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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…
  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 …
  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…
  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 …
  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…
  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 –…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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…
  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. …
  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…
  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…
  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, …
  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…
  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…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
January 7, 2020 at 5:42 PM

Jam with Justice 🎤🎵

Dear John, Join DC JWJ next Thursday for a night of karaoke, friends, and fundraising. What better way to kick off the new year than getting a drink with labor and community activists and/or singing your heart out! 🎵Karaoke/Happy Hour Fundraiser with DC JWJ🎵 Date: Next Thur…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
January 7, 2020 at 5:42 PM

Jam with Justice 🎤🎵

Dear Friend, Join DC JWJ next Thursday for a night of karaoke, friends, and fundraising. What better way to kick off the new year than getting a drink with labor and community activists and/or singing your heart out! 🎵Karaoke/Happy Hour Fundraiser with DC JWJ🎵 Date: Next Th…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 2:15 PM

We count on you

Last chance to give in 2019 Please support DC JWJ Dear Friend, As 2020 approaches tonight, we look forward to another year as a small, mighty organization fighting for justice in Washington, DC. This year, we have been able to grow our team, adding Nikko as our newest organiz…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 2:15 PM

We count on you

Last chance to give in 2019 Please support DC JWJ Dear John, As 2020 approaches tonight, we look forward to another year as a small, mighty organization fighting for justice in Washington, DC. This year, we have been able to grow our team, adding Nikko as our newest organizer…
  Elizabeth, Sequnely, Ina, Nikko and Chanelle · [email protected]
December 27, 2019 at 3:18 PM

Merry Solidarity - YOU make our work possible

give to DC JWJ in 2019 Please support DC JWJ Dear Friend, Merry Solidarity from DC Jobs With Justice We are proud to be in solidarity with you as we all work to build a more just world. Thank you for being with us in 2019, and we know we can count on you as we continue to fi…
  Elizabeth, Sequnely, Ina, Nikko and Chanelle · [email protected]
December 27, 2019 at 3:18 PM

Merry Solidarity - YOU make our work possible

give to DC JWJ in 2019 Please support DC JWJ Dear John, Merry Solidarity from DC Jobs With Justice We are proud to be in solidarity with you as we all work to build a more just world. Thank you for being with us in 2019, and we know we can count on you as we continue to figh…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
December 23, 2019 at 8:36 PM

Looking back one year

fighting the federal shutdown Please support DC JWJ Dear Friend, Today marks the one year anniversary of the beginning of the longest government shutdown in US history. Our region was rocked as federal buildings closed, museums shut their doors, and tens of thousands of local…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
December 23, 2019 at 8:36 PM

Looking back one year

fighting the federal shutdown Please support DC JWJ Dear John, Today marks the one year anniversary of the beginning of the longest government shutdown in US history. Our region was rocked as federal buildings closed, museums shut their doors, and tens of thousands of local r…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
December 19, 2019 at 7:46 PM

A year of solidarity

putting people over profit Dear Friend, This year has been an exciting one for DC Jobs With Justice! With our growing team of  organizers, we have been able to take on new issues and root ourselves more deeply in community. We are pounding the pavement with striking workers, …
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
December 19, 2019 at 7:46 PM

A year of solidarity

putting people over profit Dear John, This year has been an exciting one for DC Jobs With Justice! With our growing team of  organizers, we have been able to take on new issues and root ourselves more deeply in community. We are pounding the pavement with striking workers, wa…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
December 18, 2019 at 3:38 PM

Apply to join us at the Jobs with Justice's 2020 National Conference

Dear Friend, We are thrilled to announce that registration for Jobs with Justice's 2020 National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia is officially open! On March 13-14, 2020, the best and brightest folks in the wider movement will join together to connect and learn from one anoth…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
December 18, 2019 at 3:38 PM

Apply to join us at the Jobs with Justice's 2020 National Conference

Dear John, We are thrilled to announce that registration for Jobs with Justice's 2020 National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia is officially open! On March 13-14, 2020, the best and brightest folks in the wider movement will join together to connect and learn from one another…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
December 12, 2019 at 3:52 PM

