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 […]

Pledge Your Support for Fair Wages and Earned Sick Time

Let’s Raise Wages & Deliver Paid Sick Time to Missourians Add Your Name We’re gathering 200,000 signatures to put earned paid sick time and a $15/hour minimum wage on the ballot. We are 2/3s of the way there – we need your help to get 70,000 more signatures! NO ONE should have to choose between […]