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  Eduarda Serafim · [email protected]
January 6, 2026 at 5:31 PM

Join us for a 1/14 rally to restore union rights!

Protect America's Workforce Act (PAWA) to the people! Friend,   We are honored to cosponsor the Rally for America's Workforce: PAWA to the People on January 14th at 12pm at Upper Senate Park in Washington, DC. The rally is in support of the …
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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
December 31, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Before the year ends: help us meet the fight ahead

Hi Friend, As this year comes to a close, we’re taking a clear-eyed look at what’s ahead and one thing is certain: the year to come will demand courage, coordination, and deep solidarity. As we enter a new year, we’re asking you to stand wi…
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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
December 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM

$21M for the Alliance: It's not a Christmas miracle, it's organizing!

Alliance services restored! Dear Friend, On Christmas Eve, we got the news: $21 million in healthcare had been restored to the DC Healthcare Alliance. The impact of this announcement 25,000 adults in the program will be able to access denta…
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  Damiana Dendy · [email protected]
December 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Help us defend DC in the year ahead

Hi Friend, As we look toward the year ahead, one thing is clear: the attacks on DC’s autonomy, workers, tenants, immigrants, and low-income communities are not slowing down. And neither are we. This year, we launched Keep DC Healthy to defe…
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  Eduarda Serafim · [email protected]
December 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Justice NOW: Stand with the Fair Housing Three

Friend,   Federal workers serve the public, not politicians or billionaires.   Instead of bending the knee to the Trump regime, federal workers like the Fair Housing Three are standing their ground. And we're standing with them. …
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  Eduarda Serafim · [email protected]
December 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM

Big Wins for DC Workers: $2.2M Recovered in Wage Theft Cases

Español sigue Friend,   We want to celebrate two major victories for DC construction workers. The DC Office of the Attorney General (OAG) recently secured over $2.2 million in settlements from two construction companies that were …
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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
December 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM

We deliver

1,581 messages delivered Dear Friend,   Last week, DC JWJ and our allies on the Keep DC Healthy campaign delivered 1,581 postcards to the DC Council. Each card represented a DC resident commited to preserving the DC Healthcare Alliance. Bel…
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  Damiana Dendy · [email protected]
December 8, 2025 at 11:05 PM

Tomorrow, Wednesday: Know Your Rights Workshops / Entrenamientos 'Conozca sus derechos' mañana y el miércoles

español sigue   Friend,   We have two upcoming Know Your Rights Workshops on tenant rights and immigration rights this week!   DC Jobs With Justice and Legal Counsel for the Elderly will jointly host a Know Your Tenant Rights Workshop at 6:…
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  Damiana Dendy · [email protected]
December 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM

Housing and Immigration Know Your Rights Workshops / Entrenamientos 'Conozca sus derechos' de vivienda e inmigración

next week / la semana que viene español sigue   Dear Friend,   Don't miss our two upcoming Know Your Rights Workshops on tenant rights and immigration rights!   DC Jobs With Justice and Legal Counsel for the Elderly will jointly host a Know …
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  Dani, DC JWJ intern · [email protected]
December 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM

Why you should give to DC JWJ

Friend,   My name is Dani, and this year I had the privilege of interning with DC Jobs with Justice. I was looking for an opportunity to learn more about and become more involved in our community. These past four months with the DC JWJ hav…
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  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]
December 1, 2025 at 8:16 PM

We're not giving up!

this #GivingTuesday Friend,   Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday. Ahead of this day of giving, we have a message: we're not giving up. Our communities are under unprecidented attacks and we are standing strong in the fight back. Just this week, me …
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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
November 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM

We Ain't Buying It!

11/29 Target picket Dear Friend, For months, local DC leaders have been calling out Target as one of the companies falling in line with the Trump agenda. This Thanksgiving, join for a special picket highlighting corporate collusion. It’s time to tell Trump's allies in the co…
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  Damiana Dendy · [email protected]
November 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM

ERAP Opening Tomorrow // ERAP Abre Mañana!

