Damiana Dendy · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Tomorrow: Rally to stop Rentflation!

DC tenants are facing the highest rent increases in the history of the rent stabilization program. Join us this Saturday at 5 PM at 741 Longfellow St NW to stand with tenants demanding that the Council takes emergency and permanent action to stop rentflatio…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

March 29, 2023 at 2:06 PM

Take Action: Stop skyrocketing rents!

Email the Council today Dear Friend,? ? DC tenants are facing the highest rent increase in the history of rent stabilization. The DC Council needs to act NOW to protect tenants from unaffordable and unprecedented rent increase. Send an email t…

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  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]

March 27, 2023 at 6:08 PM

Wednesday: #HandsOffDC March to the Hearing

Overturning DC’s laws does not make us safer Dear Friend, Republicans in Congress have overturned one DC law. Now they're trying to overturn more. The values that the DC JWJ community fights for every day are under attack when Congress undermines our autonomy. On Wednesday, …

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  Damiana Dendy · [email protected]

March 20, 2023 at 7:34 PM

Take Action: Protect Renters

Dear Friend, ? On May 1, DC tenants in rent controlled buildings could face the highest rent increase in the 30+ year history of the program. The only way to protect renters from these increases is for the DC Council to act now and pass emerg…

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  Nadia Salazar Sandi · [email protected]

March 16, 2023 at 7:53 PM

Protect nurses!

Reinstate Unlawfully Suspended Nurse Organizer! Dear Friend, Act now to protect unionizing nurses! Yesterday, March 15, 2023 a couple of hours after George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) nurses filed a petition to have an election to unionize with the National Labor Rel…

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  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]

March 6, 2023 at 8:39 PM

Hands Off DC rally Wednesday

defend statehood and democracy Dear Friend, National politicians continue to disrespect DC, and DC residents are not going to stand for it! Congress is expected to overturn a DC law later this week. It’s the first time in more than 30 years that Congress has interfered so seve…

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  Nadia Salazar · [email protected]

March 6, 2023 at 2:43 PM

Tomorrow: Rally with 32BJ at DCA

Join DC JWJ and 32BJ fighting for good and safe jobs at National Airport! Make a donation Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Sent via ActionNetwork.org. To update your email address,…

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  Alfredo Castro · [email protected]

March 2, 2023 at 5:56 PM

ACT NOW: Decrim Vending in DC!

Dear Friend, Take one minute to email the DC Council and ask them to vote YES on the bill to decriminalize street vending in DC this Tuesday! On Tuesday, March 7th, the DC Council will vote on the Street Vendor Advancement Act of 2023, the first of two votes. This bill will d…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

March 1, 2023 at 3:21 PM

Support Striking ATU 689 Members

Give today! We are asking the DC JWJ community to support the Loudoun County Transit workers as they approach 50 days on strike. Their strike supports good jobs across transit and across the region by fighting race-to-the-bottom contractors who bring bad wages. Strikes are ho…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

February 27, 2023 at 9:01 PM

DC JWJ Report: DC Checked Out when it comes to tipped workers

Dear Friend, ? Today we testified about our new report that highlights just how much the Department of Employment Services fails tipped workers. ? CHECKED OUT: How DOES Collects and Then Ignores Evidence of Wage Theft There will still be a two-tier tipped w…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

January 31, 2023 at 2:21 PM

Today! Join ATU 689 and DC JWJ at the French Embassy

Rally at 1:00 Today, we'll be out at the French Embassy with ATU 689 Loudoun County Transit members on their 20th day striking against French company Keolis. Tuesday, January 30 1:00 PM French Embassy 4101 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC Haven't been able to make it to th…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

January 28, 2023 at 5:20 PM

Stand with ATU 689 members at the French Embassy

Tuesday at 1:00 Tuesday, join members of ATU 689 at the French Embassy on their 20th day striking against French company Keolis. Tuesday, January 30 1:00 PM French Embassy 4101 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC Learn more about the strike and Keolis: Keolis' parent compa…

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  Nadia Salazar · [email protected]