WMATA Board Meeting Action Cancelled

Dear John, In light of breakthrough in negotiations between WMATA and ATU today's action at the WMATA Board Meeting is cancelled. Your pressure and support of striking workers has been crucial to keeping the heat on Metro and getting it's leaders to the table. In solidarity, D…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
December 12, 2019 at 3:52 PM

WMATA Board Meeting Action Cancelled

Dear Friend, In light of breakthrough in negotiations between WMATA and ATU today's action at the WMATA Board Meeting is cancelled. Your pressure and support of striking workers has been crucial to keeping the heat on Metro and getting it's leaders to the table. In solidarity,…
  Ina Padua · [email protected]
December 11, 2019 at 7:16 PM

Reclaiming DC in 2020!

That's why we bring people together. Dear John, Right now, 50+ members of the Reclaim Rent Control campaign are coming together to learn from the powerful stories from the New York state rent control campaign that won big in June. We are building a powerful campaign to win t…
  Ina Padua · [email protected]
December 11, 2019 at 7:16 PM

Reclaiming DC in 2020!

That's why we bring people together. Dear Friend, Right now, 50+ members of the Reclaim Rent Control campaign are coming together to learn from the powerful stories from the New York state rent control campaign that won big in June. We are building a powerful campaign to win…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
December 10, 2019 at 6:23 PM

Thursday: Fill the Room for WMATA Board Meeting

Dear Friend, Today marks the 49th day on strike for ATU Local 689 bus drivers employed by Transdev at WMATA's Cinder Bed Road garage. So far Transdev has refused to bargain a fair contract but workers have stood strong in their demand for equal pay for equal work. WMATA has t…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
December 10, 2019 at 6:23 PM

Thursday: Fill the Room for WMATA Board Meeting

Dear John, Today marks the 49th day on strike for ATU Local 689 bus drivers employed by Transdev at WMATA's Cinder Bed Road garage. So far Transdev has refused to bargain a fair contract but workers have stood strong in their demand for equal pay for equal work. WMATA has the…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
December 9, 2019 at 6:43 PM

Tomorrow @ 6:30 PM: Wage Theft Training for Workers and Organizers

Dear John, At the start of July next year the minimum wage will finally reach $15 an hour. This is an amazing victory for working people and the result of years of organizing by workers and their allies. Unfortunately all too many workers are not being paid the current minimu…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
December 6, 2019 at 2:41 PM

Next Tuesday: Wage Theft Training for Workers and Organizers

Dear Friend, Wage theft is hurting our communities and its time for all of us to learn how to fight back. Come join us on Tuesday, December 10th for a training on how to identify different forms of wage theft using pay stubs. This training is great for all workers and organiz…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
December 6, 2019 at 2:40 PM

Next Tuesday: Wage Theft Training for Workers and Organizers

Dear John, Wage theft is hurting our communities and its time for all of us to learn how to fight back. Come join us on Tuesday, December 10th for a training on how to identify different forms of wage theft using pay stubs. This training is great for all workers and organizer…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
December 5, 2019 at 8:39 PM

the heat is on

That's why we bring people together. Dear Friend, The days are getting colder, but we're keeping the fires hot at DC JWJ! Please give to support our work. 🔥 We're keeping the heat on WMATA and Transdev to end the strike at Cinder Bed Road 🔥 We're bringing down organizers from…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
December 2, 2019 at 7:11 PM

Help Catch Wage Theft in DC 🕵️

Dear Friend, Across the country workers and their families are being robbed by their employers. One study from the Economic Policy Institute found that employers steal $15 billion a year from workers by paying less than the minimum wage. Here in DC workers have fought hard t…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
November 27, 2019 at 4:22 PM

Please ThanksGIVING to the Cinder Bed Strike Fund

Thanksgiving day is day 36 of the strike Dear John, Thanksgiving Day will be Day 36 on strike for Cinder Bed Road strikers. These 120 members of ATU 689 have been on strike fighting for fair pay and benefits that simply matches the workers in the rest of the WMATA system. T…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
November 25, 2019 at 3:58 PM

Airport Solidarity Action Tomorrow @ 5 PM

Dear John, 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 t…
  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…