Hello everyone,

I’m excited to share an incredible milestone with you: the TJAAA petition has officially surpassed 50,000 signatures.

That’s 50,000 people from every corner of the country standing together and saying the same thing; job seekers deserve honesty, transparency, and accountability in the hiring process.

This movement began with frustration, but it has grown into something powerful. Every signature, every comment, every share has pushed this issue further into the national conversation. You’ve helped bring attention to the harm caused by ghost jobs: the wasted time, the emotional strain, the distorted labor market data, and the erosion of trust in employers and institutions.

Today, we released something new that shows just how widespread your support truly is: an interactive map that displays the number of petition signers in each congressional district.
You can explore it here:

🔗 Interactive Map of Support: map

Seeing the map filled with thousands of voices is a reminder of what we’re building—a nationwide demand for change.

What’s Next?
Now that Congress is back to work following the government shutdown, we’re sharing this milestone—and your stories—with legislative staffers and members across the Hill. Your support gives real weight to these conversations. The more visible we make this issue, the harder it becomes to ignore.

How You Can Help Next
You’ve already done something meaningful by signing. If you’d like to do even more:

✔️ Share the petition again — every new signature matters
✔️ Tell your representative why this issue matters to you
✔️ Spread the map link to show how national this issue truly is

The push for transparency is gaining momentum, and you are the reason why.

Thank you - truly -for being part of this movement.
We’re just getting started.

With gratitude,
Eric K. Thompson
Founder, Truth in Job Advertising and Accountability Act Working Group
www.truthinjobads.org