DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

June 28, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Share this win with workers

This July 1st, the result of a monumental win takes effect: minimum wage increases to $16.10 Dear Friend Thank you for sending notes of support for domestic workers! Amplifying the voices of those affected is part of our core principles and it would not be possible without yo…

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June 27, 2022 at 4:11 PM

Help us keep the momentum

It's not too late to join our worker's rights week of action Dear Friend As we come back from a heavy weekend, we are reminded of the importance of showing up in community for one another. We want to thank each of you for your ongoing support and commitment to fight with and f…

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  Nadia Salazar Sandi · [email protected]

June 24, 2022 at 9:44 PM

DC JWJ Statement on Roe v. Wade

we continue the fight with you Dear Community, Today we mourn the work of countless individuals who fought to protect birthing people’s federal rights. Moments like these are reminders of the prevalent injustice that continues to roam the halls of our “justice system.” Today w…

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June 22, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Workers rights week of action

Dear Friend Congratulations to the National Domestic Workers Alliance leaders and organizers for the powerful rally and hearing this past Thursday.. This was a key step in the work that the Domestic Workers Alliance has been doing to get domestic workers recognized and dignif…

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June 21, 2022 at 7:31 PM

DC JWJ Statement: Solidarity with Long Live GoGo

Dear Friend, DC Jobs With Justice is proud to have been a sponsor of the Long Live GoGo Moechella Juneteenth event in 2022, as we have since 2020. Long Live GoGo is a movement by young, Black, native Washingtonians who celebrate the people and culture of DC through community …

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June 16, 2022 at 8:27 PM

Join DC JWJ at Moechella this Juneteenth

Dear Friend DC JWJ is going to be at Moechella this Juneteenth, protesting, partying and educating the community on workers rights - See you there! DC JWJ staff will be there all afternoon with snacks, games, drinks, swag, and information on your rights at work - come say hi…

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June 7, 2022 at 4:46 PM

Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Public Hearing 6/16/22

Did you hear the exciting news? The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights will have a public hearing in the Labor and Workforce Development Committee on June 16th at 11am. We are breaking barriers in the labor movement, join us to stand in solidarity with domesti…

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May 25, 2022 at 8:05 PM

Take Action to support DCPS Staff

Tell Chancellor Ferebee DCPS staff need a fair contract now Dear Friend Throughout the pandemic employees of District of Columbia Public School (DCPS- teachers, principals and support staff have worked tirelessly to ensure the education of our students continued. These teacher…

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  Excluded Workers · [email protected]

May 20, 2022 at 2:56 PM

Excluded Workers Caravan/Press Conference 5/23

Español Abajo Excluded Workers are hosting a Caravan/Press Conference before the last budget vote! We're inviting the whole DC community to show up in support and solidarity to uplift the struggles of excluded workers and the fight for cash assist…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

May 19, 2022 at 3:51 PM

Join DC JWJ's summer organizing fellowship

Get paid to fight wage theft and level up your organizing skills Dear Friend Wage theft is an issue that affects many across the district, from tipped workers not getting their full pay, workers being forced to clock out early but work more hours, denial of sick leave, and muc…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

May 6, 2022 at 5:30 PM

{TOMORROW} Excluded Workers DC Council Bus Tour-{MAÑANA} Recorrido en autobús del Consejo de Trabajadores Excluidos de DC

Español abajo DC Council Bus Tour   Excluded Workers are still excluded from this year's budget! Tomorrow, come out and support the Excluded Workers demand for $160 million. We will visit key Councilmembers on the Excluded Worker DC Council BUS TO…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

May 4, 2022 at 2:34 PM

Call TODAY for Excluded Workers

Mendelson needs to hear from you Español abajo. Dear Friend, Excluded Workers are still in an urgent struggle for inclusion in the DC budget for FY23. Excluded Workers were excluded from federal and DC unemployment insurance support during the pandemic, so when they lost wor…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

April 25, 2022 at 5:51 PM

Excluded Worker May Day | Trabajador Excluido Primero de Mayo

Español Abajo   Excluded Worker May Day For the New Labor Movement!   Excluded Workers are rallying this May Day! We're inviting the whole DC community to show up in support and solidarity to uplift the struggles of excluded worke…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

April 21, 2022 at 2:28 PM

Immigrants are Welcome in DC

Support today Dear Friend, Last week, Texas Governor Abbott announced that the State of Texas will begin bussing migrants and asylum seekers from the southern border to DC. While being described as a "stunt," these actions are deeply inhumane and cruel, ignoring the needs and…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

April 14, 2022 at 4:04 PM

Together we win!

