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  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
November 25, 2019 at 3:58 PM

Airport Solidarity Action Tomorrow @ 5 PM

Dear Friend, This Thanksgiving we are thankful for union workers who risk it all on the picket line to take a stand for their communities and families. Today we're bringing you two solidarity actions to show your appreciation for their courage. Join UNITE HERE Local 23 to…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
November 21, 2019 at 7:43 PM

VIDEO: WMATA board disruption in solidarity with Cinder Bed Road workers

Dear John, Today, DC Jobs With Justice got loud in solidarity with the striking ATU 689 members at Cinder Bed Road. At today's WMATA board meeting, Cinder Bed Road drivers took their concerns directly to Paul Wiedefeldand the whole WMATA board. Workers called on them to use th…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
November 21, 2019 at 7:43 PM

VIDEO: WMATA board disruption in solidarity with Cinder Bed Road workers

Dear Friend, Today, DC Jobs With Justice got loud in solidarity with the striking ATU 689 members at Cinder Bed Road. At today's WMATA board meeting, Cinder Bed Road drivers took their concerns directly to Paul Wiedefeldand the whole WMATA board. Workers called on them to use …
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
November 19, 2019 at 4:43 PM

This Thursday ➡️ Show up for Transit Workers

Dear Friend, On October 24th at 3 AM 120 Metrobus drivers employed by private contractor Transdev went on strike. For the last 26 days workers have put their livelihoods on the line to take a stand against privatization and corporate greed. The strikers demands are simple, t…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
November 19, 2019 at 4:43 PM

This Thursday ➡️ Show up for Transit Workers

Dear John, On October 24th at 3 AM 120 Metrobus drivers employed by private contractor Transdev went on strike. For the last 26 days workers have put their livelihoods on the line to take a stand against privatization and corporate greed. The strikers demands are simple, the…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
November 15, 2019 at 1:30 PM

🚨🚨 PICKET LINE ALERT 🚨🚨

Dear Friend, Almost 4 weeks ago Metrobus drivers at WMATA’s Cinder Bed Road bus garage in Lorton, Virginia, went on strike. Like most Metro workers, they are union members of ATU Local 689. Unlike most Metro workers, they are employed by a private contractor, Transdev and ar…
  Ina Padua · [email protected]
November 12, 2019 at 5:36 PM

Have You Signed Up Yet?

Dear Friend, DC is in the middle of an affordable housing crisis, we can't just renew rent control, we must expand and strengthen it! Sign up today to testify at tomorrow's hearing on rent control. Together we are going to demand more than the status quo! Testify to Protect a…
  Ina Padua · [email protected]
November 12, 2019 at 5:36 PM

Have You Signed Up Yet?

Dear John, DC is in the middle of an affordable housing crisis, we can't just renew rent control, we must expand and strengthen it! Sign up today to testify at tomorrow's hearing on rent control. Together we are going to demand more than the status quo! Testify to Protect and…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
November 8, 2019 at 7:53 PM

👾 Boss Battle 👾

Dear John, You don't need an expensive console to battle some bosses this weekend. Join us out on the streets for two action packed solidarity asks this weekend. TONIGHT: Leaflet Metro Stops About the Metrobus Strike Metrobus drivers at Cinder Bed Road Bus Garage have be…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
November 8, 2019 at 7:53 PM

👾 Boss Battle 👾

Dear Friend, You don't need an expensive console to battle some bosses this weekend. Join us out on the streets for two action packed solidarity asks this weekend. TONIGHT: Leaflet Metro Stops About the Metrobus Strike Metrobus drivers at Cinder Bed Road Bus Garage have …
  Ina Padua · [email protected]
November 7, 2019 at 7:04 PM

Demand More Than the Status Quo.

Dear John, This coming Wednesday the DC Council will hold its first hearing about rent control in this legislative session. Can you join us in testifying for stronger and expanded rent control? This hearing is about preserving the status quo, simply reauthorizing rent control…
  Ina Padua · [email protected]
November 7, 2019 at 7:04 PM

Demand More Than the Status Quo.

Dear Friend, This coming Wednesday the DC Council will hold its first hearing about rent control in this legislative session. Can you join us in testifying for stronger and expanded rent control? This hearing is about preserving the status quo, simply reauthorizing rent contr…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
November 6, 2019 at 1:30 PM

TODAY @ 12 PM: Rally with Striking Transit Workers!

