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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
July 23, 2020 at 11:36 PM

Standing up together, excluded workers fight back cuts and win

Dear Friend Today, the DC Council voted on the Local Budget Act. After threatening to make $18 million in cuts – including naming excluded worker funding as a possible program to cut – Chairman Mendelson largely “found” ways to pay for important programs and left them intact…
  Reclaim Rent Control - Eliana Rondon · [email protected]
July 22, 2020 at 8:02 PM

ACTION UPDATE: Friday action cancelled / Rally on Saturday

  The Reclaim Rent Control coalition recognizes the immediate and long term housing crisis at hand and is supporting tenants across the city. We will no longer hold our action scheduled for Friday.  Instead,  we are encouraging those who planned to atten…
  Reclaim Rent Control - Eliana Rondon · [email protected]
July 22, 2020 at 8:02 PM

ACTION UPDATE: Friday action cancelled / Rally on Saturday

  The Reclaim Rent Control coalition recognizes the immediate and long term housing crisis at hand and is supporting tenants across the city. We will no longer hold our action scheduled for Friday.  Instead,  we are encouraging those who planned to atten…
  Eliana Rondon, Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]
July 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Friday (Viernes!): Speak out to Reclaim Rent Control

Abajo En Español The People's Hearing On Rent Control Our campaign to strengthen and expand rent control is at a critical point. The DC Council needs to hear loud and clear that simply reauthorizing the current, broken, rent control system is …
  Eliana Rondon, Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]
July 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Friday (Viernes!): Speak out to Reclaim Rent Control

Abajo En Español The People's Hearing On Rent Control Our campaign to strengthen and expand rent control is at a critical point. The DC Council needs to hear loud and clear that simply reauthorizing the current, broken, rent control system is …
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
July 20, 2020 at 3:33 PM

Act Today: DC must support healthcare workers in Southeast

Healthcare heroes deserve protection Dear John, Join us in standing with DC Nurses Association and 1199 SEIU to fight for good jobs! Tomorrow, July 21, the DC Council will vote on the New Hospital at St. Elizabeths Act of 2020. This new hospital will replace UMC, and we canno…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
July 20, 2020 at 3:33 PM

Act Today: DC must support healthcare workers in Southeast

Healthcare heroes deserve protection Dear Friend, Join us in standing with DC Nurses Association and 1199 SEIU to fight for good jobs! Tomorrow, July 21, the DC Council will vote on the New Hospital at St. Elizabeths Act of 2020. This new hospital will replace UMC, and we can…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
July 17, 2020 at 8:27 PM

#OnlyWhenItsSafe

Dear Friend, Teachers across the country are going to be forced to risk their health this fall as they are compelled to return to work amidst rising coronavirus cases across the country. DC Jobs with Justice stands with our allies at the Washington Teachers Union (WTU) as th…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
July 17, 2020 at 8:27 PM

#OnlyWhenItsSafe

Dear John, Teachers across the country are going to be forced to risk their health this fall as they are compelled to return to work amidst rising coronavirus cases across the country. DC Jobs with Justice stands with our allies at the Washington Teachers Union (WTU) as they…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
July 17, 2020 at 2:15 PM

Did you see?

We win by fighting together Dear Friend, On Wednesday, I reached out to let you know how important your support is to our work. We cannot take on new fights without the ongoing support of our donors. I hope you will consider making a donation to sustain DC …
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
July 17, 2020 at 2:15 PM

Did you see?

We win by fighting together Dear John, On Wednesday, I reached out to let you know how important your support is to our work. We cannot take on new fights without the ongoing support of our donors. I hope you will consider making a donation to sustain DC JW…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
July 15, 2020 at 1:15 PM

Fighting to leave no one behind

Support DC JWJ today! Dear John, We are in unprecedented times. A health pandemic has laid bare the racial and economic injustices that have long affected our communities. DC Jobs With Justice has been on the front lines, doing what we do everyday: fight f…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
July 15, 2020 at 1:15 PM

Fighting to leave no one behind

Support DC JWJ today! Dear Friend, We are in unprecedented times. A health pandemic has laid bare the racial and economic injustices that have long affected our communities. DC Jobs With Justice has been on the front lines, doing what we do everyday: fight…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
July 8, 2020 at 1:15 PM

DC Council budget: wins, losses, more to fight for!