Dear Friend​, It's heating up out there! And it's not just the weather. This month we've seen a lot of workers fired up!   Workers who are essential and excluded, those in the newest unions and our oldest institutions have all been in motion to win for wo…

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April 8, 2022 at 8:01 PM

THIS MONDAY: Howard Hospital Healthcare Workers on STRIKE!

This Monday April 11, the DCNA represented healthcare workers at Howard University Hospital are going on a one day strike! After nearly nine months of bargaining, Howard University President Dr. Wayne Frederick and Howard University Hospital CEO Anita Jenkins have refused t…

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April 1, 2022 at 10:06 PM

Tell Jeff Bezos: WORKERS ARE WINNING! (Updated RSVP Link)

Today, Amazon warehouse workers in Staten Island made history by winning their union election and becoming the first Amazon union in the country! Despite the fact that Jeff Bezos and Amazon spent $4.3 million on union busting last year alone, the worker-led Amazon Labor Unio…

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April 1, 2022 at 9:57 PM

Tell Jeff Bezos: WORKERS ARE WINNING! (Updated RSVP Link)

Today, Amazon warehouse workers in Staten Island made history by winning their union election and becoming the first Amazon union in the country! Despite the fact that Jeff Bezos and Amazon spent $4.3 million on union busting last year alone, the worker-led Amazon Labor Unio…

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April 1, 2022 at 9:44 PM

Tell Jeff Bezos: WORKERS ARE WINNING!

Today, Amazon warehouse workers in Staten Island made history by winning their union election and becoming the first Amazon union in the country! Despite the fact that Jeff Bezos and Amazon spent $4.3 million on union busting last year alone, the worker-led Amazon Labor Unio…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 9:05 PM

We're Hiring

Help us find the next members of our team Dear Friend DC Jobs with Justice is growing - help us find the next members of our team. We're hiring for three positions: An Organizing Director to oversee staff as well as manage a limited portfolio of campaign responsibilities.…

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March 28, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Save the Date! At-Large Council Candidate Forum on Affordable Housing - March 30th

Dear Friend, On Wednesday, March 30th at 7pm, join a group of sponsoring organizations (see list below) to learn more about the affordable housing positions of the candidates running for DC Council At-Large in the June 21 Democratic primary! This event will be moderated …

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March 17, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Correction: BIG EXPANSION for DC Paid Family Leave!

Our previous email incorrectly stated that Prenatal Benefits begin on July 1 - DC workers are currently able to apply for retroactive Prenatal Leave benefits until May 31, 2022 for claims going back to October 1, 2021. Starting in June 2022, only more recent dates will be co…

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March 17, 2022 at 2:38 PM

BIG EXPANSION for DC Paid Family Leave!

Paid Prenatal Leave for DC Workers Starts July 1! The DC Paid Family Leave Coalitionis thrilled to announce a huge win in the District of Columbia: this month, DC workers will have up to 2 weeks of prenatal leave, in addition to the recently increased 12 weeks of paid leave …

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March 15, 2022 at 8:18 PM

Rally for DC Circulator Workers

DC Circulator workers are fighting for good wages and benefits Dear Friend This Thursday we'll be out supporting DC Cirulator workers in their fight for good wages and benefits, can you join us there? This Thursday (3/17) at 1PM outside of the Washington Marriott at Metro Ce…

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March 8, 2022 at 5:32 PM

Howard Hospital Nurses Need Your Support!

