Events

Are you concerned about safety in your neighborhood?
Are you frustrating with police strategies for creating safe neighborhoods?
Do you want to work with your neighbors to create community solutions?

Neighborhood Forum: Safe Streets, Strong Communities!

Saturday, June 6th
3:30-6:30pm
St. Stephen's Church
1525 Newton St NW (Columbia Heights metro)

Take part in a community discussion about creating safety in our neighborhoods. Learn about current government proposals, and discuss creative examples of how communities have addressed violence on their own.

Please save the date for DC Jobs with Justice's Seventh Annual "I'll Be There" Awards!

Thursday, June 11th
5:30-7:30pm
AFL-CIO
815 16th St NW
Washington, DC 20006

Brown Bag Luncheon:

The 2009 Election and the Labor Movement in El Salvador

Tuesday, June 16th
Noon – 1:30pm
President's Room,AFL-CIO Building
815 16th St NW

Come hear first hand accounts of the March presidential elections in El Salvador and what a new administration means for labor unions in El Salvador. Sponsored by the Labor Council on Latin American Advancement.

Rally for Justice for Hotel Workers

Saturday, June 20th
7-9pm
Hilton Crystal City hotel
2399 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington VA

Workplace Discrimination: Your Rights

Family Life Center, 605 Rhode Island Ave NE

Discrimination based on gender, race, age and sexuality are realities in many workplaces and for many job seekers. It's important to know what is legal and illegal and what you can do if you think you've been discriminated against. Training will cover your rights and protections under the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission protections and how to respond if you or someone you know think you've been discriminated against.

Praying...witnessing...gathering for

Health Care for All

Interfaith Prayer Service of Witness and Prayer
Weds, June 24th
4-7pm
Freedom Plaze, 13th and Pennsylvania NW (Metro Center metro)

People of faith recognize the moral imperative of working for a health care future that includes everyone and works well for all of us. Across traditions, we unite hands and hearts, believing together we can bring to pass a more just society in which we all have access to affordable and quality care.

Please bring banners representing your congregation or organization.