Dear John, Today, DC Council held their first vote on the DC 2021 Budget. Every year, the budget has meaningful impacts on the lives of over 700,000 DC residents. This year, we are in the midst of the COVID pandemic and its economic impact as well as an uprising against White…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
July 8, 2020 at 1:15 PM

DC Council budget: wins, losses, more to fight for!

Dear Friend, Today, DC Council held their first vote on the DC 2021 Budget. Every year, the budget has meaningful impacts on the lives of over 700,000 DC residents. This year, we are in the midst of the COVID pandemic and its economic impact as well as an uprising against Whi…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
July 2, 2020 at 6:44 PM

Let the DC Council know that #BlackHomesMatter!

Dear John, Join our allies at Empower DC on Monday, 7/6 from 3-6 at Freedom Plaza to tell the DC Council that #BlackHomesMatter And take action here: https://www.empowerdc.org/take_action The DC Council will take the 1st budget vote on Tuesday. They need to know that trul…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
July 2, 2020 at 6:44 PM

Let the DC Council know that #BlackHomesMatter!

Dear Friend, Join our allies at Empower DC on Monday, 7/6 from 3-6 at Freedom Plaza to tell the DC Council that #BlackHomesMatter And take action here: https://www.empowerdc.org/take_action The DC Council will take the 1st budget vote on Tuesday. They need to know that tr…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
July 1, 2020 at 5:30 PM

TODAY at 4PM: Webinar on New Minimum Wage and Paid Family Leave

Dear John, Today we're celebrating DC getting $15 an hour AND paid family leave.  Join DC Jobs with Justice along with Attorney General Karl Racine, Director of the Department of Employment Services Unique Morris-Hughes, and experts from the Washington Lawyers Committee and…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
July 1, 2020 at 5:30 PM

TODAY at 4PM: Webinar on New Minimum Wage and Paid Family Leave

Dear Friend, Today we're celebrating DC getting $15 an hour AND paid family leave.  Join DC Jobs with Justice along with Attorney General Karl Racine, Director of the Department of Employment Services Unique Morris-Hughes, and experts from the Washington Lawyers Committee a…
  DC Jobs with Justice · [email protected]
June 28, 2020 at 4:17 PM

Monday @ 9 AM: Show up for Excluded Workers

Dear Friend, Tens of thousands of DC residents—including those who are undocumented, sex workers, day laborers, and returning citizens—are excluded from federal unemployment insurance (UI). The vast majority of these DC residents are low-income workers who do not have the sa…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
June 25, 2020 at 3:05 PM

JULY 1: Webinar on New Minimum Wage and Paid Family Leave

Dear Friend, This Wednesday, DC will finally get $15 an hour AND paid family leave. Amidst an ongoing pandemic it is crucial that all workers know their rights on the job. Join DC Jobs with Justice along with Attorney General Karl Racine and experts from the Washington Lawy…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
June 25, 2020 at 3:05 PM

JULY 1: Webinar on New Minimum Wage and Paid Family Leave

Dear John, This Wednesday, DC will finally get $15 an hour AND paid family leave. Amidst an ongoing pandemic it is crucial that all workers know their rights on the job. Join DC Jobs with Justice along with Attorney General Karl Racine and experts from the Washington Lawyer…
  DC Jobs with Justice · [email protected]
June 24, 2020 at 6:54 PM

MONDAY ➡️ Excluded Workers Rally @ 9 AM

Dear Friend, Undocumented residents, day laborers, street vendors, and other workers have all been locked out of unemployment benefits. amidst an ongoing pandemic. This is unacceptable! Join DC Jobs with Justice for a socially distant rally at Freedom Plaza to demand that th…
  DC Jobs with Justice · [email protected]
June 24, 2020 at 6:54 PM

MONDAY ➡️ Excluded Workers Rally @ 9 AM

Dear John, Undocumented residents, day laborers, street vendors, and other workers have all been locked out of unemployment benefits. amidst an ongoing pandemic. This is unacceptable! Join DC Jobs with Justice for a socially distant rally at Freedom Plaza to demand that the …
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
June 18, 2020 at 3:34 PM

DC is mobilizing for justice

Dear Friend, Juneteenth (June 19th) is a day that honors Black freedom and Black resistance, and centers Black people’s unique contribution to the struggle for justice in the U.S. This Juneteenth is a rare moment for our communities to proclaim in one voice that Black Lives…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
June 18, 2020 at 3:34 PM

DC is mobilizing for justice

Dear John, Juneteenth (June 19th) is a day that honors Black freedom and Black resistance, and centers Black people’s unique contribution to the struggle for justice in the U.S. This Juneteenth is a rare moment for our communities to proclaim in one voice that Black Lives M…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
June 17, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Save the Date: DC Excluded Workers Rally June 29

Dear John, Turn out for a socially distant rally at Freedom Plaza to demand that the DC council invest $30 million in excluded workers! Together we're going to take a stand for excluded workers. Excluded Workers Rally Monday, June 29 9 AM – 10:30 AM Freedom Plaza RSVP and …
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
June 17, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Save the Date: DC Excluded Workers Rally June 29

Dear Friend, Turn out for a socially distant rally at Freedom Plaza to demand that the DC council invest $30 million in excluded workers! Together we're going to take a stand for excluded workers. Excluded Workers Rally Monday, June 29 9 AM – 10:30 AM Freedom Plaza RSVP an…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 2:06 PM

Mobilization on Juneteenth weekend

Dear John, In the last two weeks, millions have taken to the street in honor of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and countless other Black people who have been killed at the hands of vigilantes or law enforcement. The explosion of protest is in response to a pat…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 2:06 PM

Mobilization on Juneteenth weekend

Dear Friend, In the last two weeks, millions have taken to the street in honor of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and countless other Black people who have been killed at the hands of vigilantes or law enforcement. The explosion of protest is in response to a p…
  DC Jobs with Justice · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 8:08 PM

DC JWJ Campaigns: Cancel Rent, Expand Sick Days, and More

June endorsed campaigns Dear John, We are very excited to announce that DC JWJ will be working on and supporting a few exciting new campaigns. Are you interested in getting plugged into these new campaigns? Make sure you sign up to volunteer with us. And be sure your organiza…
  DC Jobs with Justice · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 8:08 PM

DC JWJ Campaigns: Cancel Rent, Expand Sick Days, and More

June endorsed campaigns Dear Friend, We are very excited to announce that DC JWJ will be working on and supporting a few exciting new campaigns. Are you interested in getting plugged into these new campaigns? Make sure you sign up to volunteer with us. And be sure your organi…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
June 10, 2020 at 4:48 PM

Sign the Petition: Tell Giant & Safeway to Extend Hazard Pay

Dear John, UFCW Local 400 members working in Giant & Safeway grocery stores have heroically served on the frontlines throughout this crisis. Workers have rightfully received hazard pay for their crucial work however Giant & Safeway want to now cancel their hazard pay…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
June 10, 2020 at 4:48 PM

Sign the Petition: Tell Giant & Safeway to Extend Hazard Pay

Dear Friend, UFCW Local 400 members working in Giant & Safeway grocery stores have heroically served on the frontlines throughout this crisis. Workers have rightfully received hazard pay for their crucial work however Giant & Safeway want to now cancel their hazard p…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
June 1, 2020 at 9:24 PM

Statement from DC JWJ and Postponed: Workers First Caravan

Dear Friend, At DC Jobs with Justice our hearts are filled with grief and anger for the loss of the lives of George Floyed, Breanna Taylor, Tony McCade and the lives of many black people to police brutality and white supremacy nationally. Communities of color in the District o…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
June 1, 2020 at 9:24 PM

Statement from DC JWJ and Postponed: Workers First Caravan

Dear John, At DC Jobs with Justice our hearts are filled with grief and anger for the loss of the lives of George Floyed, Breanna Taylor, Tony McCade and the lives of many black people to police brutality and white supremacy nationally. Communities of color in the District of …
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
May 30, 2020 at 3:09 PM

Workers First Caravan and statement on the murder of George Floyd

Dear John, Join DC JWJ in supporting working people from across the country for a national day of action on Wednesday, June 3. We are calling on all workers to join the call to put workers first in response to the COVID-19 crisis. WE DEMAND: Keep front-line workers safe and …
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
May 30, 2020 at 3:09 PM

Workers First Caravan and statement on the murder of George Floyd

Dear Friend, Join DC JWJ in supporting working people from across the country for a national day of action on Wednesday, June 3. We are calling on all workers to join the call to put workers first in response to the COVID-19 crisis. WE DEMAND: Keep front-line workers safe an…
  Reclaim Rent Control- Eliana · [email protected]
May 29, 2020 at 4:49 PM

[VIDEOS] Do you know where candidate stand on important issues?

