Share Your Warmth With DC's Day Laborers - Two Volunteer Opportunities
Hot Chocolate and Coffee Donations:
Despite the chilly weather, DC's day labors are out in full force looking for work. We are seeking volunteers to bring hot chocolate or coffee any weekday morning to the hiring site at the Rhode Island Avenue Home Depot.
Strong Showing of Support at the Detainer Bill Hearing
The District continues to be on the leading edge of the immigrant rights issue as members of DC Jobs with Justice's Coalition and other community groups packed the Wilson Building on January 6 to support legislation, co-sponsored by all 13 members of the DC CityCouncil, limiting local enforcement of federal laws governing the detention of undocumented migrants.
Grocery Workers Mobilizing for Safeway/Giant Contract Negotiations
Last Monday UFCW Local 400 members launched a new campaign to "Occupy Giant and Safeway" including a website occupygiantandsafeway.org and a Facebook page.
The current contract between Local 400 members and Safeway and Giant expires on March 31 and representatives are already in contract negotiations. If there is no new contract by the end of March, there will likely be a strike vote.
