DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

May 26, 2023 at 6:56 PM

Wharf workers need YOU

Read the Washington Post story Donate to support the workers Read the workers' demands Register for the picket 2:30 - 5:00 PM daily Ad…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

May 25, 2023 at 12:29 PM

Call Council Today: Cap Rent at 5%

Tenants in rent-stabilized apartments are facing an emergency: rents are being increased by 8.9%. Coupled with high inflation, an 8.9% rent hike -- the largest increase in DC history -- make tenants struggle or face being displaced. On Tuesday, the DC Council will vote on emer…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

May 24, 2023 at 12:44 AM

Urgent Solidarity: Workers @ Moon Rabbit & Intercontinental Hotel

Boycott picket Weds & Thurs Urgent and ongoing action is needed in solidarity with workers at the Wharf's Intercontinental Hotel and the - now closed - Moon Rabbit. Join the picket and boycott of Intercontinental Hotels in DC! You might have seen the news about workers un…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

May 15, 2023 at 1:32 PM

Wednesday: Rally for hotel workers

Dear Friend, Steps from the White House, workers at the Accor-managed Sofitel are organizing for good jobs, safety and respect. Since learning of these efforts, the hotel has held mandatory anti-union meetings and threatened to change the schedule of an employee who is leadi…

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  Alfredo Castro · [email protected]

May 8, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Take Action for Excluded Workers and Immigrant Justice!

Dear Friend, We are in the last weeks of the DC budget process, and important priorities remain unfunded. Top among these: the $20 million that Excluded Workers won last year, which Mayor Bowser is illegally refusing to distribute. Take action now. We're supporting ?the DC Imm…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

May 5, 2023 at 2:55 PM

Apply to be a Summer Housing or Labor Fellow with DCJWJ

This summer, DC Jobs With Justice will have two Fellowship programs: our Labor Fellowship and our Housing Fellowship. These two-month programs will provide participants with a unique opportunity to enhance their organizing skills while contributing to an important cause. This …

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  Alfredo Castro · [email protected]

May 3, 2023 at 4:09 PM

Thanks for a great May Day!

Thanks for a great May Day! Thank You for Celebrating May Day and Honoring Restaurant Workers with a New Wage Increase for Tipped Workers! Thanks for joining DC JWJ and ROC DC for May Day! We had a great night celebrating workers, bui…

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  Alfredo Castro · [email protected]

May 1, 2023 at 2:47 PM

Today! Hoy! May Day for Restaurant Workers

Para trabajadores de restaurantes Espa?ol?abajo TODAY May 1st6:00 - 9:00 PMArtemis3605 14th St NW REGISTER HERE We're having a party on May Day to celebrate restaurant workers. May 1 is the day that the tippe…

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  Alfredo Castro · [email protected]

April 26, 2023 at 2:21 PM

Party! Fiesta! May Day for Restaurant Workers

Para trabajadores de restaurantes Espa?ol?abajo May 1st6:00 - 9:00 PMArtemis3605 14th St NW REGISTER HERE We're having a party on May Day to celebrate restaurant workers. May 1 is the day that the tipped mini…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

April 25, 2023 at 2:49 PM

Rally with Excluded Workers - Reunion con Trabajadores Excluidos

Stop the Swipe - Alto al Robo Sent via ActionNetwork.org. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from DC Jobs With Justice, please click here.

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  Damiana Dendy · [email protected]

April 24, 2023 at 1:18 PM

Tell the Council to end #Rentflation / Dígale al Consejo que acaben la #Rentainflacion

Espa?ol?abajo The Mayor prevented the Council from acting to protect tenants by claiming it cost money that had not been budgeted. The Council can and must use the budget process that is happening now to stop this rent increase.? …

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  Alfredo Castro · [email protected]

April 14, 2023 at 5:18 PM

Party! Fiesta! May Day for Restaurant Workers

Para trabajadores de restaurantes REGISTER HERE // REGISTRAR AQU? May Day - Primero de Mayo6:00 - 9:00 PMArtemis3605 14th St NW We're having a party on May Day to celebrate restaurant workers. May 1 is the day that the…

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  Nadia Salazar · [email protected]

April 13, 2023 at 4:57 PM

DC JWJ is Hiring

Join the DC JWJ Team! DC Jobs With Justice is hiring for two full time organizer positions. We have a diverse team dedicated to making DC a better place to live and work for all of us. We are a passionate group that believes in putting people over profit. Our campaigns touc…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

April 10, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Uplight Compass Workers' Voice!

