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  Reclaim Rent Control- Eliana Rondon · [email protected]
July 30, 2021 at 4:38 PM

STAY DC Clinics- Looking for rental Assistance?

Español abajo We are excited to announce that DC Jobs with Justice and Reclaim Rent Control are collaborating with the Office of the Attorney General to host STAY DC Clinics in different wards in DC. During these clinics, we will b…
  Excluded Workers-Eliana Rondon · [email protected]
July 28, 2021 at 5:47 PM

TODAY-Call the Council to UpTheFunds for Excluded Workers

UpTheFunds for Excluded Workers Twitter and Phone Blast  UpTheFunds for Excluded Workers Twitter and Phone Blast! Today, July 28th from 2-4   On July 19, Phil Mendelson announced no increased funding to the $35 million for excluded work…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
July 21, 2021 at 7:57 PM

Budget Vote Recap: Outraged but the Fight Continues

​Dear Friend, For months, our community has fought for the dignity and urgent needs of working people in the DC budget. This included organizing for expanded funding for excluded workers and securing Hero Pay for essential workers. Essential …
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
July 16, 2021 at 1:24 PM

TODAY: Take Action for Essential and Excluded Workers!

Dear Friend, Essential workers and excluded workers are key parts of our city and our communities. Today we need you to take action in the streets and on your phone to ensure that excluded workers and essential workers receive the support that they need! UP The Funds for E…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
July 15, 2021 at 1:53 PM

Call the Council Today: Essential Workers Deserve Hero Pay

Dear Friend, Essential workers are heroes. They risked their lives throughout the pandemic to keep the rest of us safe and they deserve far more than empty praise. That is why we are supporting the Heroes Pay Act of 2021 which would provide a Hero Pay payment to many District…
  Excluded Workers · [email protected]
July 14, 2021 at 7:14 PM

Join Us This Friday 12-2pm To Stand With Excluded Workers!

Español abajo EVENT NAME: UP The Funds for Excluded Workers DATE: Friday, July 16, 2021 TIME:12-2pm LOCATION: Pershing Park (15th & Pennsylvania)   Join us to stand with excluded workers! Over 15,000 workers in DC were excluded from COVID r…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
July 1, 2021 at 12:01 PM

TODAY: Minimum Wage in DC has Increased to $15.20

Dear Friend, Today the minimum wage in DC increased to $15.20! Make sure to review your paystub to ensure that your wages are adjusted for the new minimum wage. Join us for a webinar today at 2 PM on your rights at work and the new minimum wage. Your Rights at Work and the N…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 4:50 PM

Thursday: Webinar on New Minimum Wage and Your Rights at Work

Dear Friend, This Thursday the minimum wage in DC is increasing to $15.20! Join us for a webinar about the new minimum wage, paid sick leave, paid family leave, and more! This webinar is great for anyone interested in learning more about DC's labor laws and how to ensure tha…
  Reclaim Rent Control-Eliana Rondon · [email protected]
June 28, 2021 at 5:16 PM

Tenant Pride: Join us tomorrow for a night of drag and culture!

-Don't Forget To Join Us Tomorrow-   Celebrate the last week of Pride with us! The Reclaim Rent Control, Capital Stonewall Democrats and the ANC Rainbow Caucus are honored to be hosting our very first virtual Pride Celebration and Political Training. Our P…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
June 25, 2021 at 3:50 PM

Today, tomorrow and beyond!

Friend, Today is the last day of the DC JWJ Summer Sustainer Drive! If you've been thinking about giving, the time to give is now! Your support sustains our work all year long! And that work reaches far and wide. Just check out our upcoming events today, tomorrow, and beyon…
  Dyana Forester · [email protected]
June 24, 2021 at 2:50 PM

Where we struggle together

What I've learned from DC JWJ {First_Name} —I’ve been part of the Jobs with Justice family for a long time.I started as an organizer with UFCW on the Respect DC campaign, working to make Walmart respect DC communities as the company prepared to open its fir…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
June 23, 2021 at 3:32 PM

Register today for “Wages, Benefits, and Fair Pay”

Dear Friend,   Over the course of the last two decades DC JWJ has been part of the fight to raise the DC minimum wage, pass groundbreaking leave policies, and fight wage theft. In all these campaigns, we fought together and won. Tomorrow, Ju…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
June 21, 2021 at 8:29 PM

