Author: pc4ej
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PCEJ Stands In Solidarity with Bamazon Employees
Yesterday (PCEJ) joined labor groups in support of Bessemer Alabama Amazon Employees! When workers come together to form a Union, they win dignity and respect at work. Having a Union at Amazon would give employees the right to collectively bargain over their working conditions, safety standards, training, breaks, pay and most importantly – benefits. Without […]
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Nat Geo: Air pollution kills millions every year, like a ‘pandemic in slow motion’
“On the other side of the continent, Anthony Victoria’s opponent isn’t a single incinerator but the consumer economy—at least in its current form. Victoria, a young man with a goatee and round glasses, lives in California’s Inland Empire, a region once known for its citrus groves. Sixty miles inland from the container ports of Los […]
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San Bernardino Takes Big Step Toward Revitalization
After decades of political gridlock The San Bernardino City Council moved into a dealmaking phase with a potential developer for the downtown district. City Leaders chose to work with Renaissance Downtowns USA and ICO Real Estate to create a comprehensive proposal to revitalize the downtown district. Council voted to give a 6 months for the […]
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PCEJ Terminology
Agreeing on defined terms is imperative for any informed discussion. Whether it be for political education, organizing your neighborhood or mobilizing your community, terminology will play a key role in your deliberations. That’s why we’ll be examining and discussing these terms with the community on a monthly basis beginning this week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iCxh0BYjgI&feature=emb_logo […]
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House Democrats Hold Hearing on H.R. 5986
Andrea Vidaurre speaks as a panelist in a Legislative hearing for H.R. 5986 – Environmental Justice For All.
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Concerned Neighbors of Bloomington Fight Back!
“A petition circulating in the community of Bloomington is urging San Bernardino County officials to reject a rezoning proposal that would allow for a three million square foot warehouse district. Community members say it would worsen the diesel pollution already plaguing communities of color in the region. “ Head to KVCR/NPR for the full article.
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Garden Of Hope
““Most days the air is horrible, especially during the summer months where everything is just a hot blanket of smog,” Heredia told Grist. During that same 15-year period, the city of more than 215,000 people was battered by economic downturns, a bankruptcy, and high levels of poverty and violence. Today, the city sits at a crossroads, both geographically […]
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Andrea Viduarre Discusses The Goods Movement with Megan Jamerson at EMPIRE KVCR
Andrea checks in with KVCR to talk about what communities are doing to fight back against the extractive labor economy that exists in the warehouse boom currently hitting the Inland Empire. You can find the full interview here.
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Peoples Rally, Riverside CA
Despite a gross show of force by the Riverside Sheriff’s Department 🐷 🐽 , we took to the streets today to make our voice heard. And we’ll keep showing up as long as we don’t see justice.
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Amazon Workers Hold Vigil For Victims of Amazons Poor COVID Response
On Tuesday night, Amazon workers held a vigil for the workers that have lost their lives to COVID-19. Amazon workers, with the support of labor and environmental justice advocates and organizations, gathered at the driveway of Amazon CEO and Multibillionaire Jeff Bezos $165 million dollar estate to demand accountability for his companies lack of protection […]