Worker Story: Daniel Cervantes
For Daniel Cervantes, being a role model for his three kids was important. And for years, he modeled hard work by leaving the house at 4 a.m. and coming back at around 8 p.m. Opportunities were scarce in Lancaster, so
U.S. School Buses May Never Be The Same Thanks to Biden’s Infrastructure Plan
The article highlights JMA’s work with allies Chispa and Sierra Club in advocating for electric school buses as well as putting a spotlight on UAW members at school bus factories in North Carolina and Oklahoma.
The facts about New Flyer
The Facts About New Flyer of America Inc., North America’s Largest Bus Manufacturer
Winnipeg bus manufacturer New Flyer accused of discriminatory practices in U.S. plants
Group took out newspaper ad accusing company of racism against Black, Latino employees
Now is the Time to Unleash the Power of Cities and States to Build Back Better
The bipartisan infrastructure bill currently in Congress presents an opportunity to rebuild from the pandemic and prepare for the worsening climate crisis.
Virtual event to focus on labor rights in the South
An upcoming virtual event to feature Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is to center on work in Alabama and across the South to build sport for labor rights, corporate and government accountability.
Game Changer Award awarded to Birmingham native Erica Iheme
The inaugural Game Changer Award from the National Women Innovating Labor Leadership (WILL) Empower program was awarded last Friday to Erica Iheme, the southern director at Jobs to Move America.
California manufacturers hit new training milestones
Two electric bus manufacturers, Proterra and BYD, have made remarkable training milestones in the rush to prepare U.S. workers for California’s green economy future.
JMA Southern Director Erica Iheme Wins Prestigious Game Changer Award
Erica Iheme, Southern Director at Jobs to Move America (JMA), has won the inaugural Game Changer Award by Women Innovating Labor Leadership (WILL) Empower, a group dedicated to training and nurturing the next generation of women labor leaders.