Last month, the D.C. Council voted in favor of the Large Retailer Accountability Act of 2013 (LRAA), which calls for large retailers operating stores of 75,000 square feet or more, and whose parent company generates more than $1 billion in revenues annually, to provide workers a “living wage” of $12.50… Read More»
It’s time for some real talk on Social Security. As the right-wing continues to promote an irresponsible austerity agenda, we’re standing together with our progressive allies to shed some light on just how critical this program is to our country’s rapidly aging population. First, it’s important to note: Social Security… Read More»
Students and Activists Will Deliver Petition, Rally at Extremist Group’s 40th Annual Conference in Chicago CONTACT: Ori Korin 202-822-2127 x126 okorin@americanrightsatwork.org Chicago, Illinois – Tomorrow, students, workers, and activists will crash the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) 40th annual meeting to draw attention to ALEC’s right-wing, corporate-backed agenda that has… Read More»
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How many times have you heard someone say, “If your job is so bad, get a new one!”? That’s not a real solution for tens of millions of workers. Not convinced? A quick glance at monthly unemployment numbers since the Great Recession speaks volumes. Jobs are hard to come by,… Read More»
Requests for transparency and help with debt relief met with noncommittal lip service and “it’s complicated” CONTACT: Ori Korin, 202-822-2127 x126 okorin@americanrightsatwork.org Newark, Del. – Earlier today, 14 students and recent graduates from around the country attended a meeting with newly named Sallie Mae CEO Jack Remondi and other senior… Read More»
On May 22, 2013, the unelected Chicago Public School Board (CPS), appointed by Mayor Emmanuel, decided to close nearly 50 public schools in Chicago, the largest public school mass closing in the history of the US. The implications for the largely African American and Latino working class families in Chicago… Read More»
New CEO Jack Remondi Commits to Meet with Students in the Next Month CONTACT: Ori Korin, 202-822-2127 x126 okorin@americanrightsatwork.org Newark, DE – Earlier today, nearly 200 students, parents, community members and union leaders from around the country came together at Sallie Mae’s annual shareholder meeting to demand a meeting with… Read More»
Transit Rider Union-Orlando has finally unveiled their new website! TRUOrlando.org was not only designed to give direct access to the issues and news that impact the lives Lynx public transit riders on a daily basis, but to keep the public informed on the campaign to secure dedicated funding to improve… Read More»
Hundreds of workers walked out of their fast food jobs at over 30 locations this past week. Workers walked out for better pay, respect on the job, and the right to form a union. St. Louis Jobs with Justice Student Co-Chair Rasheen Aldridge works at Jimmy John’s and has been… Read More»