JMA’s Organizing Director Erica Iheme is leading the charge to develop a cutting-edge training program for organizers. In a new video, she shares her vision for JMA’s future. This program will equip our team with the skills and tools they
In a lawsuit in federal court, 10 current and former Alabama inmates are arguing that the state systemically denies parole to people on work release because the state benefits by keeping a big piece of each paycheck.
Valle Unido, una nueva coalición de grupos comunitarios, laborales y ambientales, hace un llamado a las empresas que buscan extraer litio a asumir compromisos vinculantes para un Valle del Litio.
“Part of the unveiling of the Valle Unido coalition this week was a statement about community benefits, which the corporations have talked about doing in a voluntary way, and the community is demanding that that be mandatory. That need for
Community, labor, and environmental groups call on Lithium companies to commit to good jobs and a healthy environment for Imperial Valley residents CALIPATRIA, CA.–Valle Unido Por Beneficios Comunitarios (Valle Unido), a new coalition of community, labor, and environmental groups, calls
Contact:Jobs to Move America, Lauren LaBordellaborde@jobstomoveamerica.org Jobs to Move America Launches Community Benefits Agreement Resource Center CBARC will partner with communities and employers to develop strong, equitable agreements. Jobs to Move America (JMA), a national nonprofit organization, is launching its
On October 23, 2024, Jobs to Move America (JMA) co-hosted a “Community Benefits Agreements: A Tool for Creating Good Jobs” webinar with the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program (EOP) as a part of the EOP’s Job Quality in Practice webinar
by Valerie Lizárraga Today, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)’s updates to the Uniform Grants Guidance released on April 4, 2024 officially go into effect. These are some of the most substantial changes to the Uniform Grants Guidance—which determines
by Erica Iheme It has often been said that the things that get you elevated are the things that you tend to do less of when you elevate. After heavy consideration, I have decided to step away from the position
by Aesha Mahmoud This morning, Jobs to Move America filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) for violating state and federal open bidding laws in a $730 million contract awarded to Hyundai Rotem. Hyundai
