On September 19, 2013 Senator Elizabeth Warren asked the Department of Education questions that many college graduates who took out loans have been asking for years about Sallie Mae. She wrote in a letter to the department: “While the government has been quite tolerant of Sallie Mae’s failings and helped… Read More»
On December 5, fast food workers went on strike in over 100 cities nationwide with support from local Jobs With Justice coalitions. While the fast food workers were within their legal rights to strike, the risk of employer retaliation often looms large when workers take courageous action to speak out… Read More»
Both Measures Pass Unanimously, Now Await Mayor Gray’s Signature Yesterday, the D.C. City Council voted unanimously to increase the city’s minimum wage to $11.50 per hour by 2016 and to extend earned sick time to tipped restaurant workers. While voters in the District overwhelmingly support living wage measures, Mayor Gray… Read More»
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It’s no secret that the world’s most profitable employers often pay some of the lowest wages. Companies like Walmart and McDonald’s make billions each year, yet their employees rely on taxpayer-funded government assistance just to make ends meet. Now, men and women employed at these companies have taken bold risks… Read More»
Increased class sizes. School closings. Staff layoffs. Cuts in extracurricular activities. The collateral damage from the ongoing attacks and defunding of public education is mounting, and the need to champion great public schools is stronger than ever. Today, Jobs With Justice coalitions across the country will join with parents, students,… Read More»
The POWER CampaignThe POWER Campaign seeks to eliminate the threat of ICE in worker organizing efforts. It also aims to expand protections for worker leaders who stand up to unscrupulous employers. Learn more through our new fact sheet: About the POWER Campaign
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