DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

March 19, 2020 at 7:46 PM

DC COVID-19 resources and info from DC JWJ

DC JWJ COVID Resource Site DC JWJ COVID Recursos (Spanish) Dear Friend DC Jobs with Justice is doing our best to provide the most up to date information for workers, residents, and community members. When possible, we will link to government documents or other official si…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

March 19, 2020 at 7:46 PM

DC COVID-19 resources and info from DC JWJ

DC JWJ COVID Resource Site DC JWJ COVID Recursos (Spanish) Dear John DC Jobs with Justice is doing our best to provide the most up to date information for workers, residents, and community members. When possible, we will link to government documents or other official site…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

March 18, 2020 at 3:14 PM

CORRECTED LINK: WEBINAR: DC changes to unemployment, eviction prohibition and more

UPDATED LINK - REGISTER HERE Links in the body of the email have also been updated, please feel free to share with your networks. We will record and share after the webinar if anyone cannot attend at that time. Dear Friend, I hope you are staying safe and well through this …

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

March 18, 2020 at 2:37 PM

WEBINAR: DC changes to unemployment, eviction prohibition and more

Dear John, I hope you are staying safe and well through this difficult time. Yesterday, DC Council passed a number of emergency changes to protect residents and workers while work, travel, and other basic activities are not possible. We want to make sure as many people as po…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

March 18, 2020 at 2:37 PM

WEBINAR: DC changes to unemployment, eviction prohibition and more

Dear Friend, I hope you are staying safe and well through this difficult time. Yesterday, DC Council passed a number of emergency changes to protect residents and workers while work, travel, and other basic activities are not possible. We want to make sure as many people as …

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  Ina Padua · [email protected]

March 10, 2020 at 4:05 PM

POSTPONED: Housing 101

Dear Friend, We want to protect the communities we serve in the District. Due to rising public health concerns we will be postponing tomorrow night's Housing 101 event until further notice. We are thinking of alternative ways to host this event that ensure we are having discus…

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  Ina Padua · [email protected]

March 10, 2020 at 4:05 PM

POSTPONED: Housing 101

Dear John, We want to protect the communities we serve in the District. Due to rising public health concerns we will be postponing tomorrow night's Housing 101 event until further notice. We are thinking of alternative ways to host this event that ensure we are having discussi…

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  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]

March 10, 2020 at 2:58 PM

You have a RIGHT to paid sick days

Dear John, In the face of a an emerging public health crisis it is important to remember your rights as a worker. EVERY worker in DC has a right to paid sick days. That means if you have accrued enough sick leave your boss can not: ❌ Require that you work ❌ Require you to tak…

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  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]

March 10, 2020 at 2:58 PM

You have a RIGHT to paid sick days

Dear Friend, In the face of a an emerging public health crisis it is important to remember your rights as a worker. EVERY worker in DC has a right to paid sick days. That means if you have accrued enough sick leave your boss can not: ❌ Require that you work ❌ Require you to t…

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  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]

March 6, 2020 at 2:00 PM

VICTORY: Safeway workers win a fair contract! ✊🏿✊✊🏼✊🏾✊🏽✊🏻

Dear Friend, After six months of bargaining and moments away from walking out on strike UFCW Local 400 finally won a strong contract with Safeway on Thursday! Together with the new Giant contract UFCW Local 400 members have shown the power of solidarity. By standing strong ag…

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  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]

March 6, 2020 at 2:00 PM

VICTORY: Safeway workers win a fair contract! ✊🏿✊✊🏼✊🏾✊🏽✊🏻

Dear John, After six months of bargaining and moments away from walking out on strike UFCW Local 400 finally won a strong contract with Safeway on Thursday! Together with the new Giant contract UFCW Local 400 members have shown the power of solidarity. By standing strong agai…

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  Ina Padua · [email protected]

March 5, 2020 at 4:31 PM

WEDNESDAY: Learn more about the struggle for housing justice

Dear John, DC is in the midst of a housing crisis and movements for housing justice are springing up all across the city! Want to learn more about the history behind the local housing justice movement? Join organizations and community members for a screening of the film Brick…

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  Ina Padua · [email protected]

March 5, 2020 at 4:31 PM

WEDNESDAY: Learn more about the struggle for housing justice

Dear Friend, DC is in the midst of a housing crisis and movements for housing justice are springing up all across the city! Want to learn more about the history behind the local housing justice movement? Join organizations and community members for a screening of the film Bri…

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  Ina Padua · [email protected]

