Paul Booth was a dear friend, a steadfast supporter, a longtime advocate, and a thought partner to the Jobs With Justice network. Paul was an organizer of organizations, campaigns, and coalitions. He opened the door for countless students, anti-war activists, citizen organizers, and working people to assert their voice in… Read More»
Shannan Reaze has advice to those who want to make change happen: “Look to the South.” The Atlanta Jobs With Justice Executive Director explains that “Southern workers are leading right now. We’re fighting conservatism; as it’s the only organizing we know. We’ve had a vision for the South – to… Read More»
In the last six weeks, educators and school employees in politically red states have taken direct action to improve conditions for themselves and their students. Their militancy models what it means for working people to act like a union—regardless of how employers define them. Like the Memphis sanitation workers 50… Read More»
Across the state of Oklahoma, tens of thousands of teachers have walked off the job. They’re converging on the state capitol in Oklahoma City to take a stand for high-quality public schools. Will you have their backs? Add your name to our message and let the teachers in Oklahoma know you… Read More»
Baseball season begins this week and fans across the country will see their favorite players and all-stars play in places like Yankee Stadium, Fenway Park, and Wrigley Field. The season commencement will also be cause for celebration for the former farm team players who advanced to the majors for the… Read More»
Everyone deserves the freedom to live great lives and the ability to support their families. But the astronomical costs of child care and elder care put a damper on the enjoyment that comes along with caring for a loved one. Once baby boomers reach retirement age, and life spans continue… Read More»
Join Jobs With Justice, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, and the National Women’s Law Center on Wednesday, March 7 at 5 pm est / 2 pm pst for a live conversation on how to prevent and combat sexual harassment in the workplace. Jobs With Justice Executive Director Sarita Gupta, AFSCME President Lee Saunders, AFSCME… Read More»
Together we marched, chanted, and stood up for decent pay, affordable health care, quality schools, vibrant communities, as well as an end to a rigged system and economy.
Nominations are now open for the 2018 Discount Foundation Legacy Award! The award identifies, supports and celebrates an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and contributed significantly to the workers’ rights movement in the United States and/or globally. In addition to being publicly recognized for their remarkable contributions to the… Read More»
This February not only marks Black History month, but also underscores the ongoing fight for racial and economic justice. We are living in a moment where our elected leaders feel comfortable exhibiting white supremacy, refer to African and Caribbean countries as “shitholes,” and proclaim that racism should be the norm.… Read More»