan elected vice president of National Association of Business Economicswww.upjohn.orgOur annual award recognizing the best PhD dissertation on employment-related issues is still taking submissions! All academic disciplines are welcome, as long as it has a major employment and policy focus. The deadline is July 20th. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vJxVQa #econsky, #fundsocsci
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Early care & education services are spatially differentiated. Using cell-phone mobility data, we measure worker & consumer commutes in a novel way, at the provider level. Great working with @gabriellepepin.bsky.social, @jborowsky.bsky.social & Liz Davis. research.upjohn.org/cgi/viewcont...
Our annual award recognizing the best PhD dissertation on employment-related issues is still taking submissions! All academic disciplines are welcome, as long as it has a major employment and policy focus. The deadline is July 20th. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vJxVQa #econsky, #fundsocsci
Dissertation Award | Upjohn Institutebit.lyListen to @aaronsojourner.org speak about the economic impact of Operation Metro Surge in the newest episode of @epi.org's podcast.
PerazzaWork stuff! A shiny new episode of @epi.org's podcast is live, this time featuring @chloeneast.bsky.social, @aaronsojourner.org, and Erica Williams discussing "The Cost of DHS Attacks on Immigrants." Available wherever fine podcasts are downloaded. Also here: www.epi.org/podcast/
Most American employers use some kind of non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Once limited to protecting trade secrets, they have grown broader over time – but at what cost to others? In a recent paper, @aaronsojourner.org, Jason Sockin, and @evanpstarr.bsky.social investigate. https://bit.ly/4f5f3UK
How broad non-disclosure agreements leave job seekers in the darkbit.lyRead a new piece by @gabriellepepin.bsky.social on the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and how it can be used to make child and elder care affordable. #econsky
EconoFactThe rising costs of child and elder care is one of the largest expenses faced by families. How effective is the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit at helping people afford care, and what reforms could make it more accessible? @gabriellepepin.bsky.social explains econofact.org/can-a-tax-cr...
#JobsDay commentary from our own @aaronsojourner.org #econsky
Aaron SojournerHappy #JobsDay! It's a day early for our 250th birthday! At 8:30 am ET, @usbls.bsky.social delivers what’s usually one of the most-important signals abt how economy is changing Forecasts’ center: +115K jobs Unemployment rate (UR) steady at 4.3%
How can changing a single tax credit improve live for caregivers? @gabriellepepin.bsky.social explains in a new piece. #econsky
Briefing BookThe Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Falls Short—But It Could Do Better www.briefingbook.info/p/the-child-...
This month’s New Hires Quality Index explores hiring differences between public and private sector workers. Despite recent cuts to the federal workforce, new hires volume in the public sector has outpaced private sector volume even as earnings power has held up. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ggNXME
New Hires Quality Index slowly climbs, public-sector jobs outpace private-sector bit.lyOur annual award recognizing the best PhD dissertation on employment-related issues is still taking submissions! All academic disciplines are welcome, as long as it has a major employment and policy focus. The deadline is July 20th. Learn more: buff.ly/T0rqi6j #econsky
Dissertation Award | Upjohn InstituteThe W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research is now accepting submissions for its annual award recognizing the best PhD dissertation on employment-related issues. The Institute has sponsored…buff.lyIt’s not just for children. New research by @gabriellepepin.bsky.social and Yulya Truskinovky published in the National Tax Journal shows how expanding the Child and Dependent Care Credit could help millions of families caring for older adults.
Making the Child and Dependent Care Credit work for adult caregiversJune 23, 2026buff.ly