Interfaith Worker Justice
| IWJ is a diverse group of people of faith, both clergy and laity, who seek to make a difference in the economic well being of our communities in the Washington, DC area. We work to educate our faith communities about issues affecting working people and to support local struggles for economic justice. |
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Latest news on Interfaith Worker Justice of Greater Washington:
Workers, Faith Leaders Speak Out Against Wage Theft
"Wage theft is a crime" was the theme of a rally and press event on Thursday, Nov. 18th that brought together workers, faith leaders, and community supporters. Held in front of the DC Metropolitan Police Dept. Headquarters, the rally gave workers a chance to speak out about the silent crime of wage theft and to call on the police and DC government to do more to protect workers.
27 Local Churches Celebrate Labor in the Pulpits
This Labor Day weekend, 27 local churches will be celebrating workers and labor during their services through the Labor in the Pulpits program. Dozens of local synagogues and temples will also be celebrating workers through the Labor on the Bimah program, organized by Jews United for Justice.
Workers Take Action Against Reserve Restaurant
The Reserve Restaurant at 15th and L NW looks swanky from the outside, but behind the scenes workers claim the owner has been cheating them of their fair wages.
