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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
July 15, 2020 at 1:15 PM

Fighting to leave no one behind

Support DC JWJ today! Dear John, We are in unprecedented times. A health pandemic has laid bare the racial and economic injustices that have long affected our communities. DC Jobs With Justice has been on the front lines, doing what we do everyday: fight f…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
July 15, 2020 at 1:15 PM

Fighting to leave no one behind

Support DC JWJ today! Dear Friend, We are in unprecedented times. A health pandemic has laid bare the racial and economic injustices that have long affected our communities. DC Jobs With Justice has been on the front lines, doing what we do everyday: fight…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
July 8, 2020 at 1:15 PM

DC Council budget: wins, losses, more to fight for!

Dear John, Today, DC Council held their first vote on the DC 2021 Budget. Every year, the budget has meaningful impacts on the lives of over 700,000 DC residents. This year, we are in the midst of the COVID pandemic and its economic impact as well as an uprising against White…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
July 8, 2020 at 1:15 PM

DC Council budget: wins, losses, more to fight for!

Dear Friend, Today, DC Council held their first vote on the DC 2021 Budget. Every year, the budget has meaningful impacts on the lives of over 700,000 DC residents. This year, we are in the midst of the COVID pandemic and its economic impact as well as an uprising against Whi…
  Eliana Rondon, Reclaim Rent Control and DCJWJ · [email protected]
July 6, 2020 at 11:58 PM

Now! Tell Council: No Broken Rent Control in BSA

Email the DC Council today. Dear John, Reclaim Rent Control has demanded from the start that reauthorization of DC's rent control laws must include improvements. But today, Chairman Mendelson is trying to undermine that in the DC budget. Act now – right now - to Reclaim Ren…
  Eliana Rondon, Reclaim Rent Control and DCJWJ · [email protected]
July 6, 2020 at 11:58 PM

Now! Tell Council: No Broken Rent Control in BSA

Email the DC Council today. Dear Friend, Reclaim Rent Control has demanded from the start that reauthorization of DC's rent control laws must include improvements. But today, Chairman Mendelson is trying to undermine that in the DC budget. Act now – right now - to Reclaim R…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
July 2, 2020 at 6:44 PM

Let the DC Council know that #BlackHomesMatter!

Dear John, Join our allies at Empower DC on Monday, 7/6 from 3-6 at Freedom Plaza to tell the DC Council that #BlackHomesMatter And take action here: https://www.empowerdc.org/take_action The DC Council will take the 1st budget vote on Tuesday. They need to know that trul…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
July 2, 2020 at 6:44 PM

Let the DC Council know that #BlackHomesMatter!

Dear Friend, Join our allies at Empower DC on Monday, 7/6 from 3-6 at Freedom Plaza to tell the DC Council that #BlackHomesMatter And take action here: https://www.empowerdc.org/take_action The DC Council will take the 1st budget vote on Tuesday. They need to know that tr…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
July 1, 2020 at 5:30 PM

TODAY at 4PM: Webinar on New Minimum Wage and Paid Family Leave

Dear John, Today we're celebrating DC getting $15 an hour AND paid family leave.  Join DC Jobs with Justice along with Attorney General Karl Racine, Director of the Department of Employment Services Unique Morris-Hughes, and experts from the Washington Lawyers Committee and…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
July 1, 2020 at 5:30 PM

TODAY at 4PM: Webinar on New Minimum Wage and Paid Family Leave

Dear Friend, Today we're celebrating DC getting $15 an hour AND paid family leave.  Join DC Jobs with Justice along with Attorney General Karl Racine, Director of the Department of Employment Services Unique Morris-Hughes, and experts from the Washington Lawyers Committee a…
  DC Jobs with Justice · [email protected]
June 28, 2020 at 4:17 PM

Monday @ 9 AM: Show up for Excluded Workers

Dear Friend, Tens of thousands of DC residents—including those who are undocumented, sex workers, day laborers, and returning citizens—are excluded from federal unemployment insurance (UI). The vast majority of these DC residents are low-income workers who do not have the sa…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
June 25, 2020 at 3:05 PM

JULY 1: Webinar on New Minimum Wage and Paid Family Leave

Dear Friend, This Wednesday, DC will finally get $15 an hour AND paid family leave. Amidst an ongoing pandemic it is crucial that all workers know their rights on the job. Join DC Jobs with Justice along with Attorney General Karl Racine and experts from the Washington Lawy…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
June 25, 2020 at 3:05 PM