"Nurses are being pushed by supervisors to come to work even when they are sick; some of these nurses have come to work, only to have to leave because of illness. Employers need to immediately hire more nurses and assistive personnel in every unit and on every shift to ensure …

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January 27, 2022 at 8:54 PM

BREAKING: DC JwJ Sues Mayor, DCRA for Failure to Take Action

DC JwJ Sues Mayor, DCRA for Failure to Take Action Against Power Design, Inc. for the Repeated Use of Unlicensed Electricians Government Says That it Doesn’t Owe Public Any Explanation January 27, 2022 DC Jobs with Justice (JwJ) began investigating Power Design, Inc. – a na…

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  Reclaim Rent Control-Eliana Rondon · [email protected]

January 14, 2022 at 4:20 PM

Is your rent going up? (We need to hear from you!)

Good afternoon DC Jobs with Justice family, As some of you may know, on December 31, 2021, the Rent Freeze that has protected tenants for the duration of the pandemic ended. The DC Council failed to act and has left tenants vulnerable to mas…

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  Reclaim Rent Control-Eliana Rondon · [email protected]

January 6, 2022 at 9:57 PM

OUR BATTLE TO EXTEND THE RENT FREEZE IS FAR FROM OVER: TAKE ACTION TODAY!!!

Happy New Year,   We are looking forward to a year that provides many opportunities to ensure that our residents have the ability to stay in their homes and access to stable rent increases. On December 31, 2021, the Rent Freeze that has prot…

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  Yael Shafritz · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 3:03 PM

20 years of DC JWJ wrapped

When I stepped into the role of interim executive director of DC Jobs with Justice I knew I had big shoes to fill Dear Friend When I stepped into the role of interim executive director of DC Jobs with Justice I knew I had big shoes to fill. From our founding 20 years ago our c…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

December 27, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Your Support Powers Our Work

I have to take a moment to share my warmest thanks for your enduring support 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 a…

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December 14, 2021 at 11:44 PM

Thursday: Rally to Hold DCRA & Bowser Accountable!

Hello Friend, You may remember Power Design, Inc. - DC Jobs with Justice began investigating the Florida-based company in 2017 after numerous claims of wage theft and payroll fraud, resulting in a 2020 decision forcing Power Design to pay a $2.75 million settlement for v…

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  Reclaim Rent Control-Eliana Rondon · [email protected]

December 6, 2021 at 10:14 PM

{RRC Training} Extend DC's Rent Freeze 12/7/21

To learn more about the Rent Freeze, extending it and how you can take action join us tomorrow, December 7th at 6:30 for a training. Click Here To Register! We need your help to ensure all DC Residents have a safe and secure place to call hom…

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  DC Jobs With Justice [email protected] · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 8:05 PM

Tell DC Council to Extend the Rent Freeze

In 30 days the rent freeze that has protected tenants for the duration of the pandemic will end. Dear Friend On December 31, 2021, the rent freeze that has protected tenants for the duration of the pandemic will end. Allowing the rent freeze to expire will leave all DC tenant…

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  Elizabeth and Yael, DC JWJ · [email protected]

October 22, 2021 at 1:31 PM

All about last night's I'll Be There Awards

See the replay Friend — Every year the I'll Be There Awards are a chance to get together with everyone who is part of DC JWJ's work and be together as a community. Even virtually, it's a joy to be together with friends and colleagues and to celebrate what w…

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  DC Jobs with Justice · [email protected]

October 21, 2021 at 1:50 PM

Tonight's the night!

The I'll Be There Awards start at 7pm Friend — Tonight's the night! The 2021 I'll Be There Awards kick off at 7:00pm and we can't wait to celebrate together. Register now to join tonight's online event: Get your ticket …

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October 19, 2021 at 2:31 PM

2 days until the I'll Be There Awards!

Get your ticket today Friend — This year's I'll Be There Awards are now just two days away, and we can't wait to celebrate together! Join us on Thursday as we commemorate 20 years of work and honor this year's awardees: 2021 Awardees …

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October 14, 2021 at 4:31 PM

Get your ticket + a DCJWJ poster print

Plus gift bag totes, hats, and scarves Friend — The 2021 I'll Be There Awards are a week from today! Next Thursday, October 21, we'll come together to look back at 20 years of our history and to celebrate five outstanding leaders …

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October 8, 2021 at 3:50 PM

Announcing the 2021 I’ll Be There Awardees!

