Hello Friend,

International Workers’ Day is coming to a close, but you can still make an impact today. Investing in the labor movement today means investing in the future of workers, families, and communities.

We’re witnessing a resurgence in the labor movement that many have not seen in their lifetimes. A new generation of workers are demanding more than benefits and better pay. They are demanding dignity and a seat at the table, organizing through legacy unions or in new groups popping up around the country.

While union density remains historically low, tides are changing and the future looks brighter than ever. Even in the south – where workers have been most harmed by bad labor policies, extractive industries, and some of the lowest wages in the country – we see fast food and service workers organizing for safer working conditions, communities demanding manufacturers prioritize their neighbors, and a growing coalition of Black labor strategists and thought leaders. Our Advancing Black Strategists Initiative is supporting key campaigns in the south and training future leaders who will transform the future of our movement.

In order to truly realize the full potential of this moment, we’ll need people like you to help sustain the work and show up in solidarity for workers across the country. Are you in?

In Solidarity,

Erica Smiley

Executive Director

Jobs With Justice