Costco vs. Sam’s Club: Busting the G.J. Chamber’s Minimum Wage Myths
Colorado’s Amendment 70, if it passes this November, will gradually raise the state’s minimum wage to $12.00 an hour by […]
Worker advocacy
Western Slope Workers’ Public Enemy #1: The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce
On August 1, 2016 the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce announced its opposition to a ballot initiative to raise Colorado’s minimum
Mesa County Democrats Give the Nod to Retail Recreational Weed
The Mesa County Democratic Party became the party of “Yes” today when it came to allowing recreational marijuana commerce in Mesa County. At
Sentinel Highlights Mesa County’s Desperate Economy
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel printed an article about the desperate state of Mesa County’s economy on the front page of
The Best Home Health Caregiver in Grand Junction is Available to Help
Do you have an elderly parent who needs help around the house cooking, cleaning, shopping and taking medications? Are you struggling to
36 Great Things Labor Unions Have Done for Americans – Happy Labor Day
Re-posting in honor of Labor Day, 2022. Join a union. Unions have achieved great things for workers, and there’s
Council Candidates Sound Like Broken Records, Ignore Constituents
Candidates for the contested seats on the Grand Junction City Council are all starting to sound the same. Kim Kerk
It’s Time to End GOP Rule in Mesa County
Do you plan to vote for Republican incumbents and the same Mesa County politicians we’ve had in office before? Think again.
Consumer advocacy, Democracy, Economics, Environment, Grassroots advocacy, Worker advocacy
National Park Designation Boosts Economic Fortune of California Town
Some fearful “old-guard” folks in Grand Junction are trembling in their boots at the prospect of the Colorado National Monument being upgraded
Trojan Horse Ag-Gag Bill Introduced in New Hampshire
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is sounding alarm bells about a bill introduced in New Hampshire’s House
FDA- Approved “Buttery” Food Flavoring Makes People Sick
A chemical flavoring used to create that delicious, buttery flavor in microwave popcorn, when heated, can cause a life-threatening, irreversible
Hostess Fleeced its Workers, Showered Execs with Extra Cash
Hostess Brands publicly blamed its workers’ union for forcing it out of business, but now Hostess CEO Gregory Rayburn has admitted to
Walmart Workers Tell the Real Stories of Working at Walmart
Walmart employees have embarked on an effort to bring more respect, better pay and improved working conditions to all Walmart
Wisconsin Court Kills Gov. Scott Walker’s “Budget Repair” Law
A Dane County, Wisconsin Circuit Judge has ruled invalid most of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s “budget repair” bill, saying it
DumpsterCam PR Effort Boosts Respect for Garbage Workers
Garbage workers around the world have a physically difficult, smelly job few people want, and typically don’t get much respect