The American Dream at Work ESCA is the voice in Washington, D.C. that speaks exclusively for employee-owned S corporations ("S ESOPs").
Since 1998, ESCA’s membership has grown to represent more than 220,000 employee-owners in virtually every state in the nation. ESCA company members engage in a broad spectrum of business activities and are a variety of sizes – from 25-person businesses to companies with 25,000+ employee-owners – but all have one thing in common: a commitment to preserving the S corporation ESOP structure and expan
12/20/2023
True or False?
True: Employee-owners are more financially secure and less worried about their economic positions than other American workers.
Employee-ownership delivers financial security to our members. See more:
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11/15/2023
Regardless of the economic climate, S ESOPs are a major force of economic growth and job security. Learn more:
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10/31/2023
Amid turnover and hiring challenges, employee-owned S corporations stand out among their peers with better retention rates and worker satisfaction. Research by the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) unveils how employee ownership nurtures loyalty and stability in today's economy. Read more via PLANSPONSOR:
S Corporation ESOPs Result in Lower Quit Rates | PLANSPONSOR Plan sponsors whose workforce has access to Employee Stock Ownership Plans may accrue benefits of reduced worker turnover, research shows.
10/24/2023
The S ESOP model has proven to succeed amidst economic uncertainties. While overall U.S. private employment in 2008 fell by 2.8%, employment in S corporation ESOP companies rose by 2%. The stats speak for themselves. See for yourself:
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10/16/2023
Rep. Ron Kind & Congressman Erik Paulsen led bipartisan efforts to encourage private, employee-owned companies, boosting savings and retirement security. Learn more in a new op-ed in The Hill:
Employee ownership could be the key to solving our retirement security crisis It is now up to the Labor Department to seize this tremendous opportunity by supporting ESOPs and washing away regulatory uncertainty.
10/10/2023
Thank you to Rep. David Rouzer for meeting with us to discuss how employee ownership can help Americans save for a better retirement future.
10/05/2023
“At a time when retirement seems out of reach for many Americans, there is clear and convincing evidence that people who work for private businesses with employee stock ownership plans have far greater retirement security than the average American.” Read more via The Hill:
Employee ownership could be the key to solving our retirement security crisis It is now up to the Labor Department to seize this tremendous opportunity by supporting ESOPs and washing away regulatory uncertainty.
10/03/2023
Thank you Senator Catherine Cortez Masto for meeting with our members from Pacific Steel & Recycling, Rummel Construction, Inc., and Emery Sapp & Sons to talk about ways to advance employee ownership for more companies and working Americans
10/02/2023
Thank you to ESCA members from Messer Construction Co. and Metcut Research who participated in our recent Federal Policy Conference and Lobby Day in Washington D.C. We continue to make great progress building bipartisan support for employee ownership.
09/21/2023
ESOPs are good for jobs, the economy, and helping Americans plan for their retirement. Explore the numerous benefits associated with empowering employees through ownership.
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09/19/2023
ICYMI: Embracing the power of employee ownership! Ferrellgas commemorates 25 years of employee-ownership, empowering workers to shape their future and create a thriving workplace. Get the latest below:
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/07/18/2706557/31028/en/Ferrellgas-Celebrates-ESOP-s-25th-Anniversary.html
09/12/2023
Our mission at ESCA is simple: Promote employee-ownership. Our members create and sustain resilient jobs, generate far-reaching economic activity, and promote substantial retirement savings. Get the facts:
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