Category: A living wage

TheVoiceOfJoyce The American Economy has been slowing for months.

August 2, 2025

Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more August 1, 2025 HEATHER COX RICHARDSON AUG 2READ IN APP Economists have been expressing concern about the accuracy of economic statistics coming out of the Trump administration for months. Cuts to the staff at agencies that collect data have meant that the consumer price index from the Bureau of Labor … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The American Economy has been slowing for months.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Climate Justice and Climate jobs, employ twice as many workers, at better pay, than the Fossil Fuel Industry offers.

July 23, 2025

Recap of Week 2 of Energy Independence Month In week two of Energy Independence Month, we proudly spotlighted a new wave of workers, from union leaders driving the labor movement forward, to members confronting climate change on the job, to apprentices launching their union careers. Each one knows: the time to act on climate is now. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Climate Justice and Climate jobs, employ twice as many workers, at better pay, than the Fossil Fuel Industry offers.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Undocumented workers built the American Dream.

July 14, 2025

What happens when ICE deports immigrants working as builders and contractors in the South? Immigrants are already being exploited with low wages and longer hours. If you deport them, who will replace them? Housing prices will increase. Trump wants to raise revenue, tax the wealthy and corporations and we’ll have no debt. We’re all suffering … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Undocumented workers built the American Dream.

TheVoiceOfJoyce College kids are facing the worst job market in decades because of Trump’s uncertainty politics.

June 19, 2025

The only time college graduate unemployment was this bad was when average unemployment was at the beginning of the 2000s, when America was in a recession after the tech bubble burst. Now grads are deep in the hole even though the nation as a whole isn’t (yet?) in a recession. And even these numbers are … More TheVoiceOfJoyce College kids are facing the worst job market in decades because of Trump’s uncertainty politics.

TheVoiceOfJoyce STEM Education and University Grants make America Great .

May 27, 2025

Don’t let Trump take away our ability to compete globally with other Scientists. We need our research resources and kids need STEM programs. Then we can train the technologists of the future, by increasing Technical Education for kids who don’t want a 4 yr College degree. Preserve our educational excellence and support STEM programs. http://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/22/science/trump-nsf-stem-education.html

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Stay Calm | The Voice of Joyce #275

March 10, 2025

There are at least 3 reasons to be hopeful.1. Lawsuits are overturning Musks and Trumps firings. The Supreme Court and the lower courts are ruling in favor of the Constitution, Congressional oversight .2. Elon Musk’s credibility is decreasing. Where’s the Fraud?3. Republicans all over the Country of Buyers remorse. There’s a ripple effect on our … More Stay Calm | The Voice of Joyce #275

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Trump’s Power | The Voice of Joyce #270

February 3, 2025

I’m smiling, he’s exceeding his power with his EO’s and causing confusion. His power of the purse is illegal and unconstitutional. When will Congress protest and reclaim their power and checks and balances? While we’re waiting, confirmations are taking place with unqualified applicants and applicants who can harm Americans. In the midst of this charade, … More Trump’s Power | The Voice of Joyce #270

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Trump’s Week | The Voice of Joyce #269

January 27, 2025

We had the Fires in LA and the snow storms in the South. Drill Baby Drill is not a mantra for the 21st Century. It’s about time the Fossil Fuel Industry pays for the damages, they’re creating with weather extremes. We the People, no longer have the funds. We can build back better, with proper … More Trump’s Week | The Voice of Joyce #269

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Trump 47 | The Voice of Joyce #268

January 20, 2025

Inauguration Day next week. Our fears and hopes are wrapped up in the first 100 days. Deportations are a mixed bag? If it occurs you can bet our GDP will decrease and prices will go up. Our struggling Middle Class will continue to struggle. There are no Middle Managers in the Financial Industries or other … More Trump 47 | The Voice of Joyce #268

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Priorities | The Voice of Joyce #267

January 14, 2025

Donald Trump has a few on Day 1 and they may not be ours. Look at our Weather extremes and ask yourself can we afford to “Drill Baby Drill? You can’t blame Immigration on the New Years Eve massacre in New Orleans. The radicalization of our military was casual. Hegseth doesn’t want us to route … More Priorities | The Voice of Joyce #267