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As we move into 2026–2027, the National Jobs for All Network is entering a period of rebuilding and renewal—one that honors our legacy while preparing us for the urgency of the moment ahead.

From President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s vision of an Economic Bill of Rights to the moral clarity of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, the call for full employment has always been rooted in the idea that economic security is not charity—it is a right.

Today, NJFAN carries that history forward in partnership with the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy at The New School led by Founding Director and University Professor, Dr. Darrick Hamilton, whose mission to advance inclusive economic rights aligns deeply with our own. Together, we are recommitting to the work of dreaming, exploring, and doing whatever it takes to put good jobs for all back on the national agenda.

What We Are Focusing On

Over the coming year, our work is guided by three core priorities:

• First, we are rebuilding the coalition. That means reconnecting with long-standing partners, welcoming new organizations and individuals into the Network, and creating meaningful opportunities for participation. Jobs for All has always been strongest when it is a table large enough to hold differences—across age, income, geography, ideology, and lived experience. Young people and elders. Urban and rural communities. Labor leaders and employers. All means All.
• Second, we are increasing visibility. The case for good jobs must be clearer, more accessible, and more present in public conversation. We are sharpening how we tell our story, elevating the voices of our members, and creating spaces—both digital and in-person—where the urgency of full employment with dignity can be seen, discussed, and advanced.
• Third, we are strengthening our infrastructure. Behind every durable movement is solid governance, clear processes, and shared responsibility. We are investing in the internal systems that allow NJFAN to operate with transparency, accountability, and care—for our board, our volunteers, and our partners.

With Gratitude, to our Founders and Board Chair

None of this work would be possible without those who have carried Jobs for All education and action forward over decades. We are especially grateful for the vision and investment of the late Helen Ginsburg, whose commitment helped sustain this work and whose belief in full employment continues to guide us.

We also extend deep thanks to our two living founders Shelia Collins and Trudy Goldberg (Board Chair) who have been instrumental to the living legacy of this movement.

Additionally to our Board of Members, Executive Committee, and the many volunteers who contributed their time, expertise, and leadership to NJFAN throughout the years. This Network has always been powered by people who show up—often behind the scenes—to move the work forward.

Why This Moment Matters

We are living through a time of profound economic challenges and democratic strain. Debates about technology, AI, labor, and the future of work are accelerating—often without those most affected at the table. At the same time, threats to our democracy and social policy remind us that all of these issues are intertwined.

NJFAN’s commitment is simple and ambitious: to bring people together across differences to insist that true full employment with dignity is both possible and necessary. The work ahead will require persistence, imagination, and collective effort. But this Network was built for exactly that kind of challenge.

As we continue our work, we invite engagement at every level: contributing ideas, sharing stories, participating in convenings, and supporting the organization financially. Our Annual Appeal is an important part of sustaining this work, and we are grateful to everyone who has already given and to those who are considering doing so. If you have not contributed recently to support our work, please donate to NJFAN online here.

For Good Jobs & Peace,

Cortney Sanders
Executive Director
National Jobs for All Network
The Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy