DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

September 25, 2020 at 6:23 PM

Justice in review: what happened this week from DC JWJ

Dear Friend Yesterday, Councilmember Bonds held a hearing to discuss her proposed rent control reforms. Only two of the reforms reflected Reclaim Rent Control’s demands. Over 100 DC residents come out to tell Bonds these reforms are not enough and do not speak to all the need…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

September 23, 2020 at 6:56 PM

Looking to get more involved? Join us on October 7.

Dear Friend,   In the last year, DC Jobs with Justice has fought to Reclaim Rent Control, support excluded workers, protect workers from retaliation, and respond to our communities' needs. We’ve connected with thousands of…

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  Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Friend, Today is the Last Day to Register to Testify for Rent Control!

Last day to sign up! Have you signed up to testify? Hurry, TODAY is the last day to register with DC Council   Don’t waste another second! Sign up to testify in support of comprehensive rent control on September 24th. Today, September 22, is the…

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  Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 1:31 PM

John, Today is the Last Day to Register to Testify for Rent Control!

Last day to sign up! Have you signed up to testify? Hurry, TODAY is the last day to register with DC Council   Don’t waste another second! Sign up to testify in support of comprehensive rent control on September 24th. Today, September 22, is the…

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  Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]

September 18, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Friend, are you registered to speak out for rent control?

sign up today! Have you signed up to testify?   We need all Reclaim Rent Control supporters to testify for comprehensive rent control reform on Thursday.   Sign Up Here To Testify!   We need your commitment more than ever! We need…

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  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]

September 13, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Resource for You and Your Community | Recurso para usted y su comunidad

Dear John, Too many have struggled to survive day to day life amid the COVID pandemic. An Urban Institute study found that more than one in six adults have reported that their households experienced food insecurity during the last 30 days. There is no shame in needing help du…

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  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]

September 13, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Resource for You and Your Community | Recurso para usted y su comunidad

Dear Friend, Too many have struggled to survive day to day life amid the COVID pandemic. An Urban Institute study found that more than one in six adults have reported that their households experienced food insecurity during the last 30 days. There is no shame in needing help …

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

September 9, 2020 at 1:15 PM

Save the Date: I'll Be There Awards

Nominate awardees and become a sponsor Dear Friend,Every year, DC JWJ brings our community together to highlight the power of solidarity in Washington, DC. This year’s virtual event will continue that tradition. We will celebrate collective action and the po…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

September 9, 2020 at 1:15 PM

Save the Date: I'll Be There Awards

Nominate awardees and become a sponsor Dear John,Every year, DC JWJ brings our community together to highlight the power of solidarity in Washington, DC. This year’s virtual event will continue that tradition. We will celebrate collective action and the powe…

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  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]

September 4, 2020 at 12:45 PM

Monday: Restaurant Worker Rally for Justice!

Dear Friend, Restaurant workers and their families have been deeply impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first few months of the pandemic countless workers were laid off or fired. DC, Maryland, and Virginia were woefully unprepared for the volume of unemployment claims.…

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  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]

September 4, 2020 at 12:45 PM

Monday: Restaurant Worker Rally for Justice!

Dear John, Restaurant workers and their families have been deeply impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first few months of the pandemic countless workers were laid off or fired. DC, Maryland, and Virginia were woefully unprepared for the volume of unemployment claims. N…

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  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]

August 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Paid sick leave and mental health | Dias pagado por enfermedad y la salud mental

Dear Friend, The COVID-19 pandemic has had a far reaching impact on the mental health of communities across the District. In fact a CDC study found that 40% of U.S. adults reported struggling with mental health issues or substance use during the past few months. If you’re …

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  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]

August 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Paid sick leave and mental health | Dias pagado por enfermedad y la salud mental

Dear John, The COVID-19 pandemic has had a far reaching impact on the mental health of communities across the District. In fact a CDC study found that 40% of U.S. adults reported struggling with mental health issues or substance use during the past few months. If you’re ex…

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  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]

August 14, 2020 at 6:33 PM

Your boss owes you a mask | Tu jefe te debe una máscara

Dear Friend, Masks are crucial to a safe and effective recovery for the District. Face masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by reducing the amount of droplets spread by talking, sneezing, or coughing. Face masks also reduce the chance of an infected individual spreading…

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  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]

August 14, 2020 at 6:33 PM

Your boss owes you a mask | Tu jefe te debe una máscara

Dear John, Masks are crucial to a safe and effective recovery for the District. Face masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by reducing the amount of droplets spread by talking, sneezing, or coughing. Face masks also reduce the chance of an infected individual spreading t…

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  DC Jobs with Justice · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 3:57 PM

COVID 19 and Community Safety

Dear Friend, Over the coming months DC Jobs with Justice will be working in partnership with DC Government agencies to promote community safety amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. While we will continue to hold the city and employers accountable and organize for systemic change we …

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  DC Jobs with Justice · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 3:56 PM

COVID 19 and Community Safety

Dear John, Over the coming months DC Jobs with Justice will be working in partnership with DC Government agencies to promote community safety amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. While we will continue to hold the city and employers accountable and organize for systemic change we wo…

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  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]

July 29, 2020 at 7:36 PM

Budget and Legislative Update

Dear John, Yesterday the DC Council took several important votes on rent control, excluded workers, and workplace safety. While we did not win every vote we are proud of the movements in the streets that have fought hard for all three campaigns and we are deeply committed to …

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  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]

July 29, 2020 at 7:36 PM

Budget and Legislative Update

Dear Friend, Yesterday the DC Council took several important votes on rent control, excluded workers, and workplace safety. While we did not win every vote we are proud of the movements in the streets that have fought hard for all three campaigns and we are deeply committed t…

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  Reclaim Rent Control - Eliana Rondon · [email protected]

July 24, 2020 at 4:06 PM

ACTION UPDATE REMINDER: Today's action cancelled / Rally on Saturday

Español Abajo Join us Saturday (NOT Today)   The council wants to silence our voices, we invite you to come and speak out with us. The Reclaim Rent Control coalition recognizes the immediate and long term housing crisis at hand and is…

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  Reclaim Rent Control - Eliana Rondon · [email protected]

July 24, 2020 at 4:06 PM

ACTION UPDATE REMINDER: Today's action cancelled / Rally on Saturday

Español Abajo Join us Saturday (NOT Today)   The council wants to silence our voices, we invite you to come and speak out with us. The Reclaim Rent Control coalition recognizes the immediate and long term housing crisis at hand and is…

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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 John 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. …

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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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  Eliana Rondon, Reclaim Rent Control and DCJWJ · [email protected]

July 6, 2020 at 11:58 PM

Now! Tell Council: No Broken Rent Control in BSA

Email the DC Council today. Dear John, Reclaim Rent Control has demanded from the start that reauthorization of DC's rent control laws must include improvements. But today, Chairman Mendelson is trying to undermine that in the DC budget. Act now – right now - to Reclaim Ren…

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  Eliana Rondon, Reclaim Rent Control and DCJWJ · [email protected]

July 6, 2020 at 11:58 PM

Now! Tell Council: No Broken Rent Control in BSA

Email the DC Council today. Dear Friend, Reclaim Rent Control has demanded from the start that reauthorization of DC's rent control laws must include improvements. But today, Chairman Mendelson is trying to undermine that in the DC budget. Act now – right now - to Reclaim R…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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