Five leaders in the fight for good jobs for all Friend — The nominations are in. The judges have deliberated. The votes have been counted. And today we are are incredibly excited to share the recipients of 2021’s I’ll Be There Awa…

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October 7, 2021 at 2:51 PM

20 champions from our history

Friend — In the last two decades DC Jobs with Justice has fought for the rights of working people, renters, families, and immigrants. We've fought for better wages and paid leave, housing affordability and unemployment benefits f…

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  Mackenzie Baris, DC Jobs with Justice · [email protected]

September 27, 2021 at 8:01 PM

I’ll Be There at 20 years

I was there when we started DC Jobs with Justice at the One Nation, Working Together rally in 2010. Friend — Twenty years ago, in 2001, I was fresh out of college, full of energy, and ready to do what it…

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  Eliana Rondon, DC Jobs with Justice · [email protected]

September 22, 2021 at 5:00 PM

20 years means trust

Why I organize with DC JWJ Friend — I was born and raised in Washington DC. But like a lot of Black and Brown people, my daughter and I can no longer afford to live in the city we used to call home.   My community taught me that i…

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  DC Jobs with Justice · [email protected]

September 17, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Nominate a leader for the I'll Be There Awards

Know someone who deserves recognition? Friend —Earlier this week we opened registration for the 2021 I'll Be There Awards, our biggest event of the year that brings together activists and organizations united in t…

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  DC Jobs with Justice · [email protected]

September 13, 2021 at 4:31 PM

Registration now open for the 2021 I'll Be There Awards

Join us on October 21! Friend —In 2001, a coalition of leaders from labor, faith, community groups, and student organizations came together to create a new home for workers rights organizing in DC. That coalition…

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  Reclaim Rent Control- Eliana Rondon · [email protected]

August 18, 2021 at 6:05 PM

Stay DC Application Clinic Tomorrow / Stay DC Clínica de aplicación mañana

Español abajo Need help with the Stay DC application? Tomorrow, we are hosting the third of 5 STAY DC Application Clinics. DC Jobs with Justice and Reclaim Rent Control are collaborating with the Office of the Attorn…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

August 11, 2021 at 6:51 PM

Happy Hour - postponed to next Wednesday

Hello Friend, Due to tonight's severe thunderstorm warning, we have decided to postpone tonight's Happy Hour to next week. You can RSVP at the updated link below, stay safe and we hope you can join us next week! Welcome/Goodbye Happy Hour Wednesday, August 18, 5 - 8 PM Wunder …

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  Reclaim Rent Control- Eliana Rondon · [email protected]

August 10, 2021 at 5:56 PM

Stay DC Application Clinics TONIGHT/Clínicas de aplicaciones de Stay DC ESTA NOCHE /

Español abajo Need help with the Stay DC application? Tonight, we are hosting the second of 5 STAY DC Application Clinics. DC Jobs with Justice and Reclaim Rent Control are collaborating with the Office of the Attorn…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

August 9, 2021 at 8:15 PM

Welcome/Goodbye Happy Hour this Wednesday!

Dear Friend, DC JWJ is about to go through some big changes this fall! Elizabeth will be on maternity leave until January, Nikko will be going to grad school, and two amazing new organizers, Melinda and Shayna, have just started with us. Please stop by Wunder Garten this Wedn…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

August 4, 2021 at 8:13 PM

Big Changes + Budget Recap

meet our new organizers Dear Friend, Thanks to everyone who fought with us for a DC budget that meets the needs of DC workers. We had a great win of $41 million for Excluded Workers - our largest to date. We also have a few final updates on our Paid Family Leave and Hero Pay c…

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  Reclaim Rent Control- Eliana Rondon · [email protected]

August 3, 2021 at 3:38 PM

Stay DC Application Clinics Start TONIGHT/Las clínicas de aplicación Stay DC comienzan ESTA NOCHE

Español abajo Tonight kicks off the first of 5 STAY DC Application Clinics. Time is running out to apply for the Stay DC program Register Here! DC Jobs with Justice and Reclaim Rent Control are collaborating with the Office of the …

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

August 2, 2021 at 4:01 PM

LAST CHANCE: stand with Excluded Workers

call your councilmember today Dear Friend,   Tomorrow the DC Council will take their final vote on funding in the DC budget. Throughout the summer, Excluded Workers and allies have fought hard for an expansion of the DC CARES program which pu…

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