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.
Building Birmingham’s Workforce: A Milestone for Economic Empowerment in the City of Birmingham
How a Local Hire Ordinance Will Create Jobs and Strengthen Birmingham’s Economy BIRMINGHAM, AL – In a historic move to promote local economic empowerment and equity, the Birmingham City Council unanimously passed a Local Hire Ordinance, which will leverage funding
Celebrating the Black labor movement in America
Troy Washington, JMA’s Assistant Director for Media, joined CBS New York to discuss Black History Month and the role of Black workers in the labor movement.
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
Labor and Community Groups Call On Micron to Adopt Good Jobs Platform Amid Company’s $6.1 Billion Award in Federal Funding
Groups call for community benefits agreement to protect workers and community Following the Department of Commerce’s announced award of $6.1 billion to Micron Technology, a coalition of Central New York groups is calling on the microchip company to make
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.
Imperial Valley residents launch coalition to demand accountability from lithium companies
A new coalition is calling on Imperial Valley companies to make commitments to the community.
Lanzan líderes comunitarios nueva coalición
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.