New York $100B project puts ‘forever chemicals’ on residents’ radar after lawsuit
A major legal challenge has emerged against the largest semiconductor manufacturing project in the United States over environmental safety concerns.
Lawsuit claims Micron’s $100 billion New York chip fab could discharge “forever chemicals” into the Oneida River
PFAS exposure has been linked to cancer, reproductive problems, and weakened immune response
Lawsuit challenges Micron’s air, wastewater permits granted by NY
A new lawsuit alleges that the permits issued for the sprawling Micron Technology chipmaking complex in the town of Clay will allow Micron to pollute the air and water with toxic chemicals.
Neighbors for a Better Micron calls for community benefits agreement
Micron’s planned development in Central New York has been promoted as a major economic boost expected to bring thousands of jobs. But a growing group of nearby residents says the project also needs safeguards for the people who already call
New Poll: 87% of Onondaga County Voters Polled Support Legally Binding Commitments from Micron to Ensure Community Benefits
New poll shows broad support for Micron to agree to enforceable commitments, including investments in job creation, environmental protections and public infrastructure Syracuse, New York – A new poll shows broad support among Onondaga County voters for enforceable commitments from
Some critics in LA say FIFA sponsors ‘sportswashed’ the World Cup and betrayed the city’s values
This summer’s World Cup has been a bonanza for corporate sponsors. Hydration breaks are “powered by Powerade.” Each game crowns a Michelob Ultra “superior player of the match.”
“Hyundai Motor Underage Labor” Sparks Another Controversy…Protest Rally in Downtown on the 9th
Hyundai Motor Company, an official sponsor of the CONCACAF World Cup, has once again become embroiled in a controversy regarding the exploration of underage labor.
City & State NY First Read: New poll of Onondaga County voters on Micron
Seventy percent of registered Onondaga County voters support the forthcoming Micron chipmaking complex, but also want the company to be held legally accountable for theenvironmental consequences of its $100 billion megafab, a new survey commissioned by Jobs to Move America
Our Commitment to Holding Corporations Accountable Continues
“Last week, the Los Angeles court hearing our case against Hyundai and Kia granted the companies’ motion to dismiss. While the decision is disappointing, our commitment to holding multi‑billion‑dollar corporations accountable to workers and communities has not changed. Hyundai and
Protect the People Behind the World Cup: Coalition Demands Worker and Community Protections from FIFA and LASEC
Press Contact: Alaa Milbesamilbes@jobstomoveamerica.org Labor, community, environmental and human rights organizations release recommendations urging stronger accountability for FIFA and its corporate sponsors.Letter from Los Angeles Coalition to FIFA Head of Human Rights