Dear John, Metrobus drivers employed by private contractor Transdev have been on strike for nearly 3 weeks! WMATA hired Transdev to lower costs on the backs of workers and unsurprisingly they have refused to negotiate a fair contract, forcing drivers to go on strike. We must…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
November 6, 2019 at 1:30 PM

TODAY @ 12 PM: Rally with Striking Transit Workers!

Dear Friend, Metrobus drivers employed by private contractor Transdev have been on strike for nearly 3 weeks! WMATA hired Transdev to lower costs on the backs of workers and unsurprisingly they have refused to negotiate a fair contract, forcing drivers to go on strike. We mu…
  Ina Padua · [email protected]
November 5, 2019 at 6:05 PM

NOV 13th: ​Testify for Rent Control

Dear John, Next Wednesday the DC Council will hold its first hearing about rent control in this legislative session. We need you to join us at the Wilson Building and testify for for stronger and expanded rent control. Testify to Protect and Strengthen Rent Control! WHEN: We…
  Ina Padua · [email protected]
November 5, 2019 at 6:05 PM

NOV 13th: ​Testify for Rent Control

Dear Friend, Next Wednesday the DC Council will hold its first hearing about rent control in this legislative session. We need you to join us at the Wilson Building and testify for for stronger and expanded rent control. Testify to Protect and Strengthen Rent Control! WHEN: …
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
November 4, 2019 at 5:17 PM

This Wednesday @ 12 PM: Show up for Transit Workers!

Dear Friend, Metrobus drivers at WMATA’s privatized Cinder Bed facility are entering their third week on strike, the first Metrobus strike in 41 years. Thousands of bus riders have been left stranded, because the private contractor WMATA hired to lower costs on the backs of …
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
November 4, 2019 at 5:17 PM

This Wednesday @ 12 PM: Show up for Transit Workers!

Dear John, Metrobus drivers at WMATA’s privatized Cinder Bed facility are entering their third week on strike, the first Metrobus strike in 41 years. Thousands of bus riders have been left stranded, because the private contractor WMATA hired to lower costs on the backs of wo…
  Ina Padua · [email protected]
October 31, 2019 at 6:46 PM

CORRECTION: NOV 13th: ​Speak up for Rent Control!

*CORRECTION: The original version of the email below mistakenly listed NOV 12th in the subject line instead of the correct date November 13th.* Dear John, Thank you to everyone who joined us for last Saturday's Rally to Reclaim Rent Control! We demonstrated our power and sh…
  Ina Padua · [email protected]
October 31, 2019 at 6:35 PM

NOV 13th: ​Speak up for Rent Control!

Dear Friend, Thank you to everyone who joined us for last Saturday's Rally to Reclaim Rent Control! We demonstrated our power and showed the DC Council that we demand action on the affordable housing crisis! In a little under two weeks the Council will hold its first heari…
  Ina Padua · [email protected]
October 31, 2019 at 6:16 PM

NOV 12th: ​Speak up for Rent Control!

Dear John, Thank you to everyone who joined us for last Saturday's Rally to Reclaim Rent Control! We demonstrated our power and showed the DC Council that we demand action on the affordable housing crisis! In a little under two weeks the Council will hold its first hearing…
  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]
October 30, 2019 at 8:01 PM

Jobs With Justice Organizing and Leadership Training Program

Dear John, Build your skills as a powerful organizer! DC JWJ is recruiting organizers, activists, and community leaders to attend our organizing and leadership training. This training will take place from Friday, Nov 15th to Sunday, Nov 17th. This is an all day training fo…
  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]
October 30, 2019 at 8:01 PM

Jobs With Justice Organizing and Leadership Training Program

Dear Friend, Build your skills as a powerful organizer! DC JWJ is recruiting organizers, activists, and community leaders to attend our organizing and leadership training. This training will take place from Friday, Nov 15th to Sunday, Nov 17th. This is an all day training …
  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]
October 28, 2019 at 5:27 PM

TONIGHT in Columbia Heights: Safety Beyond Policing

Dear Friend, Join organizers and advocates from across DC tonight for a conversation on what it means to feel safe. Together we will build a vision of safety that isn't just about more policing but about community safety and investment in our families and neighborhoods. Free…
  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]
October 28, 2019 at 5:27 PM