January 11, 2023 at 1:50 PM

TODAY: ATU 689 Loudoun County Transit Workers on Strike

DC Jobs With Justice stands in solidarity with ATU 689 members in Loudon County. Over 160 members began the strike this morning against private contractor Keolis. Keolis has fought workers throughout their operation of the system and continue to mistreat transit workers. We co…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

December 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM

We're Hiring! Labor Organizer

Become part of our team! DC Jobs With Justice is hiring a Labor Organizer. We are looking for a great candidate to lead DC JWJ's labor organizing programs! This includes direct worker outreach, coalition building, and issue campaigning. The organizer will work closely with t…

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  DC Jobs with Justice · [email protected]

December 13, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Thank you from DC JWJ

Recap of I'll Be There Awards Dear community, Thank you for your donations, showing up, and celebrating with us at our I'll Be There Awards on Monday, Dec 5! On Monday, December 5th we were able to uplight the wonderful work of Mutual Migrant Aid, The Museum, ATU 689-Hubbard…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

December 9, 2022 at 2:31 PM

TAKE ACTION: It's time for new leadership on the Housing Committee

Send a letter to the Council during committee assignment season Dear Friend   The DC Council needs a new Housing Committee chair. Over the last 6 years, Councilmember Bonds has failed to meet the demands of leading this important committee. Under her watch, …

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  Ryan O'Leary · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 5:20 PM

Why I support DC JWJ

Hi! I’m Ryan O’Leary, I’m one of the leaders on the Initiative 82 campaign in DC. Earlier this month, 75% of DC voters chose to eliminate the unfair two-tier wage system. Getting rid of the tipped minimum wage is my passion as a restaurant worker who believ…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 1:20 PM

On #GivingTuesday support DC's movements for justice

Help us meet our goal Dear Friend,    DC Jobs With Justice is a community of like-minded people fighting for change in the Nation's Capitol. Without your support - joining us in the streets, collaborating on projects, sharing our messages, and investing in o…

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  Nadia Salazar · [email protected]

November 28, 2022 at 3:20 PM

One week to the I'll Be There Awards

Don't wait to get your ticket Dear Friend,   It’s just one week till the I’ll Be There Awards, and we have a lot to celebrate!   The Museum is a home for DC culture! Every day, Migrant Mutual Aid volunteers welcome migrants coming into our city! The DMV …

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  Dyana Forester · [email protected]

November 21, 2022 at 3:34 PM

See you at the I'll Be There Awards

Only 2 weeks away Dear Friend,   The I’ll Be There Awards is a special time of year. I love taking a moment to celebrate the importance of our labor and community partnerships and the leaders who are building power in Washington, DC. As a member and partner…

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  Damiana Dendy · [email protected]

November 17, 2022 at 2:20 PM

Why I'm excited

I'll Be There Awards are coming   Dear Friend, I am excited to be going to my first I'll Be There Awards as a DCJWJ staff member. Every year I have had the opportunity to attend, it has been a truly memorable and inspiring night. Hearing orga…

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  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]

November 9, 2022 at 6:15 PM

Something to Celebrate

Dec 5 I'll Be There Awards We must love each other and support each other? Assata Shakur Dear Friend,? ? At DC JWJ, we know we must care for each other. We are proud to celebrate the ways that we care collectively at the I'll Be Ther…

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  DC JWJ I'll Be There Awards · [email protected]

November 3, 2022 at 7:42 PM

See new and familiar faces

Dear Friend, We are excited to be gearing up for the 2022 I'll Be There Awards! ?We have lots of fresh faces and old friends to connect with at this years' I'll Be There Awards. You might have met Eric Butler at a protest, working on a ballot initiative, or on his bike. Now…

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  Nadia Salazar Sandi · [email protected]

November 1, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Big Victory in the Fight for a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights!

domestic workers are winning and they need us to continue the fight Dear Friend On Friday October 14, due to the hard work and organizing of our partnerts at DC Chapter of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, two committees in the DC Council unanimously voted to advance the…

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  Nadia Salazar · [email protected]

October 31, 2022 at 5:10 PM

PETITION: RAMW, help protect tipped workers!