Do you need assistance paying rent due to an emergency? What you need to know about ERAP for tomorrow, Nov. 20. español abajo   Dear Friend,   The Emergency Rental Assistance Program is opening tomorrow, Thursday, November 20th! ERAP is a li…
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  DC Jobs with Justice · [email protected]
November 17, 2025 at 10:11 PM

thank you for joining us / gracias por estar con nosotros

we honored community leaders / honramos a l?deres de la comunidad español sigue   Friend,   On November 6, we held our annual I’ll Be There Awards to celebrate this year’s progress in the shared fight for worker’s rights with you. We're so grateful to the me…
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  Damiana Dendy · [email protected]
November 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM

Is your tenant rights knowledge up to date?

Dear Friend,   Do you know what rights you have as a tenant in DC? Join us on Monday, November 17 at 6:00PM for a virtual workshop to learn about your rights! Following the passage of the RENTAL Act, tenant rights have changed in the Distri…
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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
October 30, 2025 at 3:37 PM

DC needs a hearing on MPD cooperation with federal forces

Send a letter to Brooke Pinto Friend — Over the last 10 months, DC communities have witnessed an increasingly distressing pattern emerge among our local law enforcement. As Trump's agents make violent, racially motivated, and unconstitutional arrests of our lov…
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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM

Time to celebrate

2025 I'll Be There Awards Dear Friend,   It's time to celebrate! Join the DC Jobs With Justice community for a warm evening together at the I'll Be There Awards.   Every day teachers, doctors, community leaders, and regular people are standi…
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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 23, 2025 at 9:46 PM

Bright lights in our community

2025 I'll Be There Awardees Dear Friend,   Every day, we are inspired by the members of our community who are stepping up to meet the moment - forming unions, speaking out, protecting each other, and fighting back. At the I'll Be There Award…
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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
October 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM

stop Avelo “Abduction” Airlines

the only passenger airline to fly deportation flights for ICE Español sigue   Friend,   In May of this year, Avelo “Abduction” Airlines became the first commercial airline to begin deportation flights, flying people in Immigrations and Custo…
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  Damiana Dendy · [email protected]
October 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM

you’re invited: Social Housing Town Hall / le invitamos: vivienda social conversatorio

6-8 pm on October 21 / el 21 de octubre español sigue   Dear Friend,   It has been a challenging few months for tenants and unhoused residents in the District: Council passed the RENTAL Act, originally authored by Mayor Bowser and landlord…
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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM

Save the Alliance!/ ¡Salvar La Alianza!

Español abajo     Dear Friend,   The Alliance is under attack, and it’s up to us to save it.    On October 1, DC closed the doors to the DC Healthcare Alliance, reduced healthcare coverage for 25,000 DC residents, and kicked…
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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM

Together forever! Solidarity and celebration

Dear Friend,   Coming together in solidarity and joy has always been our strategy. You have joined us in that - marching, picketing, signing petitions, and caring for your neighbors.   I hope you will take some time to join us in celebrati…
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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
October 7, 2025 at 8:09 PM

Awardees Announced for 2025 I’ll Be There Awards!

Dear Friend,   It’s just under a month until the annual I’ll Be There Awards, and we hope you’ll join us in celebrating our community and supporting our ongoing work. Get your ticket today!    This evening will be an opportunity to connect …
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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM

What is the Alliance and how do we save it?

Providing healthcare isn't noble - it's what's right Many people are hearing about the Alliance for the first time, so we want to invite you to learn about the DC Healthcare Alliance.  Join us for a webinar on October 14th at …
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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 1, 2025 at 7:48 PM

Dear Wayne Turnage, healthcare is a human right, not "noble"

Providing healthcare isn't noble - it's what's right Dear Friend,   Today, DC closed the doors to the Alliance, reduced healthcare coverage for 25,000 DC residents and kicked over 2,800 people off their insurance as reported in the Washingto…
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  Damiana Dendy · [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM

Get Up to Date on your Tenants Rights!