JULY 1: Webinar on New Minimum Wage and Paid Family Leave

Dear John, This Wednesday, DC will finally get $15 an hour AND paid family leave. Amidst an ongoing pandemic it is crucial that all workers know their rights on the job. Join DC Jobs with Justice along with Attorney General Karl Racine and experts from the Washington Lawyer…
  DC Jobs with Justice · [email protected]
June 24, 2020 at 6:54 PM

MONDAY ➡️ Excluded Workers Rally @ 9 AM

Dear Friend, Undocumented residents, day laborers, street vendors, and other workers have all been locked out of unemployment benefits. amidst an ongoing pandemic. This is unacceptable! Join DC Jobs with Justice for a socially distant rally at Freedom Plaza to demand that th…
  DC Jobs with Justice · [email protected]
June 24, 2020 at 6:54 PM

MONDAY ➡️ Excluded Workers Rally @ 9 AM

Dear John, Undocumented residents, day laborers, street vendors, and other workers have all been locked out of unemployment benefits. amidst an ongoing pandemic. This is unacceptable! Join DC Jobs with Justice for a socially distant rally at Freedom Plaza to demand that the …
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
June 18, 2020 at 3:34 PM

DC is mobilizing for justice

Dear Friend, Juneteenth (June 19th) is a day that honors Black freedom and Black resistance, and centers Black people’s unique contribution to the struggle for justice in the U.S. This Juneteenth is a rare moment for our communities to proclaim in one voice that Black Lives…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
June 18, 2020 at 3:34 PM

DC is mobilizing for justice

Dear John, Juneteenth (June 19th) is a day that honors Black freedom and Black resistance, and centers Black people’s unique contribution to the struggle for justice in the U.S. This Juneteenth is a rare moment for our communities to proclaim in one voice that Black Lives M…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
June 17, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Save the Date: DC Excluded Workers Rally June 29

Dear John, Turn out for a socially distant rally at Freedom Plaza to demand that the DC council invest $30 million in excluded workers! Together we're going to take a stand for excluded workers. Excluded Workers Rally Monday, June 29 9 AM – 10:30 AM Freedom Plaza RSVP and …
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
June 17, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Save the Date: DC Excluded Workers Rally June 29

Dear Friend, Turn out for a socially distant rally at Freedom Plaza to demand that the DC council invest $30 million in excluded workers! Together we're going to take a stand for excluded workers. Excluded Workers Rally Monday, June 29 9 AM – 10:30 AM Freedom Plaza RSVP an…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 2:06 PM

Mobilization on Juneteenth weekend

Dear John, In the last two weeks, millions have taken to the street in honor of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and countless other Black people who have been killed at the hands of vigilantes or law enforcement. The explosion of protest is in response to a pat…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
June 16, 2020 at 2:06 PM

Mobilization on Juneteenth weekend

Dear Friend, In the last two weeks, millions have taken to the street in honor of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and countless other Black people who have been killed at the hands of vigilantes or law enforcement. The explosion of protest is in response to a p…
  DC Jobs with Justice · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 8:08 PM

DC JWJ Campaigns: Cancel Rent, Expand Sick Days, and More

June endorsed campaigns Dear John, We are very excited to announce that DC JWJ will be working on and supporting a few exciting new campaigns. Are you interested in getting plugged into these new campaigns? Make sure you sign up to volunteer with us. And be sure your organiza…
  DC Jobs with Justice · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 8:08 PM

DC JWJ Campaigns: Cancel Rent, Expand Sick Days, and More

June endorsed campaigns Dear Friend, We are very excited to announce that DC JWJ will be working on and supporting a few exciting new campaigns. Are you interested in getting plugged into these new campaigns? Make sure you sign up to volunteer with us. And be sure your organi…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
June 10, 2020 at 4:48 PM

Sign the Petition: Tell Giant & Safeway to Extend Hazard Pay

Dear John, UFCW Local 400 members working in Giant & Safeway grocery stores have heroically served on the frontlines throughout this crisis. Workers have rightfully received hazard pay for their crucial work however Giant & Safeway want to now cancel their hazard pay…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
June 10, 2020 at 4:48 PM

Sign the Petition: Tell Giant & Safeway to Extend Hazard Pay

Dear Friend, UFCW Local 400 members working in Giant & Safeway grocery stores have heroically served on the frontlines throughout this crisis. Workers have rightfully received hazard pay for their crucial work however Giant & Safeway want to now cancel their hazard p…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
June 1, 2020 at 9:24 PM

