Erica Smiley

Executive Director @jwjnational Southern Ex-Pat, parent of a small human, cat servant, Co-Author of The Future We Need: Organizing for a Better Democracy

[Erica Smiley @SmileyJWJ]

Congrats to the new president of the ⁦@msfoundation⁩ ⁦@TracySturd⁩. #Solidarity

[IUPAT @GoIUPAT]

Happy Earth Day!

In the words of UAW President Walter Reuther, “The labor movement is about that problem we face tomorrow morning. Damn right! But to make that the sole purpose of the labor movement is to miss the main target. I mean, what good is a dollar an hour more in wages if your neighborhood is burning down? What good is another week’s vacation if the lake you used to go to is polluted and you can’t swim in it and the kids can’t play in it? What good is another $100 in pension if the world goes up in atomic smoke?”

[Erica Smiley @SmileyJWJ]

Happy #juneteenth2025 https://t.co/cpaG0zDG6v @jwjnational

[Institute of Politics @HarvardIOP]

Tues., 3/11: Sec. Julie Su (@JulieSuLabor) & guest Erica Smiley (@SmileyJWJ), Exec. Director of @jwjnational, discuss what the future looks like for nonunion workers, workers of color, & immigrant workers—& our economy—in the months & years ahead.

🎟️RSVP: https://t.co/XtYRTHxUC0

[Erica Smiley @SmileyJWJ]

If you need a morning pick-me-up, this is for you. #Democracy is worth the fight!

[Jobs With Justice @jwjnational]

Communities across the Southeast are facing tremendous challenges in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and now Milton. From providing immediate relief to advocating for fair recovery, grassroots organizers are on the frontlines.

[Jobs With Justice @jwjnational]

If and when you can’t find your favorite items stocked on the shelves just remember: US Maritime Alliance caused a strike at the ports! Solidarity ILA! ✊🔥

[UAW @UAW]

🧵UAW Files Federal Labor Charges Against Donald Trump and Elon Musk for Attempting to Intimidate and Threaten Workers

[Jobs With Justice @jwjnational]

As VP Harris appears poised to be the next dem nominee for president, we hope to hear an agenda from her that centers the needs of workers–Black, brown, and white alike–and the importance of expanding our democracy, from the factory floor to the ballot box. Let’s get to work.

[Erica Smiley @SmileyJWJ]

We've lost a giant. My heart is so heavy. Rest in Power Mrs Lee. You are already so deeply missed. @jwjnational @JacksonLeeTX18 @SJacksonLee

[Erica Smiley @SmileyJWJ]

While I didn’t know her personally like so many of you, her impact on me and all of us will take decades to fully measure! Rest in Power Bernice. ❤️ to @SHoney73

[Institute for Policy Studies @IPS_DC]

Bernice Johnson Reagon was a brilliant scholar, activist, and musician. During her time as a visiting fellow at IPS in the 1980s, she brought unparalleled joy and depth to our collective work for justice.

Bernice will be deeply missed. Rest in power. 🕊️
https://t.co/tnnU4lPuZi

[Erica Smiley @SmileyJWJ]

To Jane McAlevey @rsgexp, sad to see you go. https://t.co/b6pYV2ujBs @jwjnational

[UAW @UAW]

"The threat we face at the border isn't from the migrants. It's from the billionaires and politicians getting working people to point the finger at one another when, in reality, we're all on the same side of the war." @ShawnFainUAW #StandUpUAW #Solidarity

[Erica Smiley @SmileyJWJ]

From now on, please refer to me as the executive director of #BlackJobs with Justice.

[Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations @RU_SMLR]

@LearnRutgers reached out to the Executive Director of Jobs with Justice, Erica Smiley, last year to share a little history about the origins and importance of Juneteenth
➡️https://t.co/HiWFkYL7mJ

This "mini-lecture" is part of the LEARN Lessons series:
➡️https://t.co/xaPgHvzs0z

[Jobs With Justice @jwjnational]

This #Juneteenth, as we honor the power of our ancestors and celebrate the emerging Black leadership of the future, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of the second Advancing Black Strategists Initiative (ABSI) Fellowship. 🧵

[Erica Smiley @SmileyJWJ]

Happy #Juneteenth!

[Erica Smiley @SmileyJWJ]

If you missed @carlken's Celebration of Life at @judsonchurchnyc, you can now view it here! And big thanks to all who helped from @jwjnational @BAJItweet @NYFoundation_ AfterWorkTheater @EnvFreeFund https://t.co/s9mtXJ9oe2

[Erica Smiley @SmileyJWJ]

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[Erica Smiley @SmileyJWJ]

While workers at Mercedes prepare for another round of battle, another set of #Alabama #EV workers unionized. #Democracy will prevail! Congrats to the workers of @newflyer @CWAUnion, @JobsMoveAmerica #Solidarity from @jwjnational