February 28, 2020 at 6:34 PM

Housing 101: A discussion on rent control and public housing in DC

Dear John, DC is in the midst of a housing crisis and demands more than the status quo. Want to learn more about the struggle for housing justice in the District? Join organizations and community members in a screening of the film Brick by Brick by Shirkiana Aina and discussi…

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  Ina Padua · [email protected]

February 28, 2020 at 6:34 PM

Housing 101: A discussion on rent control and public housing in DC

Dear Friend, DC is in the midst of a housing crisis and demands more than the status quo. Want to learn more about the struggle for housing justice in the District? Join organizations and community members in a screening of the film Brick by Brick by Shirkiana Aina and discus…

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  Ina Padua · [email protected]

February 25, 2020 at 5:56 PM

SATURDAY: Rally for rent control! 📢

Dear Friend, DC's rent control laws are failing us. If the DC Council reauthorizes the current bare-bones legislation without adopting the Reclaim Rent Control platform, the DC Council will once again be voting against tenants. Join the Reclaim Rent Control coalition this Sa…

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  Ina Padua · [email protected]

February 25, 2020 at 5:56 PM

SATURDAY: Rally for rent control! 📢

Dear John, DC's rent control laws are failing us. If the DC Council reauthorizes the current bare-bones legislation without adopting the Reclaim Rent Control platform, the DC Council will once again be voting against tenants. Join the Reclaim Rent Control coalition this Satu…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

February 24, 2020 at 7:30 PM

PETITION: Southeast residents deserve a world-class hospital

sign today! Dear John, Have you signed the petition for a world-class hospital in Southeast? District residents deserve high-quality, accessible healthcare in every zip code. Yet, the predominantly Black and low-income residents of Southeast DC live in a healthcare desert …

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

February 24, 2020 at 7:30 PM

PETITION: Southeast residents deserve a world-class hospital

sign today! Dear Friend, Have you signed the petition for a world-class hospital in Southeast? District residents deserve high-quality, accessible healthcare in every zip code. Yet, the predominantly Black and low-income residents of Southeast DC live in a healthcare deser…

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  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]

February 18, 2020 at 8:16 PM

TOMORROW @ 11 AM: Show up for Giant & Safeway Workers!

Dear Friend, Despite months of negotiations with Giant & Safeway UFCW Local 400 members are still not close to a deal on a fair contract! Tomorrow UFCW Local 400 workers are holding a press conference and rally to announce their plan to take a strike vote at Giant & S…

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  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]

February 18, 2020 at 8:16 PM

TOMORROW @ 11 AM: Show up for Giant & Safeway Workers!

Dear John, Despite months of negotiations with Giant & Safeway UFCW Local 400 members are still not close to a deal on a fair contract! Tomorrow UFCW Local 400 workers are holding a press conference and rally to announce their plan to take a strike vote at Giant & Saf…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

February 18, 2020 at 2:56 PM

This Thursday ➡️ Join us at Haydee's!

Dear John, This Thursday gather up all your friends and head over to Haydee's in Brightwood for a party you don't want to miss! We're going to be moving ourselves to the beat all while raising money for movement building! Movement💃 and Margaritas🍹 This Thursday (Feb 20th), 6:…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

February 17, 2020 at 3:31 PM

Petition: Build a world-class hospital in Southeast

sign today! Dear John, Sign the petition for a world-class hospital in Southeast.   District residents deserve high-quality, accessible healthcare in every zip code. Yet, the predominantly Black and low-income residents of Southeast DC live in a healthcare desert because t…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

February 17, 2020 at 3:31 PM

Petition: Build a world-class hospital in Southeast

sign today! Dear Friend, Sign the petition for a world-class hospital in Southeast.   District residents deserve high-quality, accessible healthcare in every zip code. Yet, the predominantly Black and low-income residents of Southeast DC live in a healthcare desert because…

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  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]

February 14, 2020 at 2:37 PM

Movement💃 and Margaritas🍹

Dear Friend, Join DC JWJ and all your favorite labor and community activists friends for a night of fun and fundraising next Thursday! Movement and Margaritas Feb 20th 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Haydee's Restaurant* - 6303 Georgia Ave NW RSVP *Be sure you go to the Haydee's in Brightw…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

February 13, 2020 at 3:15 PM

Feb 19: Rally to Announce Strike Vote at Giant & Safeway

Dear Friend, After five months of negotiations with Giant & Safeway, UFCW 400 members are still not close to a deal on a new union contract. Both companies are insisting on unacceptable proposals, including: Freezing new workers in DC and Maryland at minimum wage for th…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

February 13, 2020 at 3:15 PM

Feb 19: Rally to Announce Strike Vote at Giant & Safeway

Dear John, After five months of negotiations with Giant & Safeway, UFCW 400 members are still not close to a deal on a new union contract. Both companies are insisting on unacceptable proposals, including: Freezing new workers in DC and Maryland at minimum wage for the …

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  Ina Padua · [email protected]

February 11, 2020 at 5:45 PM

Show your support for rent control!

