Solidarity accelerates with Amazon workers’ union drive in Alabama
By Scott Williams posted on February 16, 2021
Solidarity with the struggle of 5,800+ Amazon workers in Bessemer, Ala., to unionize continues to grow, following the heroic lead of this majority-Black workforce fighting for justice on the job.
Walking the Powder Plant Road approach to the Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Ala.,where a union drive is underway by the majority-Black workforce.
On Feb. 12, the recently initiated Support Alabama Amazon Union campaign brought organizers in Bessemer and over 300 solidarity activists together, including Amazon workers from many locations. In a dynamic organizing meeting titled “How Can We Support the Bessemer Alabama Workers’ Union,” leaders from unions and rank-and-file members, community supporters and even a U.S. Congress member discussed this critical struggle and made plans for the February 20 National Day of Solidarity with Bessemer Amazon workers.
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Manhattan Area Habitat for Humanity announces new partnership Rendering of the prototype home planned for Habitat’s 30th home build in Ogden (courtesy image) Rendering of the prototype home planned for Habitat’s 30th home build in Ogden (courtesy image) Rendering of the prototype home planned for Habitat’s 30th home build in Ogden (courtesy image)
Manhattan Area Habitat for Humanity recently announced a new coalition partnership with other area agencies for workforce housing.
The coalition includes K-State’s College of Architecture and Planning, Manhattan Area Technical College, Flint Hills Renewable Energy & Efficiency Cooperative, and Flint Hills Job Corps. Habitat Director Josh Brewer says workforce housing has been identified as a critical need for the Manhattan area.
Here is the press release:
Many events during and around the holidays help raise funds for charitable organizations or purposes. Join us as we bring “Holiday Cheer” to families in the community!
On December 23, 2020, LifeLight Communications, Inc., Tre Ministries, Sioux Falls 1
st, Union Gospel Mission and the Thomas Club are partnering together for a Community Outreach event – distributing over 200 meals and Christmas gifts to families in need this holiday season. Many of these families include students who attend the LifeLight Youth Center, located in and around Pettigrew Heights. Families signed up to receive this meal distribution will also receive Christmas presents for kids between 3-7pm at the LifeLight building on 420 S. Duluth Ave.