Washington, D.C. — The actions by Donald Trump, Pam Bondi, and Republican governors further threaten our fundamental freedoms, risk our democracy, and require a response from all of us. As a result, Jobs with Justice issued the following statement: The Trump administration’s recent militarization of our nation’s capital is a… Read More»
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Washington, D.C. — Jobs With Justice Executive Director Erica Smiley issued the following statement addressing the ongoing ICE raids targeting workplaces and workers’ efforts to resist ICE: Since Donald Trump’s return to office, his administration, alongside Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), have led a cruel, violent, and heartless campaign against… Read More»
Washington, D.C. — Jobs With Justice Executive Director Erica Smiley issued the following statement calling on the U.S. government to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia home: “The Trump administration’s ongoing assault on our freedoms, the rule of law, and the Constitution of the United States has reached crisis level as they… Read More»
The American oligarchy takes shape as tech billionaires share the inaugural platform with Donald Trump as he is sworn in as the nation’s 47th president. Washington, D.C.— Ahead of the Inauguration of Donald Trump, Erica Smiley, Executive Director of Jobs With Justice issued the following statement: “As Americans honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther… Read More»
Washington, D.C. — Following the announcement that the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) will rejoin the AFL-CIO, Jobs With Justice Executive Director Erica Smiley issued the following statement: “After 20 years apart, SEIU will rejoin the AFL-CIO, not simply to squash an old conflict but to invigorate the labor movement… Read More»
Washington, D.C. — As a federal government shutdown over the holidays looms, Jobs With Justice National Policy Director Adam Shah issued the following statement: “Elon Musk–the wealthiest man in the world–is getting the first returns off the huge investment he made to put Donald Trump back in the White House.… Read More»
Washington, D.C.— Following President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Secretary of Labor, Erica Smiley, Executive Director of Jobs With Justice, one of the nation’s leading organizations focused on labor and workers’ rights, issued the following statement: “Donald Trump has nominated Rep. Chavez-DeRemer to be Secretary of Labor,… Read More»
Washington, D.C. — Following the announcement that President Joe Biden will no longer seek reelection, Jobs With Justice Executive Director Erica Smiley issued the following statement: “Today’s announcement from President Joe Biden that he will no longer seek reelection is a major development in the race for the White House,… Read More»
VANCE, AL — In a landmark effort, workers at the Mercedes plant in Alabama are standing up for their rights in the face of intense opposition from both the company and state officials. Jobs With Justice stands firmly in solidarity with these workers as they navigate an uphill battle to… Read More»
Following countless exposés revealing the dangers of working at Amazon, Jobs With Justice and Amazon workers uplift today’s federal action, where Senators finally propose new laws to protect Amazon worker safety. Washington — Jobs With Justice, in collaboration with the Athena Coalition and workers at Warehouse Life, welcomes today’s introduction… Read More»