USPS should seriously consider letting Milwaukee build its new mail trucks
The Service and city government could work closely with REV Group to draft up a jobs creation program similar to Jobs to Move America’s U.S. Employment Plan (USEP).
Cuomo issues RFP to manufacture new subway cars in the U.S.
MTA’s subway car RFP includes provision to encourage U.S. job creation
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) request for proposals (RFP) for the purchase of 1,025 new subway cars features a “U.S. employment plan,” which includes incentives aimed at encouraging manufacturers to create jobs, advocacy group Jobs to Move America (JMA) announced
The MTA can rescue suffering workers: Use the capital plan to create good jobs
The MTA capital plan offers us the means to get back on track. We can create opportunities for more manufacturing right here in New York, particularly in the New York City area, where the problems of income inequality are most
Investing in public transit lifts up working people
Access to reliable, affordable public transportation is a gateway to a better quality of life that comes from good jobs, quality public education and other public services. For the millions of Americans who can’t afford a vehicle, a simple bus
‘Women Can Build: Re-Envisioning Rosie’ art exhibit highlights working women at White House summit
On June 14, 5,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C., for the first-ever White House Summit focused on gender equity.
United State of Women summit to feature Women Can Build: Re-envisioning Rosie Exhibit
Jobs to Move America (JMA), and the AFL-CIO are partnering to sponsor a one-day display of photographs from the Women Can Build: Re-envisioning Rosie exhibit during the White House United State of Women Summit.
Where to turn if you want American-made Amtrak trains
To help manufacturers along in the process, the Los Angeles-based Jobs to Move America coalition launched a new website on Monday, touting a workforce redevelopment resource bank to assist companies in making sure their bids create jobs for Americans.
U.S. workforce development webinar educates railcar manufacturers
Representatives of the world’s largest railcar manufacturing companies learned about best-practices in American workforce development, diversity, and outreach to disadvantaged workers via an informational webinar hosted this week by the Jobs to Move America coalition.
Coalition hosts webinar and launches website to provide resources for manufacturers, rail experts, and advocates
On April 7, representatives of the world’s largest railcar manufacturing companies learned about best-practices in American workforce development, diversity, and outreach to disadvantaged workers via an informational webinar hosted by the Jobs to Move America coalition.