New Coalition Calls for Justice in Lithium Valley Development
Made Up of Environmental and Social Justice Organizations and Unions, Valle Unido Por Beneficios Comunitarios is Speaking Out on Behalf of Northend, Valley
What California and RFK Jr. have in common
Valle Unido por Beneficios Comunitarios was mentioned in Politco's California Climate newsletter.
Jobs to Move America Launches Community Benefits Agreement Resource Center
Contact:Jobs to Move America, Lauren LaBordellaborde@jobstomoveamerica.org Jobs to Move America Launches Community Benefits Agreement Resource Center CBARC will partner with communities and employers to develop strong, equitable agreements. Jobs to Move America (JMA), a national nonprofit organization, is launching its
JMA Co-Hosts Community Benefits Agreements Webinar With The Aspen Institute
On October 23, 2024, Jobs to Move America (JMA) co-hosted a “Community Benefits Agreements: A Tool for Creating Good Jobs” webinar with the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program (EOP) as a part of the EOP’s Job Quality in Practice webinar
OMB’s Uniform Grants Guidance Updates Take Effect Today, Empowering Communities and Workers
by Valerie Lizárraga Today, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)’s updates to the Uniform Grants Guidance released on April 4, 2024 officially go into effect. These are some of the most substantial changes to the Uniform Grants Guidance—which determines
A New Dawn of JMA Organizing
by Erica Iheme It has often been said that the things that get you elevated are the things that you tend to do less of when you elevate. After heavy consideration, I have decided to step away from the position
Labor advocates sue Metro over $730-million contract to build subway cars. Will it hurt Olympic planning?
Jobs to Move America is suing to force the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to rebid a $730-million order of subway cars.
Jobs to Move America files lawsuit against LA Metro alleging violations of state and federal contracting law
by Aesha Mahmoud This morning, Jobs to Move America filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) for violating state and federal open bidding laws in a $730 million contract awarded to Hyundai Rotem. Hyundai
Jobs to Move America Files Lawsuit Against LA Metro Alleging Violations of State and Federal Contracting Law
JMA: Aesha Mahmoud(562) 269-9193amahmoud@jobstomoveamerica.org LOS ANGELES, September 16, 2024 – Jobs to Move America (JMA), a national public interest organization, has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“LA Metro”) for violating state and federal
How Much Will the CHIPS Act Help the Workers Who Make Them?
Despite initially having high hopes, deputy director of Jobs to Move America Miranda Nelson expresses frustration with Commerce’s rollout of the CHIPS policy.