This Week: Panel on History of Worker Justice Campaigns + Wage Theft Canvass

Dear Friend, Over the past two decades DC has often been at the forefront of winning innovative new worker protections and benefits. DC Jobs with Justice has been at the heart of many of these efforts and now at the start of a new decade we are convening a panel of organizer…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
June 21, 2021 at 1:27 PM

☀️Kicking off summer with DC JWJ’s Summer Sustainer Drive!☀️

Help us reach our fundraising goal Dear Friend, Welcome to the first day of summer! As we enjoy a chance to go back to the pool, cook out with friends, and head to the beach, we’re inviting you to join one of our summer traditions, the Summer Sustainer Drive. Once a year, we…
  Jos Williams · [email protected]
June 18, 2021 at 1:50 PM

I was there when DC JWJ started

Organizing when the Hill ran DC Dear Friend,   Back in 1982, when I first became president of the Metro Labor Council AFL-CIO, businesses ran DC. It was a struggle for workers to get a foothold back then. We didn’t have a place where we could have an impac…
  Reclaim Rent Contr ol-Eliana Rondon · [email protected]
June 17, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Tenant Pride: Reclaiming Rent Control For Our Communities!

  Reclaim Rent Control, Capital Stonewall Democrats and the ANC Rainbow Caucus are honored to be hosting our very first virtual Pride Celebration and Political Training. Our Pride celebration/training will be taking place on Tuesday, June 29th at 6:30pm.  …
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
June 16, 2021 at 8:48 PM

Next Thursday: Retrospective on 3 Worker Justice Campaigns in DC

Dear Friend, Join us next Thursday to celebrate DC JWJ's 20th anniversary with an informative panel discussion about the local campaigns that helped raise the minimum wage and pass groundbreaking leave policies in DC. Wages, Benefits, and Fair Pay: 20 Years of DC JWJ When: Th…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
June 15, 2021 at 1:30 PM

20 years of our stories

On Justice for Janitors Day Dear Friend, Today is Justice for Janitors Day, a day that commemorates the actions, demonstrations, and events that have been part of the fight to win fair wages and benefits for janitors across the country. Justice for Janito…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
June 14, 2021 at 8:10 PM

Join DC JWJ with LongLive GoGo on Juneteenth

DC Jobs With Justice is proud to be honoring Juneteenth with Long Live GoGo and celebrating Black music and resistance! You can check out the three-day festival across DC on Twitter. Come out on Juneteenth for Million Moe March for Equity and Justice Saturday, June 19th 2:00 …
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
June 11, 2021 at 6:03 PM

Wages, Benefits, and Fair Pay: 20 Years of DC JWJ

Dear Friend, For the past 20 years DC Jobs with Justice has been proud to play a key role in raising the minimum wage and passing groundbreaking leave policies. Join us on Thursday, June 24th to hear from movement leaders in a panel discussion on the history and legacy of the…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
May 25, 2021 at 1:20 PM

Small victory with big impact

knowledge is power Dear Friend, Yesterday, DC Jobs With Justice and our partners learned that we had won a victory for workers and government accountability. Throughout our history, DC JWJ has fought to end wage theft through corporate campaigns, better laws, and stronger en…
  DC Jobs with Justice · [email protected]
May 14, 2021 at 6:15 PM

Urgent Solidarity Ask: Metroaccess Workers on Strike

Dear Friend, We have a urgent soldarity ask from ATU: As of this morning  115 ATU Local 689 members who staff the MetroAccess call center in Hyattsville, MD, are on strike! The walkout at the MetroAccess Call Center comes after years of low pay, abuse, and disrespect from MV T…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
May 13, 2021 at 1:20 PM

Call Mayor Bowser TODAY! ¡Llame la alcaldesa Bowser HOY!