TONIGHT in Columbia Heights: Safety Beyond Policing

Dear John, Join organizers and advocates from across DC tonight for a conversation on what it means to feel safe. Together we will build a vision of safety that isn't just about more policing but about community safety and investment in our families and neighborhoods. Free d…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 24, 2019 at 4:33 PM

Back into Action

Dear John, Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2019 I'll Be There Awards! It was great to see so many talented organizers, advocates, and leaders all in one room. We can't wait to do it again next year! Be sure to check out pictures from the Awards on Facebook. Now w…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 24, 2019 at 4:33 PM

Back into Action

Dear Friend, Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2019 I'll Be There Awards! It was great to see so many talented organizers, advocates, and leaders all in one room. We can't wait to do it again next year! Be sure to check out pictures from the Awards on Facebook. Now…
  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]
October 23, 2019 at 3:42 PM

A Crisis of Community and Police Violence

Dear John, We can't stand by any longer while our youth suffer from police and community violence. The solution is simple: we must build a vision of safety that isn't just about more policing but about community safety and investment in our families and neighborhoods. Can y…
  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]
October 23, 2019 at 3:42 PM

A Crisis of Community and Police Violence

Dear Friend, We can't stand by any longer while our youth suffer from police and community violence. The solution is simple: we must build a vision of safety that isn't just about more policing but about community safety and investment in our families and neighborhoods. Can…
  Ina Padua · [email protected]
October 22, 2019 at 4:08 PM

🔜 This Saturday: Reclaim Rent Control!

October 26 at 3:00 in Mount Pleasant Dear Friend, DC can't afford to continue going down the path of displacement and gentrification. That is why organizers, tenants, and advocates from all across the city have joined together to  expand and strengthen rent control in the Di…
  Ina Padua · [email protected]
October 22, 2019 at 4:08 PM

🔜 This Saturday: Reclaim Rent Control!

October 26 at 3:00 in Mount Pleasant Dear John, DC can't afford to continue going down the path of displacement and gentrification. That is why organizers, tenants, and advocates from all across the city have joined together to  expand and strengthen rent control in the Dist…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 19, 2019 at 3:45 PM

It's time to reclaim rent control

October 26 at 3:00 in Mount Pleasant Dear John, As you know, it keeps getting more and more expensive to live in DC. Families struggle to find a place to stay, new shiny apartments built for the elite are popping up across the District, and working people are getting pushed ou…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 19, 2019 at 3:45 PM

It's time to reclaim rent control

October 26 at 3:00 in Mount Pleasant Dear Friend, As you know, it keeps getting more and more expensive to live in DC. Families struggle to find a place to stay, new shiny apartments built for the elite are popping up across the District, and working people are getting pushed …
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 15, 2019 at 3:45 PM

have you appreciated an organizer today?

Thursday's I'll Be There Awards Dear John, Each year, DC Jobs With Justice celebrates and recognizes the great work of organizers across DC at the I'll Be There Awards. This year, we're so proud of the awesome work done by organizers across the District, that we will be givi…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 15, 2019 at 3:45 PM

what makes you proud?

Thursday's I'll Be There Awards Dear Friend, Each year, DC Jobs With Justice celebrates and recognizes the great work of organizers across DC at the I'll Be There Awards. This year, we're so proud of the awesome work done by organizers across the District, that we will be gi…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 14, 2019 at 2:24 PM

Friend, what are you doing this Thursday?

I'll Be There Awards this week! Dear Friend, We are ready to celebrate with you this Thursday at the I’ll Be There Awards! Do you have your ticket? Get your ticket before it's too late! This Thursday, October 17th 5:30 - 8:00 PM All Souls Church, 1500 Harvard St NW, …
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 14, 2019 at 2:24 PM

John, Will You Be There this Thursday?

I'll Be There Awards this week! Dear John, We are ready to celebrate with you this Thursday at the I’ll Be There Awards! Do you have your ticket? Get your ticket before it's too late! This Thursday, October 17th 5:30 - 8:00 PM All Souls Church, 1500 Harvard St NW, Wa…
  Ina Padua · [email protected]
October 11, 2019 at 12:02 PM

Tomorrow: Canvass for Rent Control in Mt. Pleasant

Dear John, Enough is enough! We need better rent control in DC. The DC Rent Control Coalition is launching a rally on October 26th to Reclaim Rent Control! We are looking for volunteers to go out to Mt. Pleasant this Saturday to help build a crowd for the October 26th launch …
  Ina Padua · [email protected]
October 11, 2019 at 12:01 PM