Sign the petition today! Dear Friend,   Last week, we released a report showing that only 11% of DC’s restaurants reported their tips to DC government as they are required.   Upon further investigation of the data, we discovered that only 1…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

October 28, 2022 at 3:16 PM

Nominate today! I'll Be There Awards

Due Monday Dear Friend,   The I'll Be There Awards are coming up!  Before we can celebrate we need your help.  We need your nominations to find great I'll Be There Awardees! Every year, we recognize individuals and organizations that have led campaigns for …

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  Nadia Salazar Sandi · [email protected]

October 27, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Welcoming new staff!

you may have already seen them on a picket! This is our complete DC Jobs with Justice team!Dear Friend, It is with great excitment that I introduce two new members of the DC JWJ team to you! Eric Butler is our new Data and Communications Organizer and Damiana Dendy is our new…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

October 26, 2022 at 4:20 PM

Breaking: DC Restaurants fail to comply with tipped wage reporting

New DC JWJ report out today Today, we are releasing our new report. Still in the Dark: Tipped Wages in DC In 2018, when the DC Council overturned Initiative 77, they included a requirement that all businesses paying the tipped minimum wage report wages and tips to the DC Depa…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

October 21, 2022 at 3:31 PM

The I'll Be There Awards are coming!

December 5th Dear Friend, We are excited to announce the 2022 I'll Be There Awards! Please join us for an in person event on Monday, December 5th at 6:00 PM. We'll be at the Friends Meeting House 2111 Decatur Pl NW in Dupont Circle. A heated outdoor reception will be follow…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

September 16, 2022 at 3:22 PM

We're Hiring! Housing Organizer

DC Jobs With Justice is hiring a Housing Organizer. We are looking for a great candidate to lead DC JWJ's housing programs! This includes direct tenant outreach, coalition building, and issue campaigning. The Organizer will work closely with the DC JWJ team and other organiz…

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  Nadia Salazar Sandi · [email protected]

September 15, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Women in Construction!

Dear Friend, Thank you for joining us last week at our Gogo Back to School Labor Day Cookout! Seeing the solidarity among the community is what keeps us going. We are now gearing up for another wonderful event that we are co-hosting with the amazing folks at IUPAT DC Local 51…

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  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]

September 9, 2022 at 1:51 PM

TODAY! Go-Go Back to School Cookout!

At Coolidge High School Dear Friend, Tonight! We're back for more GOGO BACK TO SCHOOL fun! Join us outside the Coolidge v. Eastern High School football game for an evening of music and community. We'll be at Coolidge/Takoma Rec Center with so many family fun activities: a yout…

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  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]

September 7, 2022 at 4:32 PM

FRIDAY: GOGO BACK TO SCHOOL PART II

music, bounce house, hair cuts, and more Dear Friend, We're back for more GOGO BACK TO SCHOOL fun! The rain prevented us from going all out on Labor Day, so we're going back to Coolidge High School this Friday! What's happening? Live GoGo, a youth Open Mic, free haircuts and …

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

September 5, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Updates to Labor Day Cookout

Dear Friend, Unfortunately, due to the high chance of rain, we wont have music performances at today's Labor Day cookout. We'll still be at Coolidge/Takoma Rec grilling, hanging out, and giving out backpacks. Look for details for our GoGo, open mic, and free haircuts for kids …

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

September 5, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Celebrate Labor Day with DC JWJ and Long Live GoGo

TODAY! Dear Friend, We are thrilled to be celebrating Labor Day in the community with Long Live GoGo! Come out this afternoon for a cookout filled with music, fun and giveaways! We'll also be sharing news you can use about worker's rights and worker justice campaigns. GOGO BA…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

August 26, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Welcoming new staff to DC JWJ

you might have already seen them on a picket All the newest members of the DC JWJ team! Dear Friend, It is with great enthusiasm that I introduce two new members of the DC JWJ team to you! Nadia Salazar Sandi is our new Organizing Director and Stephanie Hernandez is our new L…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

August 18, 2022 at 8:23 PM

We're out here, join us!

Strikes, panels, and GoGo Dear Friend, As the summer winds down, there are still great ways for you to support workers, build community, and connect with others. We'll be out with striking American University staff, discussing the intersections of worker justice and queer libe…

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  Nadia Salazar · [email protected]

August 17, 2022 at 1:20 PM

Staff ready to strike at AU. Learn more tonight.