Excluded workers deserve more Espa?ol abajo. Dear Friend, Thousands of DC residents have been excluded from federal COVID assistance -- they are returning citizens, day laborers, domestic care workers, sex workers, street vendors, and others. This last year has been financi…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
May 12, 2021 at 3:20 PM

Save the Date! DC JWJ 20th Anniversary I'll Be There Awards

October 21 is the day to celebrate! Save the date! DC Jobs With Justice will celebrate our 20th Anniversary I'll Be There Awards on October 21, 2021   More details and fun stuff to come as we celebrate our 20th year. For now, mark your calendar to celebrate …
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
May 6, 2021 at 1:20 PM

Tonight/Esta noche: La Lucha Sigue

Español abajo Dear Friend, Tonight! Join us for a panel on the history of immigrant justice campaigns in Washington, DC. La Lucha Sigue! 20 Years of Fighting for Immigrant Justice in Washington, DC on Thursday, May 6 from 6:00 - 7:30. Panelists: Jaime Contreras - 32BJ SEI…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
May 4, 2021 at 3:02 PM

Thursday: La Lucha Sigue - 20 years of immigrant justice

Espa?ol abajo Dear Friend, Be sure to join us this Thursday, for La Lucha Sigue! DC JWJ is spending this post-May Day week reflecting on our history of immigration justice campaigns in Washington DC. La Lucha Sigue! 20 Years of Fighting for Immigrant Justice in Washington, D…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
May 3, 2021 at 4:41 PM

THIS Wednesday: Stand with Essential Workers

Dear Friend, Throughout the pandemic essential workers have had to risk their health and safety every day in hospitals, grocery stores, and many other workplaces across the city. Despite public praise many essential workers in the District have not received hazard pay for all…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
April 27, 2021 at 7:30 PM

May Day actions!

start early this year ... Dear Friend​, May Day is a time for us to stand in solidarity and with all people. There are ​LOTS of ways you can join with labor and immigration movements this week - check them out! And don't forget to join us next week as we lo…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
April 27, 2021 at 12:30 PM

NEXT WEEK: Virtual Rally for the DC Essential Workers Bill of Rights!

Dear Friend, Essential workers have have put their lives on the line to keep the District safe and they continue to face some of the highest risks of COVID exposure. DC has received 2.5 billion in federal aid and Mayor Bowser can use this funding to enact the DC Essential Wor…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 1:20 PM

La Lucha Sigue

Español abajo Dear Friend, This year, DC Jobs With Justice is celebrating 20 years of fighting for justice with workers in Washington, DC. We are spending 2021 reflecting on the work we have done and the continued need to stand in solidarity with all communities. Throughout…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
April 17, 2021 at 4:20 PM

Virtual Rally for Essential Workers + Intern with DC JWJ

Dear Friend, Essential workers have always been essential. The pandemic has thrown this into stark relief and it's time for essential workers to finally receive the safety standards, better pay, and working conditions they deserve. DC Jobs with Justice is calling on Mayor Bow…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
April 9, 2021 at 7:51 PM

Tell the Mayor: Essential Workers Deserve More!

Dear Friend, Essential workers deserve far more than praise for all of their hard work throughout the pandemic. That is why we are calling on Mayor Bowser to enact the DC Essential Workers Bill of Rights. The DC Essential Workers Bill of Rights would ensure that all essentia…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
April 6, 2021 at 7:43 PM

Honoring and remembering WTU President Liz Davis

Dear Friend, It is with heavy hearts that we share this moment of reflection and loss with our labor and movement community. Elizabeth Davis was a powerful president of the Washington Teachers Union, a dedicated educator and education activist, and committed member of social m…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
April 2, 2021 at 2:50 PM

Workers Demand the DC Essential Workers Bill of Rights!

Dear Friend, For more than a year now essential workers have been on the frontline of the pandemic working to keep our city running despite the constant risk of COVID-19 infection and death. Many essential workers have suffered through the pandemic without adequate sick leave…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
March 22, 2021 at 2:30 PM

More Essential Workers Now Eligible for the Vaccine!

Dear Friend, Slowly but steadily vaccine access has expanded to include new groups of DC workers and residents. Unfortunately distribution of the vaccine has not been equitable across the country or in the District. DC JWJ is deeply committed to holding DC government account…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
March 16, 2021 at 7:16 PM

Take Action: Language Access = Vaccine Access

Espanol abajo Dear Friend, Last week, DC Health rolled out the new vaccination registration website. Repeated messages from the the Mayor and DC Health encourage District residents to sign up, especially if they are eligible. How can our neighbors all be expected to particip…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
February 22, 2021 at 8:53 PM

Join our team: Organizing Director at DC JWJ

Dear Friend, We are excited to be growing DC Jobs With Justice and adding an Organizing Director! Please help us find great candidates for this position as we continue to build a strong, powerful DC JWJ. Download the description here. You can also find on our website here. …
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
February 1, 2021 at 1:45 PM

Tell the Council: Protect DC Workers! 🛡️

Dear Friend, Every worker deserves a safe workplace but unfortunately the pandemic has made many jobs that are not typically considered dangerous potentially life threatening. As DC gradually moves towards reopening in the middle of a deadly second wave it is crucial that the…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
January 22, 2021 at 6:56 PM

Thursday: Webinar on your right at work in DC!

