Workers' Rights Board
| Local community leaders on the Workers' Rights Board investigate and publicize issues of economic justice in Washington, DC. |
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Latest news on the DC Workers' Rights Board:
Workers' Rights Board Takes on Wage Theft
Workers, advocates, labor leaders, and community activists packed the basement of First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church last Thursday night to examine how "Wage Theft" is impacting local workers.
A board of 10 prominent community leaders, chaired by Rev. Raymond C. Bell of First Rising Mt. Zion Church, heard testimony from day laborers, security officers, ironworkers, and cleaners - all of whom had their hard-earned wages stolen in different ways.
Fenty's Strategy: Cut City Services, Attack District Workers?
On Thursday, November 20th the DC Workers' Rights Board will be holding a hearing at the DC City Council on the impact of the proposed budget cuts on public services. The hearing will examine recent attacks on public workers in city agencies ranging from mental health to public schools. Community leaders, workers, parents, students and city administrators will testify. The Mayor, City Council and Chancellor have been invited to participate.
Stand Up for Public Workers, Support the Workers' Rights Board
Workers' Rights Board Hearing
"Defending Public Workers"
Thursday, Nov. 20th
6:30 - 9pm
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Ave, NW room 412
Metro Center or Federal Triangle Metro