Statement from DC JWJ and Postponed: Workers First Caravan

Dear Friend, At DC Jobs with Justice our hearts are filled with grief and anger for the loss of the lives of George Floyed, Breanna Taylor, Tony McCade and the lives of many black people to police brutality and white supremacy nationally. Communities of color in the District o…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
June 1, 2020 at 9:24 PM

Statement from DC JWJ and Postponed: Workers First Caravan

Dear John, At DC Jobs with Justice our hearts are filled with grief and anger for the loss of the lives of George Floyed, Breanna Taylor, Tony McCade and the lives of many black people to police brutality and white supremacy nationally. Communities of color in the District of …
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
May 30, 2020 at 3:09 PM

Workers First Caravan and statement on the murder of George Floyd

Dear John, Join DC JWJ in supporting working people from across the country for a national day of action on Wednesday, June 3. We are calling on all workers to join the call to put workers first in response to the COVID-19 crisis. WE DEMAND: Keep front-line workers safe and …
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
May 30, 2020 at 3:09 PM

Workers First Caravan and statement on the murder of George Floyd

Dear Friend, Join DC JWJ in supporting working people from across the country for a national day of action on Wednesday, June 3. We are calling on all workers to join the call to put workers first in response to the COVID-19 crisis. WE DEMAND: Keep front-line workers safe an…
  Reclaim Rent Control- Eliana · [email protected]
May 29, 2020 at 4:49 PM

[VIDEOS] Do you know where candidate stand on important issues?

Watch Reclaim Rent Control's candidate questionnaires Don’t Forget To Watch Reclaim Rent Control's Candidate Questionnaire VideosThe DC primary election is Tuesday, June 2.   The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are showing just how precarious housing i…
  Reclaim Rent Control- Eliana · [email protected]
May 29, 2020 at 4:49 PM

[VIDEOS] Do you know where candidate stand on important issues?

Watch Reclaim Rent Control's candidate questionnaires Don’t Forget To Watch Reclaim Rent Control's Candidate Questionnaire VideosThe DC primary election is Tuesday, June 2.   The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are showing just how precarious housing i…
  DC Jobs With Justice/ Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]
May 25, 2020 at 5:08 PM

Cancel Rent and Reclaim Rent Control Info for Action Webinar| Cancelar la Renta y Salvar el Control de la Renta- Seminarios informativo para acción (Seminarios En Línea)

Español abajo Cancel Rent and Reclaim Rent Control Info for Action Webinar Date: May 28, 2020 (Thursday)                                                Time: 6:30PM-7:30PM …
  DC Jobs With Justice/ Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]
May 25, 2020 at 5:08 PM

Cancel Rent and Reclaim Rent Control Info for Action Webinar| Cancelar la Renta y Salvar el Control de la Renta- Seminarios informativo para acción (Seminarios En Línea)

Español abajo Cancel Rent and Reclaim Rent Control Info for Action Webinar Date: May 28, 2020 (Thursday)                                                Time: 6:30PM-7:30PM …
  DC Jobs With Justice/ Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]
May 19, 2020 at 11:04 PM

(Link corrected) Cancel Rent and Reclaim Rent Control Info for Action Webinar

Cancel Rent and Reclaim Rent Control Info for Action Webinar Date: May 28, 2020 (Thursday)                                                Time: 6:30PM-7:30PM Join our webi…
  DC Jobs With Justice/ Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]
May 19, 2020 at 11:04 PM

(Link corrected) Cancel Rent and Reclaim Rent Control Info for Action Webinar

Cancel Rent and Reclaim Rent Control Info for Action Webinar Date: May 28, 2020 (Thursday)                                                Time: 6:30PM-7:30PM Join our webi…
  DC Jobs With Justice/ Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]
May 19, 2020 at 10:17 PM

Cancelar la Renta y Salvar el Control de la Renta- Seminarios informativo para acción (Seminarios En Línea)

Cancelar la Renta y Salvar el Control de la Renta- Seminarios informativo para acción   Seminarios En Línea   Fecha: 26 de mayo de 2020 (martes)                                             Hora: 5:30 PM-6:30PM …
  DC Jobs With Justice/ Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]
May 19, 2020 at 10:17 PM

Cancelar la Renta y Salvar el Control de la Renta- Seminarios informativo para acción (Seminarios En Línea)

