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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 31, 2020 at 6:37 PM

Election & beyond

Vote and defend democracy Dear Friend, We are just a few days away from Election Day. But many of us are preparing for a post-election time unlike any other. Already, we have seen uneven administration of voting protections around the country. National figures are trying to s…
  Ina Padua · [email protected]
October 27, 2020 at 8:34 PM

Together we win: limited edition button

We wear it on our sleeve Dear Friend,​Anyone who has organized knows the saying: when we fight together we win! This is of why DC JWJ and our allies have won so many campaigns for justice over the years. The Excluded Worker campaign was a …
  Ina Padua · [email protected]
October 27, 2020 at 8:34 PM

Together we win: limited edition button

We wear it on our sleeve Dear John,​Anyone who has organized knows the saying: when we fight together we win! This is of why DC JWJ and our allies have won so many campaigns for justice over the years. The Excluded Worker campaign was a sh…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 23, 2020 at 6:06 PM

Inequality demands a fight 🥊

Hello John,   Fighting for a better future takes a team. Right now DC Jobs with Justice is working with partners across the District to respond to trauma in our communities, fight for stronger rent control, support excluded workers, and …
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 23, 2020 at 6:06 PM

Inequality demands a fight 🥊

Hello Friend,   Fighting for a better future takes a team. Right now DC Jobs with Justice is working with partners across the District to respond to trauma in our communities, fight for stronger rent control, support excluded workers, an…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
October 19, 2020 at 8:04 PM

This year’s event is free! Here’s why.

Dear Friend,   We know this is a challenging time for a lot of DC’s working families. We didn’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone so this year’s I’ll Be There awards are open to everyone, free of charg…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
October 14, 2020 at 4:43 PM

Show your solidarity: wear a mask / Muestre su solidaridad: use una máscara

Dear Friend, Whenever you are around folks outside of your household you should wear a mask and social distance. This is especially true when you go to work or enter someone else’s workplace. Here are a few more tips for workplace COVID safety: Wear a mask, masks are cruci…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
October 14, 2020 at 4:43 PM

Show your solidarity: wear a mask / Muestre su solidaridad: use una máscara

Dear John, Whenever you are around folks outside of your household you should wear a mask and social distance. This is especially true when you go to work or enter someone else’s workplace. Here are a few more tips for workplace COVID safety: Wear a mask, masks are crucial…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
October 13, 2020 at 1:15 PM

BREAKING: DC JWJ I'll Be There Awardees

Dear Friend,   We are so excited to present this year's I'll Be There Awards winners. As you know, this has been such a critical year for all our communities, and these campaigns and individuals have worked tirelessly - standing together and fighting for j…
  Ina Padua · [email protected]
October 9, 2020 at 1:30 PM

What we shared on our community call earlier this week

Dear Friend,   Earlier this week DC Jobs with Justice supporters and activists came together for a community call about our work and what lies ahead. In case you missed it, here are a few highlights: Elizabeth talked about DC JWJ's role …
  Ina Padua · [email protected]
October 9, 2020 at 1:30 PM

What we shared on our community call earlier this week

Dear John,   Earlier this week DC Jobs with Justice supporters and activists came together for a community call about our work and what lies ahead. In case you missed it, here are a few highlights: Elizabeth talked about DC JWJ's role in…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
October 7, 2020 at 1:00 PM

TONIGHT: Learn about our plans for winter 2020

​Hi Friend,2020 has been a turbulent and unpredictable year but there is one thing we know will be true in the coming months.  All of us will need to continue to fight for justice in our communities. That’s…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
October 7, 2020 at 1:00 PM

TONIGHT: Learn about our plans for winter 2020

​Hi John,2020 has been a turbulent and unpredictable year but there is one thing we know will be true in the coming months.  All of us will need to continue to fight for justice in our communities. That’s w…
  Nikko Bilitiza · [email protected]
September 29, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Register today for our largest gathering of the year