Watch Reclaim Rent Control's candidate questionnaires Don’t Forget To Watch Reclaim Rent Control's Candidate Questionnaire VideosThe DC primary election is Tuesday, June 2.   The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are showing just how precarious housing i…
  Reclaim Rent Control- Eliana · [email protected]
May 29, 2020 at 4:49 PM

[VIDEOS] Do you know where candidate stand on important issues?

Watch Reclaim Rent Control's candidate questionnaires Don’t Forget To Watch Reclaim Rent Control's Candidate Questionnaire VideosThe DC primary election is Tuesday, June 2.   The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are showing just how precarious housing i…
  DC Jobs With Justice/ Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]
May 25, 2020 at 5:08 PM

Cancel Rent and Reclaim Rent Control Info for Action Webinar| Cancelar la Renta y Salvar el Control de la Renta- Seminarios informativo para acción (Seminarios En Línea)

Español abajo Cancel Rent and Reclaim Rent Control Info for Action Webinar Date: May 28, 2020 (Thursday)                                                Time: 6:30PM-7:30PM …
  DC Jobs With Justice/ Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]
May 25, 2020 at 5:08 PM

Cancel Rent and Reclaim Rent Control Info for Action Webinar| Cancelar la Renta y Salvar el Control de la Renta- Seminarios informativo para acción (Seminarios En Línea)

Español abajo Cancel Rent and Reclaim Rent Control Info for Action Webinar Date: May 28, 2020 (Thursday)                                                Time: 6:30PM-7:30PM …
  DC Jobs With Justice/ Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]
May 19, 2020 at 11:04 PM

(Link corrected) Cancel Rent and Reclaim Rent Control Info for Action Webinar

Cancel Rent and Reclaim Rent Control Info for Action Webinar Date: May 28, 2020 (Thursday)                                                Time: 6:30PM-7:30PM Join our webi…
  DC Jobs With Justice/ Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]
May 19, 2020 at 11:04 PM

(Link corrected) Cancel Rent and Reclaim Rent Control Info for Action Webinar

Cancel Rent and Reclaim Rent Control Info for Action Webinar Date: May 28, 2020 (Thursday)                                                Time: 6:30PM-7:30PM Join our webi…
  DC Jobs With Justice/ Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]
May 19, 2020 at 10:17 PM

Cancelar la Renta y Salvar el Control de la Renta- Seminarios informativo para acción (Seminarios En Línea)

Cancelar la Renta y Salvar el Control de la Renta- Seminarios informativo para acción   Seminarios En Línea   Fecha: 26 de mayo de 2020 (martes)                                             Hora: 5:30 PM-6:30PM …
  DC Jobs With Justice/ Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]
May 19, 2020 at 10:17 PM

Cancelar la Renta y Salvar el Control de la Renta- Seminarios informativo para acción (Seminarios En Línea)

Cancelar la Renta y Salvar el Control de la Renta- Seminarios informativo para acción   Seminarios En Línea   Fecha: 26 de mayo de 2020 (martes)                                             Hora: 5:30 PM-6:30PM …
  DC Jobs With Justice/ Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]
May 19, 2020 at 10:16 PM

Cancel Rent and Reclaim Rent Control Info for Action Webinar

Cancel Rent and Reclaim Rent Control Info for Action Webinar Date: May 28, 2020 (Thursday)                                                Time: 6:30PM-7:30PM Join our webi…
  DC Jobs With Justice/ Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]
May 19, 2020 at 10:16 PM

Cancel Rent and Reclaim Rent Control Info for Action Webinar

Cancel Rent and Reclaim Rent Control Info for Action Webinar Date: May 28, 2020 (Thursday)                                                Time: 6:30PM-7:30PM Join our webi…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
May 14, 2020 at 2:39 PM

Reopen DC Must Prioritize the Safety and Livelihood of Workers and Tenants

Dear Friend, Last week, DC Jobs with Justice worked with community leaders and policy experts to demand that DC prioritize the safety and livelihood workers and tenants in the reopening process. We sent letters to ReOpen DC and elected officials to make sure workers and reside…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
May 14, 2020 at 2:38 PM

Reopen DC Must Prioritize the Safety and Livelihood of Workers and Tenants

Dear John, Last week, DC Jobs with Justice worked with community leaders and policy experts to demand that DC prioritize the safety and livelihood workers and tenants in the reopening process. We sent letters to ReOpen DC and elected officials to make sure workers and resident…