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Fast food strikers in Atlanta were spontaneously joined by Representative John Lewis
Fast food strikers in Atlanta were spontaneously joined by Representative John Lewis

August 29, 2013 was truly a beautiful and historic day as fast food workers took the ‘march for freedom and jobs’ to fast food corporate employers in some 58 cities demanding respect and freedom from poverty wages. Specifically, the workers are demanding $15 per hour and the right to form… Read More»

Today, over 100 women leaders from around the country are in Washington, D.C. for We Belong Together‘s women’s lobby day.  This marks the beginning of a week of action to mobilize thousands of people around the country to call on Congress to push for immigration reform that will be fair… Read More»

Last week was an exhilarating week for Caring Across Generations! In the lead up to Mothers’ Day, we asked you and thousands of others to honor mothers everywhere by taking action to make quality care available to everyone.  And together, we did just that! On May 5, we launched our… Read More»

Fast food workers on strike
Via Missouri Jobs with Justice

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»