Dear John, Every year our I’ll Be There awards are a chance to come together, honor some of the outstanding leaders in our work, and remind ourselves of our values as a community. It is our single largest event of the year, and our most important community gathering. This ye…
  Nikko Bilitiza · [email protected]
September 29, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Register today for our largest gathering of the year

Dear Friend, Every year our I’ll Be There awards are a chance to come together, honor some of the outstanding leaders in our work, and remind ourselves of our values as a community. It is our single largest event of the year, and our most important community gathering. This …
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
September 28, 2020 at 5:32 PM

Contact tracing saves lives / El rastreo de contactos salva vidas

Dear John, Contact tracing is the process of tracing the spread of COVID-19 and contacting folks who may have been exposed. DC needs comprehensive and accurate information about who has been infected and how in order to get help to folks and contain the virus. Ignoring a co…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
September 28, 2020 at 5:32 PM

Contact tracing saves lives / El rastreo de contactos salva vidas

Dear Friend, Contact tracing is the process of tracing the spread of COVID-19 and contacting folks who may have been exposed. DC needs comprehensive and accurate information about who has been infected and how in order to get help to folks and contain the virus. Ignoring a …
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
September 25, 2020 at 6:23 PM

Justice in review: what happened this week from DC JWJ

Dear Friend Yesterday, Councilmember Bonds held a hearing to discuss her proposed rent control reforms. Only two of the reforms reflected Reclaim Rent Control’s demands. Over 100 DC residents come out to tell Bonds these reforms are not enough and do not speak to all the need…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
September 23, 2020 at 6:56 PM

Looking to get more involved? Join us on October 7.

Dear Friend,   In the last year, DC Jobs with Justice has fought to Reclaim Rent Control, support excluded workers, protect workers from retaliation, and respond to our communities' needs. We’ve connected with thousands of…
  Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]
September 22, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Friend, Today is the Last Day to Register to Testify for Rent Control!

Last day to sign up! Have you signed up to testify? Hurry, TODAY is the last day to register with DC Council   Don’t waste another second! Sign up to testify in support of comprehensive rent control on September 24th. Today, September 22, is the…
  Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]
September 22, 2020 at 1:31 PM

John, Today is the Last Day to Register to Testify for Rent Control!

Last day to sign up! Have you signed up to testify? Hurry, TODAY is the last day to register with DC Council   Don’t waste another second! Sign up to testify in support of comprehensive rent control on September 24th. Today, September 22, is the…
  Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]
September 18, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Friend, are you registered to speak out for rent control?

sign up today! Have you signed up to testify?   We need all Reclaim Rent Control supporters to testify for comprehensive rent control reform on Thursday.   Sign Up Here To Testify!   We need your commitment more than ever! We need…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
September 13, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Resource for You and Your Community | Recurso para usted y su comunidad

Dear John, Too many have struggled to survive day to day life amid the COVID pandemic. An Urban Institute study found that more than one in six adults have reported that their households experienced food insecurity during the last 30 days. There is no shame in needing help du…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
September 13, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Resource for You and Your Community | Recurso para usted y su comunidad

Dear Friend, Too many have struggled to survive day to day life amid the COVID pandemic. An Urban Institute study found that more than one in six adults have reported that their households experienced food insecurity during the last 30 days. There is no shame in needing help …
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
September 9, 2020 at 1:15 PM

Save the Date: I'll Be There Awards

Nominate awardees and become a sponsor Dear Friend,Every year, DC JWJ brings our community together to highlight the power of solidarity in Washington, DC. This year’s virtual event will continue that tradition. We will celebrate collective action and the po…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
September 9, 2020 at 1:15 PM

Save the Date: I'll Be There Awards

Nominate awardees and become a sponsor Dear John,Every year, DC JWJ brings our community together to highlight the power of solidarity in Washington, DC. This year’s virtual event will continue that tradition. We will celebrate collective action and the powe…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
September 4, 2020 at 12:45 PM

Monday: Restaurant Worker Rally for Justice!

