Social justice

Thomas Jones, Jr. Appointed Port Houston Commissioner

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Maritime, Transport, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Other Transport, HEF, FAMU, Dominion, Growth, Oath, Education, City, Lead, LLP, Tree, Social justice, Woman, CDC, Commerce, Greater Houston Partnership, Multimedia, Administration, CPA

On Friday, March 22, 2024, Houston Mayor John Whitmire administered the oath of office to Thomas Jones, Jr., to serve a two-year term as a Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority.

Key Points: 
  • On Friday, March 22, 2024, Houston Mayor John Whitmire administered the oath of office to Thomas Jones, Jr., to serve a two-year term as a Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority.
  • Commissioner Jones will attend his first Port Commission meeting in this capacity on Tuesday, March 26.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240325448393/en/
    Houston Mayor John Whitmire (at podium) administers the Oath of Administration to Thomas Jones, Jr. to serve as Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority.
  • The port is a critically important business and economic engine for Houston, Texas, and the nation,” Commissioner Jones said.

Unifor extremely disappointed in Ford Motor Company decision to delay Oakville transition

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Oakville Assembly, EV, Social justice, Ford Motor Company, Private sector, Ford, Unifor, Ford Edge

"Unifor is extremely disappointed by the company's decision.

Key Points: 
  • "Unifor is extremely disappointed by the company's decision.
  • Our members have done nothing but build best-in-class vehicles for Ford Motor Company and they deserve certainty in the company's future production plans," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
  • Unifor represents more than 5,600 Ford Canada workers, including 3,200 Local 707 members employed at the Oakville Assembly Plant.
  • "There will be unexpected setbacks in the transition to EV, but we fully expect Ford to investigate every available option to support our Oakville members.

Can Streaming Change the World? DrMachakil's Webby Nomination Spotlights the StreamForChange Movement

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Online, Webby Awards, Climate change, Netflix, Change.org, Woman, Amazon, Social justice, International, Television, International Academy, Ageing, Internet, Digital art, Science, Moroccan, World Bank, Human, Music

Previous Webby winners feature people like Greta Thunberg, Oprah Winfrey, Serena Williams, Barack Obama and David Bowie.

Key Points: 
  • Previous Webby winners feature people like Greta Thunberg, Oprah Winfrey, Serena Williams, Barack Obama and David Bowie.
  • Published for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, this work gives the voice to the StreamForChange movement DrMachakil founded, highlighting how streaming media can be a powerful tool for global change.
  • With this Webby nomination, DrMachakil's artistic vision brings the mission of StreamForChange.org into the spotlight, encouraging the streaming industry to reconsider their role in shaping our world.
  • With Webby People's Voice Award campaign, the public can also vote for "This is no fiction" and help amplify the message of StreamForChange.

Unifor ratifies agreement with CN Autoport

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Social justice, Name, Pension, Canadian National Railway, Private sector, Local, NS, Book, Courage

HALIFAX, NS, April 3, 2024 /CNW/ - Unifor members at CN Autoport have ratified a three-year collective agreement, ending a 37-day strike at the transshipment facility in Eastern Passage, N.S.

Key Points: 
  • HALIFAX, NS, April 3, 2024 /CNW/ - Unifor members at CN Autoport have ratified a three-year collective agreement, ending a 37-day strike at the transshipment facility in Eastern Passage, N.S.
  • They have shown courage and dignity in standing up to the bully tactics of CN Autoport.
  • And CN can be guaranteed that Unifor will not rest until we achieve anti-scab legislation in every province across Canada."
  • "This agreement marks a solid step forward for Autoport workers," said Cory Will, President of Unifor Local 100.

Unifor reaches tentative agreement with CN Autoport

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Social justice, Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia, Negotiation, Unifor, NS, Private sector

HALIFAX, NS, April 2, 2024 /CNW/ - Unifor and CN Autoport reached a tentative agreement today, after the conciliator invited the union back to the negotiating table at the company's request.

Key Points: 
  • HALIFAX, NS, April 2, 2024 /CNW/ - Unifor and CN Autoport reached a tentative agreement today, after the conciliator invited the union back to the negotiating table at the company's request.
  • Details will be shared with Autoport members first at meetings scheduled for tomorrow, April 3, 2024, where members will vote on the tentative agreement.
  • Picket lines at the Autoport in Eastern Passage will remain active until a collective agreement is ratified.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector and represents 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.

