Demand Gov. Parson Veto SB 727 – stand up for public education
Last month, SB 727 – a bill that would use taxpayer funds to expand charter schools into Boone County and expand the existing tax credit voucher program statewide with an additional $25M added to that program – narrowly passed the House. It was delivered to the Governor on April 24 to be signed into law […]
Powered by Grassroots – Missourians submit 210,000 signatures to deliver paid sick days & fair wages
🎉WE DID IT!!🎈 We just submitted 210,000 signatures to put paid sick time and fair wages on the ballot! A message from Missouri Jobs with Justice Director, Caitlyn Adams, on this historic day, May Day 2024! This time last year, I sat at a table with several of our partners, workers, and leaders from across […]
Pledge to be a Democracy Defender
Add Your Name Be a Democracy Defender! Our freedom to have a say in our communities is under attack. Will you join together to protect direct democracy with us? We’re looking for folks who are committed to defending our democracy, protecting the initiative petition process, and bringing others together to take action! We know that […]
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 […]
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 […]
Protect Our Initiative Petition Process
Add Your Name The initiative petition process is a sacred constitutional right that Missourians have used for over 100 years. It allows Missourians from across the state the opportunity to supersede partisan politics and propose issues that matter most to our communities. Citizen-led initiatives improve the quality of life for many people in our state […]
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 […]
Price index increase lifts Missouri’s minimum wage to $12.30 an hour
2023 Ad Book
2023 Ad Book Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email The continued support of our members and allies has made MO JwJ’s fight for workers’ rights, fair wages, affordable healthcare and a democracy that works for all families possible. Investment allows us the resources we need to engage voters across the state and build power as we continue […]