Srsly. What is up at AU? Dear Friend, After 459 days of unsuccessful bargaining, hundreds of AU staff are going on strike during move-in week - starting on Monday. ?What's happening at AU? How can you help? Join our infosession with the leaders from the AU Staff Union to le…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

August 15, 2022 at 4:23 PM

STRIKE! AU Staff Prepare & ATU 689 Hubbard Rd Wins

join the infosession Dear Friend, Strikes are the powerful action of workers collectively withholding their time, skills, and value to ensure they are treated fairly on the job. This week another group of workers is preparing to go on strike. American University staff represen…

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  Nadia Salazar Sandi · [email protected]

August 9, 2022 at 7:05 PM

Fight Evictions in DC!

Dear Friend, We are so excited to share that we are opening our applications for our new paid housing fellowship! If you are interested in engaging in anti-eviction work, this opportunity is for you. When: Aug. 29 through October 7 Where: training at Luther Place & outr…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

August 8, 2022 at 2:03 PM

Rally Tomorrow @ 8AM: Support striking MetroAccess workers

Dear Friend, Transdev believes they can screw over WMATA workers, and ATU 689 members are going to prove them wrong... again. MetroAccess workers are on strike for a fair contract that values their skills and offers a pathway to the middle class. You might remember that this …

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

August 4, 2022 at 6:03 PM

URGENT: Metro Access workers are under attack!

Dear Friend, Metro Access drivers, from ATU Local 689, are at the table with WMATA contractor Transdev. They are negotiating for better wages and benefits, conditions, dignity, and respect at their workplace. We joined them in the picket line this week and the voices echo: the…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

July 20, 2022 at 2:43 PM

URGENT: stand with domestic workers in DC!

Dear Friend, At this very moment The DC Domestic Worker Bill of Rights is in trouble, and we need you! Together with the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) we are making a call to all of our community to show your support for domestic workers in DC. Last March, Counci…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

July 19, 2022 at 3:05 PM

We're Hiring! Become a DC JWJ organizer

DC Jobs With Justice has three open organizing positions. Check them out and consider applying or sharing with a friend! Housing Organizer: Lead DC JWJ's housing programs! This includes direct tenant outreach, coalition building, and issue campaigning. The Organizer will wo…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

July 18, 2022 at 7:07 PM

Wednesday: Climate and Worker Justice!

Dear community, We want to remind you to join us and Green New Deal for DC Wednesday July 20th at 3pm for a Virtual Webinar on DC’s climate proposals! Let’s join forces to learn, advocate, and create change! Join us and RSVP here! Thank you for your ongoing support and commit…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

July 14, 2022 at 8:36 PM

Learn with us about DC's climate proposals

Dear Friend, Join us and Green New Deal for DC next Wednesday July 20th at 3pm for a Virtual Webinar on DC’s climate proposals. Hear from community leaders who have been fighting climate change and are pushing important legislation for a better future. Let’s learn together the…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

July 11, 2022 at 2:55 PM

See you tonight!

The Future We Need book launch Dear Friend, Join us for an evening of great conversation across the Jobs With Justice community! We are excited to be cohosting an event with national Jobs With Justice to celebrate their 35 years and the movement we’ve built together. It will …

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

July 5, 2022 at 6:30 PM

We are "The Future We Need"

Join us for the DC book launch Dear Friend, Join us for an evening of great conversation across the Jobs With Justice community! We are excited to be cohosting an event with national Jobs With Justice to celebrate their 35 years and the movement we’ve built together. It will …

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

July 1, 2022 at 7:45 PM

Domestic Workers' rights are under attack

Domestic workers need protections NOW - Please take action TODAY Dear Friend All this week we have been proud to lift up our partners at the national domestic workers alliance who have been fighting hard for a DC Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. Today we received the very con…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

June 29, 2022 at 8:58 PM

DC's minimum wage is going up

There is still time to join us online and in the streets! Dear Community, Thank you for your ongoing support for workers in DC! Our organizing staff and fellows have begun to prepare for our two days of outreach with ROC DC. Here is the overview of our Week of Action! There …

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