Compass workers fight for a raise! Join us this Wednesday April 12 at 4pm to support Compass Workers as they ask for dignity and respect in their contracts! Inflation has shown us that in order to survice and thrive we must ensure that our contract are strong. This is why we…

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  Damiana Dendy · [email protected]

April 6, 2023 at 7:09 PM

Sign the Petition: Stop 8.9% Rent Increase

sign today! Tenants rally at 741 Longfellow St NW. Residents lived through the winter without heat, but their landlord just announced a 8.9% rent increase.? Dear Friend,? ? Thank you for joining us in the fight to keep DC residents …

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

April 3, 2023 at 6:09 PM

Stop the Merger: Rally at Safeway

The proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons is a looming disaster for everyone who buys groceries in America. And for our members who work in the grocery industry, this deal puts our livelihoods at risk. If federal regulators approve this me…

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  Damiana Dendy · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Tomorrow: Rally to stop Rentflation!

DC tenants are facing the highest rent increases in the history of the rent stabilization program. Join us this Saturday at 5 PM at 741 Longfellow St NW to stand with tenants demanding that the Council takes emergency and permanent action to stop rentflatio…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

March 29, 2023 at 2:06 PM

Take Action: Stop skyrocketing rents!

Email the Council today Dear Friend,? ? DC tenants are facing the highest rent increase in the history of rent stabilization. The DC Council needs to act NOW to protect tenants from unaffordable and unprecedented rent increase. Send an email t…

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  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]

March 27, 2023 at 6:08 PM

Wednesday: #HandsOffDC March to the Hearing

Overturning DC’s laws does not make us safer Dear Friend, Republicans in Congress have overturned one DC law. Now they're trying to overturn more. The values that the DC JWJ community fights for every day are under attack when Congress undermines our autonomy. On Wednesday, …

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  Damiana Dendy · [email protected]

March 21, 2023 at 1:50 PM

TODAY: Call CM White to protect tenants

Dear Friend,   Unless the Council acts, May 1, DC tenants in rent controlled buildings will  face the highest rent increase in the 30+ year history of the program. The only way to protect renters from these increases is for the DC Council to …

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  Damiana Dendy · [email protected]

March 20, 2023 at 7:34 PM

Take Action: Protect Renters

Dear Friend, ? On May 1, DC tenants in rent controlled buildings could face the highest rent increase in the 30+ year history of the program. The only way to protect renters from these increases is for the DC Council to act now and pass emerg…

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  Nadia Salazar Sandi · [email protected]

March 16, 2023 at 7:53 PM

Protect nurses!

Reinstate Unlawfully Suspended Nurse Organizer! Dear Friend, Act now to protect unionizing nurses! Yesterday, March 15, 2023 a couple of hours after George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) nurses filed a petition to have an election to unionize with the National Labor Rel…

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  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]

March 6, 2023 at 8:39 PM

Hands Off DC rally Wednesday

defend statehood and democracy Dear Friend, National politicians continue to disrespect DC, and DC residents are not going to stand for it! Congress is expected to overturn a DC law later this week. It’s the first time in more than 30 years that Congress has interfered so seve…

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  Nadia Salazar · [email protected]

March 6, 2023 at 2:43 PM

Tomorrow: Rally with 32BJ at DCA

Join DC JWJ and 32BJ fighting for good and safe jobs at National Airport! Make a donation Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Sent via ActionNetwork.org. To update your email address,…

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  Alfredo Castro · [email protected]

March 2, 2023 at 5:56 PM

ACT NOW: Decrim Vending in DC!

