LAANE Research on Economic Crisis

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LAANE Research on Economic Crisis

Transforming the Gateway to L.A.: The Economic Benefits of a Sustainable Tourism Model (2009)

In this report, LAANE examines the impact of two major achievements on Century Corridor: (1) the Living Wage Ordinance, which went into effect in July 2008; and (2) the successful negotiation of collective bargaining agreements at four of the 12 Century Corridor hotels. A coalition of community members, workers, and clergy leaders joined together to transform thousands of low wage hotel jobs into good, quality jobs.  With the support of the Mayor and City Council, their efforts have resulted in a Living Wage Ordinance and four union contracts. View Report »

Los Angeles On The Edge Part II (2009)
This report, based on the latest federal data, examines the alarmingly high poverty rates for Los Angeles County. The statistics reveal that one in five children in the County—and one out of every four in the city of Los Angeles—live in poverty. View Report

Los Angeles On The Edge Part I (2009)
Based on the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau, this study analyzes income, earnings and health insurance rates in Los Angeles County. The statistics reveal that the county has the lowest levels of health care insurance coverage in the U.S., with 22% of all residents, or 2.2 million people, lacking health insurance.View Report

Building Opportunity: Investing in Our Future Through a Port Construction Careers Policy (2009)
This report quantifies planned investment in the Port of Los Angeles over the next ten years and recommends the adoption of a Port of Los Angeles Construction Careers and Green Jobs Policy. This policy will ensure that the anticipated massive public investment in the Port creates good jobs and expands opportunity for local residents, especially those residing near the Port of L.A. View Report