Press Releases

02/19/2019

We Must End the Economic War among the States. Here’s How, Urges Watchdog

Washington, DC—Good Jobs First, the watchdog group on economic development incentives, today released a strategic proposal for ending the “economic war among the states.”

02/14/2019

New York City Sets Outstanding Precedent for Communities Everywhere in Amazon Victory

For Immediate Release February 14, 2019

01/31/2019

Trump and Gou Should Cancel Foxconn Deal, Make Racine Whole

Good Jobs First executive director Greg LeRoy made the following statement concerning the new admission by Foxconn Technology Group that it may never actually manufacture anything in Racine County, Wisconsin

01/15/2019

Report: Big Banks Rank High Among Corporations Paying the Most Penalties in Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Cases

Washington, DC, January 15, 2019--A new report on employment discrimination and sexual harassment cases finds that major banks rank high among those big companies that have paid the most in damages and settlements.

12/04/2018

Subsidies Cost Schools at Least $1.8 Billion Last Year

Washington, DC—A new report from Good Jobs First finds that public schools across the country lost at least $1.8 billion last year as a result of economic development tax incentives granted to corporations. The study analyzes the financial reports of 5,600 of the nation’s 13,500 independent public school districts.