Dear Friend, Take one minute to email the DC Council and ask them to vote YES on the bill to decriminalize street vending in DC this Tuesday! On Tuesday, March 7th, the DC Council will vote on the Street Vendor Advancement Act of 2023, the first of two votes. This bill will d…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

March 1, 2023 at 3:21 PM

Support Striking ATU 689 Members

Give today! We are asking the DC JWJ community to support the Loudoun County Transit workers as they approach 50 days on strike. Their strike supports good jobs across transit and across the region by fighting race-to-the-bottom contractors who bring bad wages. Strikes are ho…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

February 27, 2023 at 9:01 PM

DC JWJ Report: DC Checked Out when it comes to tipped workers

Dear Friend, ? Today we testified about our new report that highlights just how much the Department of Employment Services fails tipped workers. ? CHECKED OUT: How DOES Collects and Then Ignores Evidence of Wage Theft There will still be a two-tier tipped w…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

January 31, 2023 at 2:21 PM

Today! Join ATU 689 and DC JWJ at the French Embassy

Rally at 1:00 Today, we'll be out at the French Embassy with ATU 689 Loudoun County Transit members on their 20th day striking against French company Keolis. Tuesday, January 30 1:00 PM French Embassy 4101 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC Haven't been able to make it to th…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

January 28, 2023 at 5:20 PM

Stand with ATU 689 members at the French Embassy

Tuesday at 1:00 Tuesday, join members of ATU 689 at the French Embassy on their 20th day striking against French company Keolis. Tuesday, January 30 1:00 PM French Embassy 4101 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC Learn more about the strike and Keolis: Keolis' parent compa…

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  Nadia Salazar · [email protected]

January 11, 2023 at 1:50 PM

TODAY: ATU 689 Loudoun County Transit Workers on Strike

DC Jobs With Justice stands in solidarity with ATU 689 members in Loudon County. Over 160 members began the strike this morning against private contractor Keolis. Keolis has fought workers throughout their operation of the system and continue to mistreat transit workers. We co…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

December 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM

We're Hiring! Labor Organizer

Become part of our team! DC Jobs With Justice is hiring a Labor Organizer. We are looking for a great candidate to lead DC JWJ's labor organizing programs! This includes direct worker outreach, coalition building, and issue campaigning. The organizer will work closely with t…

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  DC Jobs with Justice · [email protected]

December 13, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Thank you from DC JWJ

Recap of I'll Be There Awards Dear community, Thank you for your donations, showing up, and celebrating with us at our I'll Be There Awards on Monday, Dec 5! On Monday, December 5th we were able to uplight the wonderful work of Mutual Migrant Aid, The Museum, ATU 689-Hubbard…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

December 9, 2022 at 2:31 PM

TAKE ACTION: It's time for new leadership on the Housing Committee

Send a letter to the Council during committee assignment season Dear Friend   The DC Council needs a new Housing Committee chair. Over the last 6 years, Councilmember Bonds has failed to meet the demands of leading this important committee. Under her watch, …

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  Ryan O'Leary · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 5:20 PM

Why I support DC JWJ

Hi! I’m Ryan O’Leary, I’m one of the leaders on the Initiative 82 campaign in DC. Earlier this month, 75% of DC voters chose to eliminate the unfair two-tier wage system. Getting rid of the tipped minimum wage is my passion as a restaurant worker who believ…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 1:20 PM

On #GivingTuesday support DC's movements for justice

Help us meet our goal Dear Friend,    DC Jobs With Justice is a community of like-minded people fighting for change in the Nation's Capitol. Without your support - joining us in the streets, collaborating on projects, sharing our messages, and investing in o…

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  Nadia Salazar · [email protected]

November 28, 2022 at 3:20 PM

One week to the I'll Be There Awards

Don't wait to get your ticket Dear Friend,   It’s just one week till the I’ll Be There Awards, and we have a lot to celebrate!   The Museum is a home for DC culture! Every day, Migrant Mutual Aid volunteers welcome migrants coming into our city! The DMV …

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  Dyana Forester · [email protected]

November 21, 2022 at 3:34 PM

See you at the I'll Be There Awards

Only 2 weeks away Dear Friend,   The I’ll Be There Awards is a special time of year. I love taking a moment to celebrate the importance of our labor and community partnerships and the leaders who are building power in Washington, DC. As a member and partner…

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  Damiana Dendy · [email protected]

November 17, 2022 at 2:20 PM

Why I'm excited

I'll Be There Awards are coming   Dear Friend, I am excited to be going to my first I'll Be There Awards as a DCJWJ staff member. Every year I have had the opportunity to attend, it has been a truly memorable and inspiring night. Hearing orga…

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  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]