Dear Friend, Restaurant workers and their families have been deeply impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first few months of the pandemic countless workers were laid off or fired. DC, Maryland, and Virginia were woefully unprepared for the volume of unemployment claims.…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
September 4, 2020 at 12:45 PM

Monday: Restaurant Worker Rally for Justice!

Dear John, Restaurant workers and their families have been deeply impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first few months of the pandemic countless workers were laid off or fired. DC, Maryland, and Virginia were woefully unprepared for the volume of unemployment claims. N…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
August 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Paid sick leave and mental health | Dias pagado por enfermedad y la salud mental

Dear Friend, The COVID-19 pandemic has had a far reaching impact on the mental health of communities across the District. In fact a CDC study found that 40% of U.S. adults reported struggling with mental health issues or substance use during the past few months. If you’re …
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
August 29, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Paid sick leave and mental health | Dias pagado por enfermedad y la salud mental

Dear John, The COVID-19 pandemic has had a far reaching impact on the mental health of communities across the District. In fact a CDC study found that 40% of U.S. adults reported struggling with mental health issues or substance use during the past few months. If you’re ex…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
August 14, 2020 at 6:33 PM

Your boss owes you a mask | Tu jefe te debe una máscara

Dear Friend, Masks are crucial to a safe and effective recovery for the District. Face masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by reducing the amount of droplets spread by talking, sneezing, or coughing. Face masks also reduce the chance of an infected individual spreading…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
August 14, 2020 at 6:33 PM

Your boss owes you a mask | Tu jefe te debe una máscara

Dear John, Masks are crucial to a safe and effective recovery for the District. Face masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by reducing the amount of droplets spread by talking, sneezing, or coughing. Face masks also reduce the chance of an infected individual spreading t…
  DC Jobs with Justice · [email protected]
July 31, 2020 at 3:57 PM

COVID 19 and Community Safety

Dear Friend, Over the coming months DC Jobs with Justice will be working in partnership with DC Government agencies to promote community safety amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. While we will continue to hold the city and employers accountable and organize for systemic change we …
  DC Jobs with Justice · [email protected]
July 31, 2020 at 3:56 PM

COVID 19 and Community Safety

Dear John, Over the coming months DC Jobs with Justice will be working in partnership with DC Government agencies to promote community safety amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. While we will continue to hold the city and employers accountable and organize for systemic change we wo…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
July 29, 2020 at 7:36 PM

Budget and Legislative Update

Dear John, Yesterday the DC Council took several important votes on rent control, excluded workers, and workplace safety. While we did not win every vote we are proud of the movements in the streets that have fought hard for all three campaigns and we are deeply committed to …
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
July 29, 2020 at 7:36 PM

Budget and Legislative Update

Dear Friend, Yesterday the DC Council took several important votes on rent control, excluded workers, and workplace safety. While we did not win every vote we are proud of the movements in the streets that have fought hard for all three campaigns and we are deeply committed t…
  Reclaim Rent Control - Eliana Rondon · [email protected]
July 24, 2020 at 4:06 PM

ACTION UPDATE REMINDER: Today's action cancelled / Rally on Saturday

Español Abajo Join us Saturday (NOT Today)   The council wants to silence our voices, we invite you to come and speak out with us. The Reclaim Rent Control coalition recognizes the immediate and long term housing crisis at hand and is…
  Reclaim Rent Control - Eliana Rondon · [email protected]
July 24, 2020 at 4:06 PM

ACTION UPDATE REMINDER: Today's action cancelled / Rally on Saturday

Español Abajo Join us Saturday (NOT Today)   The council wants to silence our voices, we invite you to come and speak out with us. The Reclaim Rent Control coalition recognizes the immediate and long term housing crisis at hand and is…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
July 23, 2020 at 11:36 PM

