Washington, D.C. – Jobs With Justice released the following statement Tuesday in response to the reintroduction of the Richard L. Trumka Protect The Right To Organize (PRO) Act in both houses of Congress. Those spearheading the legislation on Capitol Hill include Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate HELP committee… Read More»
The Protect the Right to Organize (PRO) Act seeks to strengthen the rights of workers to organize, bargain collectively, and engage in other concerted activities to improve their wages, benefits, and working conditions. The legislation was first introduced in Congress in May 2019 by Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA) and Senator… Read More»
On January 13, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security announced that noncitizen workers who are victims of, or witnesses to, labor rights violations can access a streamlined and expedited deferred action request process. This process will protect noncitizen workers from threats of immigration-related retaliation from exploitative employers. Workers will be… Read More»
Organizer Jameson is an Organizer with Jobs With Justice. Born in Kansas City, Jameson was raised by his mother and siblings in a Black, working-class family. This experience keeps him grounded in the need for true economic, social, and racial justice. Jameson’s background includes volunteer work in Columbia with Missouri Jobs… Read More»
Deputy Director for Organizational Strength Candace Johnson is the Deputy Director for Organizational Strength at Jobs With Justice, overseeing all of the systems and infrastructure that make our work possible. A proven leader with over 13 years of experience in multiple sectors, Candace is a tireless champion for deep systemic… Read More»
Change can be exhilarating and inspiring, while simultaneously anxiety-inducing. As a movement, we know how to navigate current systems – whether it be policy or labor institutions – but singular paths can create unimaginative and exclusionary practices. Is it time for a new movement playbook, or just a more nimble… Read More»
Change can be exhilarating and inspiring, while simultaneously anxiety-inducing. As a movement, we know how to navigate current systems – whether it be policy or labor institutions – but singular paths can create unimaginative and exclusionary practices. Is it time for a new movement playbook, or just a more nimble… Read More»
Washington, D.C. – Jobs With Justice released the statement below in support of Julie Su’s nomination for Labor Secretary following news that Labor Secretary Marty Walsh will leave his cabinet position next month. Statement from Erica Smiley, Executive Director of Jobs With Justice: “Jobs With Justice congratulates Secretary Walsh on… Read More»