New Orleans Fast food workers in New York State got some great news after a three year campaign. The wage review board set up by Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced, as expected, that it will recommend a $15 wage for many fast food workers in New York State. The increase, once approved will stair step …
Category: Organizing
Pope Francis is a Cheerleader for Organizing!
Rock Creek, Montana Hey, are you having a bad day? Not sure things can ever be any different? Not sure it’s worth the effort to get out there and hit the doors, talk to your neighbors or co-workers, and do what has to be done? Here’s some good news: you have a friend! Pope Francis, …
Medical Debt, Organizing Reunions, and Restorations
Pittsburgh The Pittsburgh ACORN Family Reunion Picnic organized by ANEW Institute in Homestead was battling bad weather forecasts and real raindrops that moved the affair from the park to the porch of the Baker House on 11th. The score of folks who came by couldn’t have cared less, because they got to see the progress on the renovation …