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Off the Rails: Inequality, Insecurity, and Unsafe Conditions at Kawasaki’s U.S. Manufacturing Facilities

A newly released report from Jobs to Move America and Cornell University’s Climate Jobs Institute reveals troubling findings about working conditions at MTA contractor Kawasaki’s railcar manufacturing facilities in New York and Nebraska.  Citing low pay, hazardous conditions and widespread

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New Report: Inequality, Insecurity, and Unsafe Conditions at Kawasaki’s U.S. Manufacturing Facilities in New York and Nebraska

Contact:                                                               FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Troy Newsometnewsome@jobstomoveamerica.org(832) 451-9489 Community and

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JMA condemns ICE raid at Georgia Hyundai Motor and LG Energy Solution Facility

Jobs to Move America condemns the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid conducted this week at the Hyundai Motor and LG Energy Solution battery plant in Ellabell, Georgia.  Yesterday, a reported 475 workers, hardworking parents, loving neighbors and community

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LA Metro and JMA Settlement Resolves $730 Million Contract Dispute, Protecting U.S. Workers in the Face of Mounting Olympic Pressures

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:                                                                               JMA: Aesha Mahmoud(562) 269 – 9193 amahmoud@jobstomoveamerica.org LA Metro and JMA Settlement Resolves $730 Million Contract Dispute, Protecting U.S. Workers in the Face of Mounting Olympic Pressures LA Metro commits to strengthening its practices to promote

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A Case Study of the New Flyer of America Inc. Community Benefits Agreement: Lessons Learned in the Bus Manufacturing Industry

Community benefits agreements, once primarily used for real estate development projects, are increasingly used in the manufacturing space as a tool to ensure that public investments yield measurable results for the public. The case study by Athena Nicole Last, PhD,

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Celebrating Women in Manufacturing: Honoring the Past, Empowering the Future

This Women’s History Month, I celebrate the resilience and strength of women in manufacturing—those who have broken barriers, driven innovation, and shaped our workforce. From Rosie the Riveter to today’s factory floor leaders, our contributions have strengthened communities and transformed industries.

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Black History Month 2025: Honoring Black Labor and Uplifting Black Voices

by Larry HodgeSenior Alabama Organizer As we celebrate Black History Month, we recognize that African Americans have always been on the front lines of labor struggles —whether in the factories, on the docks, in government jobs, or in domestic work.

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Birmingham Leverages Public Funding for the Most Public Good with Historic Local Hire Ordinance

Public goods for the most public good is more than a slogan—it’s a mission and framework for how JMA builds a better world. A Local Hire Ordinance passed unanimously by the Birmingham, Alabama City Council in January is a perfect example. 

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Leveraging Public Funding to Strengthen Worker Protections

The successful union drive at New Flyer demonstrates how employers listen to their workers much better when their public funding is on the line.