Tomorrow: Canvass for Rent Control in Mt. Pleasant

Dear Friend, Enough is enough! We need better rent control in DC. The DC Rent Control Coalition is launching a rally on October 26th to Reclaim Rent Control! We are looking for volunteers to go out to Mt. Pleasant this Saturday to help build a crowd for the October 26th launc…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 10, 2019 at 2:18 PM

Next Week: A Party You Don't Want to Miss!🎈🎟️ 🎈

Dear Friend, What are you doing next Thursday? We hope the answer is joining us for our annual celebration: the I'll Be There Awards. It'll be a night of fun, music, and celebration that you don't want to miss! Thursday, October 17th 5:30 - 8:00 PM All Souls Church, 1500 H…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 10, 2019 at 2:18 PM

Next Week: A Party You Don't Want to Miss!🎈🎟️ 🎈

Dear John, What are you doing next Thursday? We hope the answer is joining us for our annual celebration: the I'll Be There Awards. It'll be a night of fun, music, and celebration that you don't want to miss! Thursday, October 17th 5:30 - 8:00 PM All Souls Church, 1500 Har…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 8, 2019 at 4:24 PM

Next Thursday: The 2019 I'll Be There Awards

Dear John, We're only 9 days away from a party you don't want to miss! The 2019 I'll Be There Awards are next Thursday and we can't wait to see you there! Thursday, October 17th 5:30 - 8:00 PM All Souls Church, 1500 Harvard St NW, Washington, D.C. ➡️Buy your ticket here ⬅️ …
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 8, 2019 at 4:23 PM

Next Thursday: The 2019 I'll Be There Awards

Dear Friend, We're only 9 days away from a party you don't want to miss! The 2019 I'll Be There Awards are next Thursday and we can't wait to see you there! Thursday, October 17th 5:30 - 8:00 PM All Souls Church, 1500 Harvard St NW, Washington, D.C. ➡️Buy your ticket here ⬅️…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 4, 2019 at 6:31 PM

A Busy Week

Dear Friend, In just the last few days the DC Rent Control Coalition launched a new campaign to Reclaim Rent Control and our allies at Sanctuary DMV unveiled a major win with the upcoming introduction of the  the Sanctuary Values Act. Want to learn how to get plugged into thes…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 4, 2019 at 6:30 PM

A Busy Week

Dear John, In just the last few days the DC Rent Control Coalition launched a new campaign to Reclaim Rent Control and our allies at Sanctuary DMV unveiled a major win with the upcoming introduction of the  the Sanctuary Values Act. Want to learn how to get plugged into these …
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
October 2, 2019 at 7:21 PM

This Saturday: Join the Movement for Rent Control

Dear Friend, We need better, stronger rent control—now. The DC Rent Control Coalition is launching a Rally October 26th to Reclaim Rent Control! We are looking for volunteers to go out to Adams Morgan this Saturday during Porchfest to help build a crowd for the October 26th…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
October 2, 2019 at 7:20 PM

This Saturday: Join the Movement for Rent Control

Dear John, We need better, stronger rent control—now. The DC Rent Control Coalition is launching a Rally October 26th to Reclaim Rent Control! We are looking for volunteers to go out to Adams Morgan this Saturday during Porchfest to help build a crowd for the October 26th l…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 1, 2019 at 6:30 PM

🎟️ Time to get Your Ticket 🎟️

Dear John, The 2019 I'll Be There Awards are right around the corner and we are so excited to gather with our community and celebrate movement leaders! Take a moment right now to purchase your ticket to DC JWJ's celebration of the year! Thursday, October 17th 5:30 - 8:00 PM …
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 1, 2019 at 6:30 PM

🎟️ Time to get Your Ticket 🎟️

Dear Friend, The 2019 I'll Be There Awards are right around the corner and we are so excited to gather with our community and celebrate movement leaders! Take a moment right now to purchase your ticket to DC JWJ's celebration of the year! Thursday, October 17th 5:30 - 8:00 P…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
September 30, 2019 at 12:34 PM

Correction: Tomorrow @ 4 PM: Show up for Janitors!

*The original version of the email below mistakenly listed Reagan National Airport instead of the correct location McPherson Square Park. The version below includes this correction.* Hello John, Today we have a special solidarity ask from our allies at 32BJ SEIU. For the past …