Actions - 2010

Victory for the workers at InkStop!!

The settlement papers have been filed and the judge has issued the order to settle! The former board of directors at InkStop are
stepping up to do the right thing for the workers by agreeing to a settlement in both lawsuits filed on behalf of the workers! The
629 former employees will finally receive justice and have the opportunity to share in the $660,000 settlement, finally putting this
ordeal behind them. All of the employees who join in the settlement, except the officers, are eligible to receive 82% of the entire
amount of their loss wages. Payments are expected some time in May, 2010.

Read more.... March 30, 2010

Rally to save Hugo Boss jobs!

Cleveland Jobs with Justice, the labor community, numerous
elected officials and a major movie star showed up in full force
to support the Hugo Boss workers on Wednesday, April 7th.
The rally was held to kick off contract renegotiations between
Workers' United Local 10 and management from Hugo Boss.
Special guest speakers included actor Danny Glover, Ohio
Governor Ted Strickand, Representative Dennis Kucinich and
Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner. Over 300 activists
attending were united in the message - "Hugo don't go!"

Read more... April 20, 2010

It wasn't very long ago that every time you looked at a
clothing label you would see "Made in the USA." Not only
was it made in the USA but it probably also had some
sort of connection to a thriving garment industry in the
Cleveland area. Names like Joseph & Feiss, Bobbie
Brooks, Printz-Biederman, Lion Knitting Mills, and
Cleveland Worsted Mill dominated the industry and union
cards kept people gainfully employed.

Read more… - February 1, 2010

By Debbie Kline, on June 3rd, 2010
Yesterday, flanked by Cleveland Jobs with Justice activists; including members of the Cleveland Teachers Union (CTU), SEIU Local 1, Workers United, Working America
and ATU Local 268, along with fire and police union members, Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown announced his intent to introduce the Local Jobs for America Act during the
week of June 7th. Senator Brown’s version of the House Bill would send $75 Billion to local governments and community groups over the next 2 year period. Cleveland
Mayor Frank Jackson and Mayor Don Plusquellic of Akron both spoke about the cuts in fire and police forces that have had to endure during this economic downturn.
Teacher Justin Hons, effected by the upcoming teacher layoff in Cleveland and laid off ATU Local 268 mechanic, Dennis Pohl both attended the news conference
lending support to the bill being introduced by Senator Brown.

Michele Pomerantz, CTU Trustee and Director of Political Action and Cleveland Jobs with Justice member said, “today’s announcement gives me hope that better days
are coming for everyone.”

The crowd of approximately 100 listened intently while a small group of teabaggers (3, in fact) tried to disrupt the day’s proceedings. Senator Brown was unflappable as
he continued his speech without missing a beat when a lone teabagger tried to shout him down.

Senator Brown’s bill will contain most of the provisions of the House bill but it is clear all Jobs with Justice activists across the country need to come out in force. This
is truly a call to action to prevent the conservative right from thwarting our efforts for “Good Jobs Now.”