Voting rights advocates, labor organizers, civic engagement groups, and community members will gather Saturday in New Orleans for a statewide day of action opposing the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais, a ruling that has intensified the fight over congressional representation, Black voting power, and the future of the Voting Rights Act. The […]
Two decades after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, a coalition of residents and organizers is demanding that the city take decisive action to protect its most vulnerable communities before the next major storm hits. On Thursday morning, supporters of the grassroots CUT THE CHECK! campaign gathered on the steps of New Orleans City Hall to […]
The New Orleans City Council has unanimously approved Step Up Louisiana’s Healthy Workplace Program, marking the second measure in the group’s Workers’ Bill of Rights policy package. The decision represents a significant victory for workers’ rights advocates and public health supporters. “We all deserve access to good jobs that allow us to take care of […]
The proposed motion is the second part of the Workers’ Bill of Rights policy package Sept. 17, 2025, NEW ORLEANS—On Thursday, Sept. 18, Step Up Louisiana will bring members, workers, and community advocates to attend the Quality of Life committee hearing, where councilpeople will vote on a motion to create a Healthy Workplace Program—the second part […]
Strike threat looms as LCMC Health targets longtime leader of the union organizing effort Mike Robertshaw Editor’s note: ***CORRECTION*** Event will now take place at LCMC Corporate Offices, 1100 Poydras St. (Corner of Poydras & Loyola) Update June 16, 2025: Mike Robertshaw is NOT on the bargaining team as previously stated. Mark has, has, however, […]
On May 29, Dollar General workers and advocates from Step Up Louisiana will rally to demand safe working conditions at the Earhart Blvd Dollar General Market. The action coincides with the corporation’s annual shareholder meeting where shareholders will vote whether to approve a comprehensive human rights policy to uphold the corporation’s commitment to a […]
Federal employees, veterans, and community members will rally outside Congressman Steve Scalise’s Metairie office this Thursday to demand his support for protecting jobs and public services at key federal agencies. The event, organized by Step Up Louisiana in collaboration with the Federal Unionists Network, is part of a growing national campaign urging lawmakers to oppose […]
As negotiations between LCMC Health and NOLA Nurses United continue, nurses, patients, and community allies will rally outside University Medical Center (UMC) on Tuesday, April 22, demanding action from hospital leadership. Organized by Step Up Louisiana, the rally and press conference will begin at 10:00 a.m. and call on LCMC CEO Greg Feirn to adopt […]
Step Up Louisiana to hold press conference & rally in front of UMC April 17, 2025, NEW ORLEANS—On April 22, while NOLA Nurses United is at the bargaining table with LCMC Health, nurses, patients and community members will gather outside University Medical Center for a press conference and speakout calling on LCMC Health CEO Greg […]
On Sunday, April 6, 2025, New Orleanians packed Lafayette Square to protest the mounting threats to public services, civil rights, and working-class communities. The New Orleans protest April 2025 event was part of a national ‘Hands Off!’ day of action, and the message was aimed squarely at state and federal leaders: keep your hands off […]
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