November 9, 2022 at 6:15 PM

Something to Celebrate

Dec 5 I'll Be There Awards We must love each other and support each other? Assata Shakur Dear Friend,? ? At DC JWJ, we know we must care for each other. We are proud to celebrate the ways that we care collectively at the I'll Be Ther…

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  DC JWJ I'll Be There Awards · [email protected]

November 3, 2022 at 7:42 PM

See new and familiar faces

Dear Friend, We are excited to be gearing up for the 2022 I'll Be There Awards! ?We have lots of fresh faces and old friends to connect with at this years' I'll Be There Awards. You might have met Eric Butler at a protest, working on a ballot initiative, or on his bike. Now…

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  Nadia Salazar Sandi · [email protected]

November 1, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Big Victory in the Fight for a Domestic Workers Bill of Rights!

domestic workers are winning and they need us to continue the fight Dear Friend On Friday October 14, due to the hard work and organizing of our partnerts at DC Chapter of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, two committees in the DC Council unanimously voted to advance the…

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  Nadia Salazar · [email protected]

October 31, 2022 at 5:10 PM

PETITION: RAMW, help protect tipped workers!

Sign the petition today! Dear Friend,   Last week, we released a report showing that only 11% of DC’s restaurants reported their tips to DC government as they are required.   Upon further investigation of the data, we discovered that only 1…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

October 28, 2022 at 3:16 PM

Nominate today! I'll Be There Awards

Due Monday Dear Friend,   The I'll Be There Awards are coming up!  Before we can celebrate we need your help.  We need your nominations to find great I'll Be There Awardees! Every year, we recognize individuals and organizations that have led campaigns for …

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  Nadia Salazar Sandi · [email protected]

October 27, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Welcoming new staff!

you may have already seen them on a picket! This is our complete DC Jobs with Justice team!Dear Friend, It is with great excitment that I introduce two new members of the DC JWJ team to you! Eric Butler is our new Data and Communications Organizer and Damiana Dendy is our new…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

October 26, 2022 at 4:20 PM

Breaking: DC Restaurants fail to comply with tipped wage reporting

New DC JWJ report out today Today, we are releasing our new report. Still in the Dark: Tipped Wages in DC In 2018, when the DC Council overturned Initiative 77, they included a requirement that all businesses paying the tipped minimum wage report wages and tips to the DC Depa…

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  Elizabeth Falcon · [email protected]

October 21, 2022 at 3:31 PM

The I'll Be There Awards are coming!

December 5th Dear Friend, We are excited to announce the 2022 I'll Be There Awards! Please join us for an in person event on Monday, December 5th at 6:00 PM. We'll be at the Friends Meeting House 2111 Decatur Pl NW in Dupont Circle. A heated outdoor reception will be follow…

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  DC Jobs With Justice · [email protected]

September 16, 2022 at 3:22 PM

We're Hiring! Housing Organizer

DC Jobs With Justice is hiring a Housing Organizer. We are looking for a great candidate to lead DC JWJ's housing programs! This includes direct tenant outreach, coalition building, and issue campaigning. The Organizer will work closely with the DC JWJ team and other organiz…

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  Nadia Salazar Sandi · [email protected]

September 15, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Women in Construction!

Dear Friend, Thank you for joining us last week at our Gogo Back to School Labor Day Cookout! Seeing the solidarity among the community is what keeps us going. We are now gearing up for another wonderful event that we are co-hosting with the amazing folks at IUPAT DC Local 51…

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  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]

September 9, 2022 at 1:51 PM

TODAY! Go-Go Back to School Cookout!

At Coolidge High School Dear Friend, Tonight! We're back for more GOGO BACK TO SCHOOL fun! Join us outside the Coolidge v. Eastern High School football game for an evening of music and community. We'll be at Coolidge/Takoma Rec Center with so many family fun activities: a yout…

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  Sequnely Gray · [email protected]

September 7, 2022 at 4:32 PM

FRIDAY: GOGO BACK TO SCHOOL PART II

music, bounce house, hair cuts, and more Dear Friend, We're back for more GOGO BACK TO SCHOOL fun! The rain prevented us from going all out on Labor Day, so we're going back to Coolidge High School this Friday! What's happening? Live GoGo, a youth Open Mic, free haircuts and …

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