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
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.
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
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
