Metro can move forward on subway car plans ahead of Olympics after deal
Metro can move forward on subway car plans ahead of Olympics after deal – Los Angeles TimesDownload View the article on the LA Times website here.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
Erica Iheme on Investing in the Future of Organizing
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
Transportation Unions and Jobs to Move America Demand Transparency on MTA’s Multi-Billion Dollar Kawasaki Rail Car Contract
Labor groups denounce MTA’s refusal to disclose job quality commitments; Jobs to Move America files lawsuit following years of stonewalling NEW YORK – Today, labor unions and advocacy organizations, including the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART), Transport
Micron’s $6B CHIPS funding should have more strings attached, critics say
Jobs to Move America—who are part of the CNY Good Jobs for Equitable Access coalition organizing ahead of Micron’s New York construction—are concerned that Micron hasn’t been clear about what a “good job” is before moving into an area with
Alabama says they are safe enough for KFC, but too dangerous for parole
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.