Jefferson Bank Protests
Whereas equality means providing the same to all, equity means recognizing that we do not all start from the same place and must acknowledge and adjust to imbalances. Sixty years ago, Black organizers from CORE, The Committee on Racial Equity, led a protest at Jefferson Bank demanding that Jefferson Bank hire four black tellers. They […]
Columbia stands with Public Workers for Public Services!
We’re joining Daniel Boone Regional Library Workers United to support the union, workers, and public community services! Join me & stand with the workers of Daniel Boone Regional Library tomorrow, Thursday at 6 p.m.! What are our core values at MOJWJ? When I think of our values, I first think about solidarity. I think about […]
Columbia’s Essential Workers Deserve Respect and a Fair Contract
Columbia’s city workers are essential workers. From driving buses, to picking up solid waste, to maintaining our sewers and streets, the workers of LiUNA Local 955 have kept Columbia running through some tough times. Unfortunately, they have not been given the treatment they deserve. The City of Columbia has cut services to the public, stalled […]
Missouri’s 2023 Legislative Session: What Passed, What Failed, and What’s Next
The Missouri Legislature has officially adjourned for the 2023 session. I am relieved that we successfully protected direct democracy and the will of the people! The initiative petition process has survived another legislative session. The power remains in the hands of the people! While we can take a small breath of relief, this session had many […]
St. Louis Labor Council’s Union Labor Mass remembers workers killed on the job
Laborers Local 955 members end strike at Wildcat Materials with fair contract, community support
Laborers Local 955 calls out Wildcat Materials union busting
SENATE ADVANCES BILL TO END MAJORITY RULE IN MISSOURI
SENATE ADVANCES BILL TO END MAJORITY RULE IN MISSOURI: Attempts to use racism and racist attacks to trick voters April 27, 2023 JEFFERSON CITY – In response to the Missouri Senate advancing SS HJR43 – a bill designed to end majority rule in Missouri and trick voters into giving away their constitutional freedom to have […]
There’s nothing more American than our freedom to demand change
This story was originally published in the KC Labor Beacon, the only labor paper in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area that is officially endorsed by all of the Major Labor Councils in this area. Across the country, and across our history, we have a strong powerful tradition of taking to the streets to demand […]
From Tennessee to Jeff City – Our Right to Protest is Under Attack
Across the country, and across our history, we have a strong powerful tradition of taking to the streets to demand change. Without our freedom to assemble and protest, we would not have won civil rights, the right to vote, or the right to collectively bargain.
