By Hailey Allen, Sr. Communications Specialist | Birmingham, Alabama Every year on May 1, people around the world honor International Workers’ Day—a day shaped by walkouts, bold demands, and the enduring call for respect on the job. But behind the
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.
Labor and Community Groups Fight for the Inclusion of Semiconductor Manufacturing Workforce Training Incentive Program and Semiconductor Research & Development Project Program tax credits in Executive Budget SYRACUSE, NY – Jobs to Move America (JMA) and its union partners are
Jobs to Move America and Tennessee for All are proud to play a role in holding corporations accountable through deep coalition building and meaningful policy change in a region that was built on the free labor of enslaved Black people,
My name is Maria Svart and I recently joined JMA’s staff because I want a better and safer world for my family. We all deserve clean air and water and a fair chance to support those we love. We all,
“The vision for the CHIPS Act was to build our domestic semiconductor capacity while at the same time bringing good jobs to our communities,” said Khadeejah Ahmad, Syracuse organizing manager for Jobs to Move America. “Removing these types of requirements
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.
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.
The successful union drive at New Flyer demonstrates how employers listen to their workers much better when their public funding is on the line.
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
