Testifying to protect the right to organize and collectively bargain
Missouri Jobs with Justice Voter Action is a statewide organization committed to building an economy and a democracy that works for all of us. We work with faith leaders, students, union members, and everyday Missourians—Black, Brown, and White—to build a state where we can all thrive. We work to build workplaces, neighborhoods, and communities where […]
Testifying for public education and accountability
No matter what we look like, where we come from, or what’s in our wallets, all Missourians want our kids to get the best education possible. Unfortunately, some special interests view public education differently, believing that the quality of the education our children receive is less important than how much money can be extracted from […]
Testifying to give Workers a Clean Slate
Legislative sessions can be tough, and we can feel like we’re always on the defense and fighting to keep what we have. In reality, we’re always fighting together—that’s the power of our coalition and coming together. Today, I have the honor of testifying in favor of Clean Slate legislation, HB 2108 & HB 2555. These […]
Missouri Jobs with Justice Receives $2 Million Gift From the Yield Giving Open Call
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email We are thrilled to announce that Missouri Jobs with Justice was selected to receive a $2 million gift from the Yield Giving Open Call! Yield Giving announced that 361 organizations will receive a cumulative $640 million for their work in making positive change in their communities by reducing disparities in economic […]
Presenting MOJWJ’s 2023 Annual Report
Home Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email At MO JwJ, our members are the heartbeat of our organization. We could not do this work without you. And you do a lot, whether it’s standing alongside workers, driving to Jefferson City and meeting with legislators, gathering signatures on a ballot initiative, knocking doors on issues, or donating money to fund […]
Has United Health Care Wronged You?
Is UnitedHealthcare your health insurer? Have you had problems with them? Join us Wednesday, March 13, from 7 p.m.–8 p.m. for UnitedHealth (Doesn’t) Care, a livestream you can participate in online. Can’t make it? You can still watch the livestream replay! During this livestream, we’ll hear from people who have been denied care by UnitedHealthcare, including those who […]
📢Columbia Town Hall Announcement! Tell Council Candidates People > Profit!
When it’s time to choose a city council candidate that truly represents the values here in Columbia, the thing we need to know more than anything else is: “Will they put the people and their needs first?” This question is the most important to to us at MOJwJ. This question is why we are holding […]
The Fight for a Fair Contract Continues for SLU Hospital Nurses!
Nurses at St. Louis Hospital (SLUH) have been negotiating for a fair contract for over nine months now and still have gotten no where! Nurses have communicated their concerns about patient care and staffing shortages with leadership at SSM Health several times but the situation has only gotten worse; the staffing shortage is indefensible at this […]
Lobby Day was Democracy in Motion!✊📢
Because of you, the 2024 Missouri Voting Rights Lobby Day was a HUGE success! On Tuesday morning, hundreds of Missourians from across the state came together in Jefferson City to defend the citizen-driven petition process. Some Missouri politicians are using dirty tricks to end the long-standing practice of one-person, one-vote, and majority rule. Supporters of the […]
Initiative Petition Bills Testimony
I am the Rev. Dr. Teresa Danieley, a lifelong Missourian. I have participated in grassroots initiative petition campaigns many times as both a volunteer from 2005 to 2012 and as a staff person at Missouri Jobs with Justice since 2017. I first participated in gathering signatures to raise the minimum wage in 2005-2006 because, as […]