How well do you know the rights you have at home? The recent passage of the RENTAL Act may have changed what rights apply to you. Dear Friend,   Do you understand your rights as a tenant in DC? Do you know how our tenant rights in DC will ch…
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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
September 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM

An attack on DC is an attack on Democracy

Over 150 Organizations Call on Congress to Commit to Defending DC’s Autonomy Signatories include civil rights, labor, faith, policy, and grassroots organizations representing DC and allies nationwide   Washington, DC – 151 organizations sen…
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  Damiana Dendy · [email protected]
September 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM

Have your rights as a DC tenant changed?

Do you know your rights as a tenant? Last week's Council vote may have changed your tenants rights and protections. Dear Friend,   Your tenant rights and protections may have changed following last week's passage of the RENTAL Act. Do you kn…
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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
September 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM

Rally this Wed 9/24 with SEIU 32BJ!

Dear Friend,   Join us this Wednesday, Sept. 24 to rally with SEIU 32BJ Security Officers in their fight for a fair contract!   SEIU 32BJ Security Officer Contract Rally When: Tuesday, September 24 at 4:00 PM Where: Franklin Park (14th &…
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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
September 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM

Corrected link Save the Date *I'll Be There Awards*

Dear Friend,   Once a year, DC JWJ brings our community together to celebrate our collective passion, tenacity, and solidarity. This year's I'll Be There Awards comes at a time of great pain and turmoil - as workers, neighbors, and family members. It feels…
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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
September 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM

Save the Date *I'll Be There Awards*

Dear Friend,   Once a year, DC JWJ brings our community together to celebrate our collective passion, tenacity, and solidarity. This year's I'll Be There Awards comes at a time of great pain and turmoil - as workers, neighbors, and family members. It feels…
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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
September 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM

We love and protect one another

Dear Friend,   For the last 30 days, DC neighbors have stepped up and are taking even greater care of each other. School communities gathered to get kids to school safely, restaurant workers built networks of support, volunteers help detained residents and their families,…
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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
September 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM

See you tomorrow: We Are All DC

Bring the whole family!   Dear Friend,   Tomorrow we're joining with our neighbors and people from all over the country to stand up to the Trump take over of our beloved home. We reject the harassment and detention by ICE and National Guard…
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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
September 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM

Este domingo 7/9: ¡Regístrese en Alliance!

This Sunday 9/7: Sign Up for DC Healthcare Alliance! ¿Necesita registrarse en la Alianza de Seguro Medico de DC o verificar si aún tiene cobertura?   La Alianza de Seguro Medico de DC es un programa crucial que ofrece seguro médico gratuito a residentes de D…
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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
September 3, 2025 at 2:39 PM

Two events to refuse, resist, rebuild...together!

Town hall Thurs. Rally Sat. We can win but only if we do it together.   Town Hall on Refusing, Resisting, and Rebuilding Thursday, Sept. 4 | 6–9 PM John Wesley AME Zion Church, 1615 14th Street NW  Free dinner by Busboys and Poets at 6pm  Childcare, ASL &am…
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  Eduarda Serafim · [email protected]
August 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM

TOMORROW, THURS 8/28: Rally for Worker Power!

Dear Friend,   Workers make DC run — and we deserve better than mass firings, union busting, deportations, and occupation.   The Trump administration has caused DC to have the highest rate of unemployment in the nation. He has taken away co…
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  Eduarda Serafim · [email protected]
August 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM

CORRECTED NUMBER: Know Your Rights/Conozca sus derechos con MPD/ICE

español abajo Dear Friend,   Our friends at Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid (MSMA) have released important new guidelines on their Instagram page for DC residents when interacting with the federal agents that are swarming our city. …
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  Eduarda Serafim · [email protected]
August 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM

Know Your Rights with MPD/ICE // Conozca sus derechos con MPD/ICE

español abajo Dear Friend,   Our friends at Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid (MSMA) have released important new guidelines on their Instagram page for DC residents when interacting with the federal agents that are swarming our city. …
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  Eduarda Serafim · [email protected]
August 7, 2025 at 8:24 PM

DC Council Repealed Initiative 82. Here's What This Means For Tipped Workers.

