The EPIC Jobs Report for March 2026
Overview: Another Complex Labor Report Given the surprising complexity of recent jobs reports, it is time to start focusing on some of the drivers of employment change in the 21st…
Education, Workforce, and Retirement
The American worker is the backbone of our economy. They deserve every opportunity to succeed, from Pre-K through their working years and into retirement.
EPIC believes a strong American workforce starts with a good education and ends with a secure retirement plan. American workers are the best in the world; they deserve flexible, stable, and rewarding job opportunities.
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