Dear Friend, Our city is in the midst of an affordable housing crisis displacing communities and hurting working families. We MUST change course and ensure that DC remains a place for the many, not just the wealthy few. Join us in asking the DC council to protect and expand …

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  Ina Padua · [email protected]

February 11, 2020 at 5:44 PM

Show your support for rent control!

Dear John, Our city is in the midst of an affordable housing crisis displacing communities and hurting working families. We MUST change course and ensure that DC remains a place for the many, not just the wealthy few. Join us in asking the DC council to protect and expand re…

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  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]

February 8, 2020 at 1:00 PM

TONIGHT: A Night of GoGo with DC Jobs With Justice

Tonight is the night! Dear Friend, Tonight is the night folks! Head on down to the Josephine Butler Center and join the party! 🥁 UPTOWN LIVE: A Night of GoGo with DC Jobs With Justice💃 TONIGHT 🕒 5 - 9 PM 📍 Josephine Butler Center at 2437 15th Street NW If you buy a ticket …

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  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]

February 8, 2020 at 1:00 PM

TONIGHT: A Night of GoGo with DC Jobs With Justice

Tonight is the night! Dear John, Tonight is the night folks! Head on down to the Josephine Butler Center and join the party! 🥁 UPTOWN LIVE: A Night of GoGo with DC Jobs With Justice💃 TONIGHT 🕒 5 - 9 PM 📍 Josephine Butler Center at 2437 15th Street NW If you buy a ticket be…

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  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]

February 6, 2020 at 4:33 PM

⏰ Time is running out to get your tickets ⏰

Featuring UCB and Uptown X.O. Dear John, Time is running out to get discounted tickets to this weekend's go-go celebration! This is going to be a night of dancing and movement building that you don't want to miss. Featuring LIVE performances by UCB and Uptown XO! 🥁 UPTOWN L…

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  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]

February 6, 2020 at 4:33 PM

⏰ Time is running out to get your tickets ⏰

Featuring UCB and Uptown X.O. Dear Friend, Time is running out to get discounted tickets to this weekend's go-go celebration! This is going to be a night of dancing and movement building that you don't want to miss. Featuring LIVE performances by UCB and Uptown XO! 🥁 UPTOWN…

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  Ina Padua · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 5:41 PM

Help us Reclaim Rent Control! Sign the petition! ✍️

Dear John, You’ve heard it a million times: DC is in the midst of an affordable housing crisis. As of September 2019, Washington, DC was the 6th most expensive city to be a renter in the U.S. There are over 40,000 people on the wait list for subsidized housing and over 6,000…

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  Ina Padua · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 5:41 PM

Help us Reclaim Rent Control! Sign the petition! ✍️

Dear Friend, You’ve heard it a million times: DC is in the midst of an affordable housing crisis. As of September 2019, Washington, DC was the 6th most expensive city to be a renter in the U.S. There are over 40,000 people on the wait list for subsidized housing and over 6,0…

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  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]

February 3, 2020 at 3:35 PM

THIS SATURDAY: A Night of GoGo with DC Jobs With Justice 🥁

Dear John, What are you doing this Saturday? We sure hope the answer is joining us for UPTOWN LIVE, a night of dancing and fundraising fun with all your movement friends! RSVP and purchase tickets here! By simply attending this party, you'll be supporting movement building …

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  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 7:02 PM

You don't want to miss this party!

A night of 💃 dancing 🥁 LIVE go-go and 🤝🏾 movement building Dear John, Can you join me next Saturday for a night of 💃 dancing 🥁 LIVE go-go and 🤝🏾 movement building? A Night of GoGo with DC Jobs With Justice When: Sat, February 8, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Where: 2437 15th Street NW Wa…

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  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]

January 31, 2020 at 7:02 PM

You don't want to miss this party!