Public Voting Begins Today for the $2 Million LA2050 Grants Challenge

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Organization, Government, KCRW, Partnership, Ageing, Social justice, LOS, Gothamist

LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, voting begins in the innovative, participatory LA2050 Grants Challenge, an annual project of the Goldhirsh Foundation. The LA2050 Grants Challenge will ultimately award more than $2 million to at least 15 organizations addressing the issues most important to Los Angeles—$1 from the Goldhirsh Foundation as voted by the people of Los Angeles County and the additional amount from funding partners. The theme for this year's LA2050 Grants Challenge is, "Who Can? YOU Can!"

Key Points: 
  • Also, new this year: 24 volunteer opportunities
    LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, voting begins in the innovative, participatory LA2050 Grants Challenge, an annual project of the Goldhirsh Foundation.
  • Voting began in the innovative, participatory LA2050 Grants Challenge, which will ultimately award more than $2 million.
  • For many past impactful winners, the LA2050 Grants Challenge provides their first funds, or the first significant public airing of their ideas.
  • Brand new this year: Legendary public media outlets KCRW and LAist have each joined the LA2050 Grants Challenge as media partners.

Expertech workers move towards strike action

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Negotiation, Social justice, Tick, BCE Inc., Private sector, Bell, Unifor, Workforce, Optimism

"It's appalling to see Expertech continue to disregard the hard work and dedication of these workers.

Key Points: 
  • "It's appalling to see Expertech continue to disregard the hard work and dedication of these workers.
  • Our members have patiently awaited resolution but with only minimal progress on wages and outsourcing of work we are rapidly approaching the necessity of strike action."
  • "As the clock ticks towards potential strike action there is a still time for Expertech to deliver a fair agreement but our bargaining committee stands prepared to take decisive action should the need arise."
  • Unifor's 'Shame on Bell' campaign aims to highlight the struggles faced by workers, including those at Bell Expertech.

Ford Foundation Announces 26 New Members of Ford Global Fellowship

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Ford Foundation, Ford, Social justice, Thought, Woman, Disability

NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ford Foundation announced today the 2024 cohort of the Ford Global Fellowship, a program which aims to connect and support the next generation of leaders from around the world who are advancing innovative solutions to end inequality. The 26 leaders announced today join an existing network of 72 fellows working across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East.

Key Points: 
  • The Ford Global Fellowship focuses on shared learning across issue areas, building and strengthening connections across borders, and developing a supportive, interconnected cohort from across a wide variety of sectors and regions.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome these 26 inspiring individuals into the Ford Global Fellowship community," said Hilary Pennington, executive vice president of programs for the Ford Foundation.
  • "The Ford Global Fellowship is a hallmark of our commitment to invest in the ideas, individuals, and institutions creating lasting, systemic change.
  • "The community of Ford Global Fellows have expanded each others' worldviews, challenged their own and our thinking, and posed inquiries that have sharpened our approaches to creating a more just society and fairer systems," said Adria Goodson, director of the Ford Global Fellowship.

Griffin Wheel workers strike over pension plans and forced overtime

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
MB, Social justice, Pension, Interface (computing), Negotiation, Face, Griffin, Private sector, Nursing

They got this employer through the pandemic working long gruelling days and they deserve a good pension and respect for their hard work," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

Key Points: 
  • They got this employer through the pandemic working long gruelling days and they deserve a good pension and respect for their hard work," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
  • Members took strike action after the company announced it wanted to go from a Defined Benefit pension plan to a lesser Defined Contribution pension plan or eliminate it completely.
  • The company also wants to take away seniority rights and members are forced to work overtime shifts at Griffin Wheel three times a week, creating a severe lack of work-life balance.
  • The 181 members, represented by Local 144, work in melting and processing at Griffin Wheel.

Laugh Factory Plans to Acquire TikTok with a Mission to Transform it into a Global Beacon of Joy and Unity

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Speech, Freedom, Social justice, Laughter, Laugh Factory, Sale, Acquisition, Hope, Humour, House, Louisiana House of Representatives, Multimedia, ByteDance, While loop, Representative, Senate

"For nearly 45 years our mission has been to spread laughter and humor across the globe," said Laugh Factory Founder/CEO Jamie Masada.

Key Points: 
  • "For nearly 45 years our mission has been to spread laughter and humor across the globe," said Laugh Factory Founder/CEO Jamie Masada.
  • The competition for this acquisition may be intense, but the Laugh Factory brings something unique and priceless to the table—the power of laughter and lifelong commitment to transform TikTok into a force for good."
  • Founded in 1979, the iconic Laugh Factory spreads joy and laughter by developing new comedic talent.
  • Although new to the Laugh Factory, David Fuhrer's life mission has been to spread joy, inventing and manufacturing billions of dollars of toys during his illustrious career.