by Judy Asman | Dec 2, 2020 | Articles
This year many states have made bold moves to electrify transit. Not only is expanded public transit a crucial means to reduce climate-destroying greenhouse gases, it is also a crucial way to expand good, family-sustaining jobs through the transition to a green,...
by Judy Asman | Dec 2, 2020 | Articles
The Coronavirus pandemic and the economic depression accompanying it are already engendering new movements of both employed and unemployed workers. A series of commentaries by labor historian and Labor Network for Sustainability Research and Policy Director Jeremy...
by Judy Asman | Oct 30, 2020 | Articles
Donald Trump, significantly behind in the polls, appears to be laying the groundwork for illegally attempting to remain in office if he loses the election. Labor organizations around the country are mobilizing to preserve democracy against Trump’s threat of a coup. On...
by Judy Asman | Oct 30, 2020 | Articles
by Judy Asman If you’ve been paying attention to news about Florida, the so-called “Sunshine State” may appear to fall short in the areas of public safety and economic empowerment. This past summer alone, mainstream media focused on the state’s long history of...
by Judy Asman | Oct 30, 2020 | Articles
Climate Jobs NY is a coalition of labor unions representing 2.6 million working men and women united to combat climate change and reverse inequality. CJNY aims to demonstrate that we do not have to choose between a healthy planet and good jobs. This fall CJNY held a...