A night of 💃 dancing 🥁 LIVE go-go and 🤝🏾 movement building Dear Friend, Can you join me next Saturday for a night of 💃 dancing 🥁 LIVE go-go and 🤝🏾 movement building? A Night of GoGo with DC Jobs With Justice When: Sat, February 8, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Where: 2437 15th Street NW …

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  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]

January 28, 2020 at 3:27 PM

A Night of GoGo with DC Jobs With Justice

Dear Friend, Can you join us next Saturday for a night of Go-go, good times, and fundraising? This will be a great chance to let loose and dance the night away with movement leaders from across the city! A Night of GoGo with DC Jobs With Justice When: Sat, February 8, 5:00 PM…

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  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]

January 28, 2020 at 3:27 PM

A Night of GoGo with DC Jobs With Justice

Dear John, Can you join us next Saturday for a night of Go-go, good times, and fundraising? This will be a great chance to let loose and dance the night away with movement leaders from across the city! A Night of GoGo with DC Jobs With Justice When: Sat, February 8, 5:00 PM –…

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  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]

January 23, 2020 at 6:25 PM

#CheckYourPayStub

AOC is right. Dear John, AOC is right, wage theft is a national epidemic taking money out of the pockets of workers who need it most. Here in DC, organizers, workers, and advocates have fought hard to enact better laws and hold employers accountable. Just last week the Offic…

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  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]

January 23, 2020 at 6:25 PM

#CheckYourPayStub

AOC is right. Dear Friend, AOC is right, wage theft is a national epidemic taking money out of the pockets of workers who need it most. Here in DC, organizers, workers, and advocates have fought hard to enact better laws and hold employers accountable. Just last week the Off…

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  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]

January 17, 2020 at 7:02 PM

Wage theft canvass next week!

Dear Friend, This past week, DC Attorney General Karl Racine announced a $2.75 million settlement with Power Design, Inc, the largest recovery to date in a wage enforcement action for the OAG. This is a major victory for worker rights but also an indication of the scale of t…

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  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]

January 17, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Wage theft canvass next week!

Dear John, This past week, DC Attorney General Karl Racine announced a $2.75 million settlement with Power Design, Inc, the largest recovery to date in a wage enforcement action for the OAG. This is a major victory for worker rights but also an indication of the scale of the…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

January 15, 2020 at 7:22 PM

BREAKING: Justice for 500+ Power Design Workers

Dear John, DC Jobs With Justice applauds the Office of the Attorney General for a record settlement on behalf of 500+ workers and the DC government. The $2.75 million settlement with Power Design, Inc is the largest recovery to date in a wage enforcement action for the OAG. …

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

January 15, 2020 at 7:21 PM

BREAKING: Justice for 500+ Power Design Workers

Dear Friend, DC Jobs With Justice applauds the Office of the Attorney General for a record settlement on behalf of 500+ workers and the DC government. The $2.75 million settlement with Power Design, Inc is the largest recovery to date in a wage enforcement action for the OAG…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

January 14, 2020 at 4:09 PM

Thursday @ 6 PM: Karaoke with DC JWJ

Dear Friend, We hope that you will join all of us at DC JWJ this Thursday at Haydee's for a night of fun, fundraising, and karaoke! 🎵 🍹Karaoke/Happy Hour Fundraiser with DC JWJ🍹🎵 Date: This Thursday, January 16th Time: 6 PM - 11 PM Location: Haydee's @ 3102 Mt Pleasant St NW…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

January 14, 2020 at 4:09 PM

Thursday @ 6 PM: Karaoke with DC JWJ

Dear John, We hope that you will join all of us at DC JWJ this Thursday at Haydee's for a night of fun, fundraising, and karaoke! 🎵 🍹Karaoke/Happy Hour Fundraiser with DC JWJ🍹🎵 Date: This Thursday, January 16th Time: 6 PM - 11 PM Location: Haydee's @ 3102 Mt Pleasant St NW, …

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  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]

January 10, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Don't miss the the party!

Dear John, Come escape the January cold with all your labor and community organizing favorites next Thursday at Haydee's for a night of drinks and karaoke! Karaoke/Happy Hour Fundraiser with DC JWJ When: Thursday, January 16th, 6 PM - 11 PM Where: Haydee's @ 3102 Mt Pleasan…

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  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]

January 10, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Don't miss the the party!

Dear Friend, Come escape the January cold with all your labor and community organizing favorites next Thursday at Haydee's for a night of drinks and karaoke! Karaoke/Happy Hour Fundraiser with DC JWJ When: Thursday, January 16th, 6 PM - 11 PM Where: Haydee's @ 3102 Mt Pleas…

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