Standing up together, excluded workers fight back cuts and win

Dear John Today, the DC Council voted on the Local Budget Act. After threatening to make $18 million in cuts – including naming excluded worker funding as a possible program to cut – Chairman Mendelson largely “found” ways to pay for important programs and left them intact. …
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
July 23, 2020 at 11:36 PM

Standing up together, excluded workers fight back cuts and win

Dear Friend Today, the DC Council voted on the Local Budget Act. After threatening to make $18 million in cuts – including naming excluded worker funding as a possible program to cut – Chairman Mendelson largely “found” ways to pay for important programs and left them intact…
  Reclaim Rent Control - Eliana Rondon · [email protected]
July 22, 2020 at 8:02 PM

ACTION UPDATE: Friday action cancelled / Rally on Saturday

  The Reclaim Rent Control coalition recognizes the immediate and long term housing crisis at hand and is supporting tenants across the city. We will no longer hold our action scheduled for Friday.  Instead,  we are encouraging those who planned to atten…
  Reclaim Rent Control - Eliana Rondon · [email protected]
July 22, 2020 at 8:02 PM

ACTION UPDATE: Friday action cancelled / Rally on Saturday

  The Reclaim Rent Control coalition recognizes the immediate and long term housing crisis at hand and is supporting tenants across the city. We will no longer hold our action scheduled for Friday.  Instead,  we are encouraging those who planned to atten…
  Eliana Rondon, Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]
July 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Friday (Viernes!): Speak out to Reclaim Rent Control

Abajo En Español The People's Hearing On Rent Control Our campaign to strengthen and expand rent control is at a critical point. The DC Council needs to hear loud and clear that simply reauthorizing the current, broken, rent control system is …
  Eliana Rondon, Reclaim Rent Control · [email protected]
July 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Friday (Viernes!): Speak out to Reclaim Rent Control

Abajo En Español The People's Hearing On Rent Control Our campaign to strengthen and expand rent control is at a critical point. The DC Council needs to hear loud and clear that simply reauthorizing the current, broken, rent control system is …
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
July 20, 2020 at 3:33 PM

Act Today: DC must support healthcare workers in Southeast

Healthcare heroes deserve protection Dear John, Join us in standing with DC Nurses Association and 1199 SEIU to fight for good jobs! Tomorrow, July 21, the DC Council will vote on the New Hospital at St. Elizabeths Act of 2020. This new hospital will replace UMC, and we canno…
  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]
July 20, 2020 at 3:33 PM

Act Today: DC must support healthcare workers in Southeast

Healthcare heroes deserve protection Dear Friend, Join us in standing with DC Nurses Association and 1199 SEIU to fight for good jobs! Tomorrow, July 21, the DC Council will vote on the New Hospital at St. Elizabeths Act of 2020. This new hospital will replace UMC, and we can…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
July 17, 2020 at 8:27 PM

#OnlyWhenItsSafe

Dear Friend, Teachers across the country are going to be forced to risk their health this fall as they are compelled to return to work amidst rising coronavirus cases across the country. DC Jobs with Justice stands with our allies at the Washington Teachers Union (WTU) as th…
  Nikko Bilitza · [email protected]
July 17, 2020 at 8:27 PM

#OnlyWhenItsSafe

Dear John, Teachers across the country are going to be forced to risk their health this fall as they are compelled to return to work amidst rising coronavirus cases across the country. DC Jobs with Justice stands with our allies at the Washington Teachers Union (WTU) as they…
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
July 17, 2020 at 2:15 PM

Did you see?

We win by fighting together Dear Friend, On Wednesday, I reached out to let you know how important your support is to our work. We cannot take on new fights without the ongoing support of our donors. I hope you will consider making a donation to sustain DC …
  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]
July 17, 2020 at 2:15 PM

Did you see?

We win by fighting together Dear John, On Wednesday, I reached out to let you know how important your support is to our work. We cannot take on new fights without the ongoing support of our donors. I hope you will consider making a donation to sustain DC JW…