Dear Friend, The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for paid sick leave across the country. In the District we're lucky to have some level of paid sick leave through the Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act (ASSLA) which gives every worker the right to earn and use…
  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Counting down to the New Year

Dear Friend, I'm writing you with one last reminder to donate to DC Jobs With Justice this year. As we count down to a new year, here are a few numbers we've counted in 2020. ❤️ $14,000,000 in cash assistance for Excluded Workers ❤️ 6,405 action takers with DC Jobs With Just…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
December 29, 2020 at 4:33 PM

Centering Excluded Workers in 2020

Dear Friend, As I look back on this year, one of the things I am most proud of is DC JWJ's leadership in the Excluded Worker campaign. It's hard to remember after this long year, but we won $5 million for undocumented residents in the first week of April, only weeks after the…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
December 22, 2020 at 2:15 PM

Solidarity and Resistance

values that guided us in 2020 Dear Friend, As we approach year-end, I have to take a moment to share my warmest thanks for your enduring support for the work of DC Jobs with Justice (DC JWJ). I am so proud of the work we have achieved together and hope you will continue to s…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
December 21, 2020 at 4:03 PM

Need a Test? Get a Test. Then Quarantine. / ¿Necesita una prueba? Hágase una prueba. Luego, poner en cuarentena.

Dear Friend, Testing is going to continue to be an important part of our lives for as long as COVID remains a threat so it’s important to know when to get a test. Be sure to get tested if: You have symptoms of COVID-19. You have had close contact with someone with confirmed…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
December 17, 2020 at 3:35 PM

[VIDEO] I'll Be There awardees in their own words

Dear Friend, This year has been uniquely difficult. But we have gotten through it, together. Despite the challenges, we have been able to build power, join in solidarity with workers from diverse backgrounds and workplaces, and win for working people. We were able to celebra…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
December 15, 2020 at 9:18 PM

Legislative Update: 2 Victories for Workers

Dear Friend, Due to sustained pressure from movement for justice in the District the DC Council passed two major pieces of legislation today. We are incredibly proud to have worked with the amazing community groups and labor unions that made these wins possible. Right to Re…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
December 14, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Call TODAY: Demand a Strong Return to Work Bill!

Dear John, Tomorrow the Council has the chance to ensure that many laid off District workers can get their jobs back after the pandemic by passing the Displaced Workers Right to Reinstatement and Retention Amendment Act of 2020. However business lobbyists are working hard to…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
December 14, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Call TODAY: Demand a Strong Return to Work Bill!

Dear Friend, Tomorrow the Council has the chance to ensure that many laid off District workers can get their jobs back after the pandemic by passing the Displaced Workers Right to Reinstatement and Retention Amendment Act of 2020. However business lobbyists are working hard …
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
December 9, 2020 at 2:45 PM

DC Council: Don’t Back Down, Stand up for Workers

Hello John, Next Tuesday the DC Council will take its final vote on the Displaced Workers Right to Reinstatement and Retention Amendment Act. If we win this fight and pass a strong bill many District workers in hard-hit industries would have the chance to return to their job…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
December 9, 2020 at 2:45 PM

DC Council: Don’t Back Down, Stand up for Workers

Hello Friend, Next Tuesday the DC Council will take its final vote on the Displaced Workers Right to Reinstatement and Retention Amendment Act. If we win this fight and pass a strong bill many District workers in hard-hit industries would have the chance to return to their j…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
December 4, 2020 at 3:44 PM

Tell the Council: Don't Leave Workers Behind

Hello John, The COVID-19 pandemic has caused thousands of District workers to lose their job through no fault of their own. That is why DC Jobs with Justice and a coalition of labor and community groups are organizing to pass the Displaced Workers Right to Reinstatement and …