Cancelar la Renta y Salvar el Control de la Renta- Seminarios informativo para acción   Seminarios En Línea   Fecha: 26 de mayo de 2020 (martes)                                             Hora: 5:30 PM-6:30PM …
  DC Jobs With Justice/ Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]
May 19, 2020 at 10:16 PM

Cancel Rent and Reclaim Rent Control Info for Action Webinar

Cancel Rent and Reclaim Rent Control Info for Action Webinar Date: May 28, 2020 (Thursday)                                                Time: 6:30PM-7:30PM Join our webi…
  DC Jobs With Justice/ Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]
May 19, 2020 at 10:16 PM

Cancel Rent and Reclaim Rent Control Info for Action Webinar

Cancel Rent and Reclaim Rent Control Info for Action Webinar Date: May 28, 2020 (Thursday)                                                Time: 6:30PM-7:30PM Join our webi…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
May 14, 2020 at 2:39 PM

Reopen DC Must Prioritize the Safety and Livelihood of Workers and Tenants

Dear Friend, Last week, DC Jobs with Justice worked with community leaders and policy experts to demand that DC prioritize the safety and livelihood workers and tenants in the reopening process. We sent letters to ReOpen DC and elected officials to make sure workers and reside…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
May 14, 2020 at 2:38 PM

Reopen DC Must Prioritize the Safety and Livelihood of Workers and Tenants

Dear John, Last week, DC Jobs with Justice worked with community leaders and policy experts to demand that DC prioritize the safety and livelihood workers and tenants in the reopening process. We sent letters to ReOpen DC and elected officials to make sure workers and resident…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 7:19 PM

5️⃣ Ways to spend May Day! 🚩

Dear John, The COVID-19 pandemic has put inequities in health care, wealth, housing and education in the District on full display. May Day is needed now more than ever as we struggle to build a more compassionate and worker centered world. We hope you can join our allies in th…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 7:19 PM

5️⃣ Ways to spend May Day! 🚩

Dear Friend, The COVID-19 pandemic has put inequities in health care, wealth, housing and education in the District on full display. May Day is needed now more than ever as we struggle to build a more compassionate and worker centered world. We hope you can join our allies in …
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
April 25, 2020 at 5:11 PM

Show up for Essential Workers on Monday

Join #shutdownDC and BLM Dear John, DC JWJ invites you to join #ShutdownDC in an action of solidarity with essential workers. Climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic are both global crises, but here in Washington, DC the effects are very local. And while both of these crise…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
April 25, 2020 at 5:11 PM

Show up for Essential Workers on Monday

Join #shutdownDC and BLM Dear Friend, DC JWJ invites you to join #ShutdownDC in an action of solidarity with essential workers. Climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic are both global crises, but here in Washington, DC the effects are very local. And while both of these cri…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 3:01 AM

ACT BY NOON: Receive SSI/SSDI and care for kids? You must act today.

Click here to enter your information with the IRS The IRS just notified families that do not have to apply for taxes that they risk losing hundreds of dollars of federal COVID assistance if they do not file with the IRS by NOON TODAY.  See more information and fill in your …
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 3:01 AM

ACT BY NOON: Receive SSI/SSDI and care for kids? You must act today.

Click here to enter your information with the IRS The IRS just notified families that do not have to apply for taxes that they risk losing hundreds of dollars of federal COVID assistance if they do not file with the IRS by NOON TODAY.  See more information and fill in your …
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
April 20, 2020 at 2:26 PM

Webinars Tues: English at noon/Información en español a las 3

English webinar at noon/Spanish at 3:00 Webinars on Tuesday/Martes Information in English at noon Información en español a las 3:00 See below for more information/más información abajo Don't forget to join us tomorrow for a webinar on rights and resources during the COVID …
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
April 20, 2020 at 2:26 PM

Webinars Tues: English at noon/Información en español a las 3

English webinar at noon/Spanish at 3:00 Webinars on Tuesday/Martes Information in English at noon Información en español a las 3:00 See below for more information/más información abajo Don't forget to join us tomorrow for a webinar on rights and resources during the COVID …
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
April 17, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Martes a las 3: Información en Español para personas de Washington, DC

English webinar at noon/Spanish at 3:00 DC Trabajos con Justicia/DC Jobs with Justice, Mary's Center y Bread for the City organizan un seminario web en español para nuestras comunidades. Cosas importantes están cambiandoy queremos compartir con ustedes. Los temas incluyen:…