Dear Friend,   Initiative 82 is gone. Despite being passed overwhelmingly by DC voters twice, the DC Council has repealed it—and with it, the fair wage increases that thousands of tipped workers were promised. Share our explainer on Instagr…
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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
August 6, 2025 at 12:20 PM

The fight continues for the Alliance

Alliance: la lucha sigue En español abajo Dear Friend,   On Monday, the Council passed the annual District budget and failed to restore full funding for the DC Healthcare Alliance. The Alliance is a program with a 25-year history …
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  Eduarda Serafim · [email protected]
July 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM

The DC Council just repealed Initiative 82.

Send a thank-you to the 5 members who voted to save it. Dear Friend,   Yesterday, the DC Council voted to repeal Initiative 82.   Councilmembers Christina Henderson and Charles Allen introduced a last-minute amendment to overturn the will of…
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  Eduarda Serafim · [email protected]
July 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM

CALL TODAY: Don't pause or repeal I-82!

Councilmembers Allen and Henderson are up to no good... Dear Friend,   We just learned that Councilmembers Allen and Henderson are planning to introduce an egregious repeal of Initiative 82 for Monday's second budget vote. Their proposal inc…
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  Alex Samuels · [email protected]
July 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM

CALL TODAY: Support DC Healthcare Alliance!

(español abajo) On Monday July 28th, the Council will have its final vote on the DC budget. Right now, the budget includes reduced Alliance healthcare services for low income residents, cuts people off from care as soon as October 1st, and …
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  Alex Samuels · [email protected]
July 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Tell the Council to Support Healthcare for Low-Income Residents!

Hi Friend,   The budget before the DC Council right now would dismantle the DC Healthcare Alliance, which provides critical health care coverage to residents with low incomes who do not qualify for Medicaid, most of whom are immigrants. Sen…
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  Eduarda Serafim · [email protected]
July 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM

TAKE ACTION: Stop McDuffie's $10 "freeze" on tipped wages

We need your voice to prevent this potential attack on Initiative 82 Dear Friend,   Last week, Councilmember McDuffie shared his proposal with other Councilmembers to permanently freeze the tipped minimum wage at $10 an hour. While he ultima…
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  Alex Samuels · [email protected]
July 17, 2025 at 8:13 PM

DC Budget Update

Dear Friend,   This year, the Mayor created a budget that makes it harder to be a worker in DC. DC Jobs With Justice and our allies were able to roll back many of the most anti-worker attacks: we protected good construction jobs, the rights…
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  Eduarda Serafim · [email protected]
July 15, 2025 at 6:20 PM

We won! I-82 repeal defeated in the budget

A major win for DC’s tipped workers and voters Dear Friend,   We won!   Thanks to your hard work the attempt to repeal Initiative 82 was struck from the budget.   On Sunday, Chairman Phil Mendelson introduced a version of the FY26 DC Budget …
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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
July 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM

No Backroom Repeal of I-82! Email DC Council TODAY

DC Council is about to override the will of the voters by gutting Initiative 82 and lowering the tipped minimum wage. And they’re doing it behind closed doors, with no input from the workers who will be affected. We can’t let that happen.   Email Councilme…
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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
July 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM

CALL TODAY: Stand With Tipped Workers & Protect I-82!

On Monday July 14th, the Council will vote on the DC budget. Right now the budget includes repeal of Initiative 82, bringing wages for tipped workers down to $5.95. We have to stop this. Call our targeted list of Councilmemb…
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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
July 9, 2025 at 9:39 PM

Rally for a Fair Budget Monday 7/14!

Dear Friend,   On Monday July 14, DC Council will hold its first vote on the DC budget. The budget as it stands now is deeply inequitable, with cuts hitting working-class and low-income Black and Brown communities the hardest, including sev…
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