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DC Jobs with Justice is a dynamic coalition of labor organizations, community groups, faith-based organizations, and student groups dedicated to protecting the rights of working people and supporting community struggles to build a more just society.

End Rentflation Campaign

DC Jobs with Justice is proud to build tenant power!

DC JWJ is fighting with and for workers’ rights!

When workers call, we answer and act!

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We’re kicking off our 2024 Sustainer Drive! Every day, DC JWJ is working to grow a strong movement. For one week only we invite our community to join us as monthly donors. DC JWJ is a small organization, but we take on big fights! 2024 has already been a big year.

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Celebrate another year of fighting for justice wit

Celebrate another year of fighting for justice with DC JWJ at our Holiday Party! You don't want to miss this night of community, solidarity, and all out joy--RSVP now with the link in our bio 🖇

Come one, come all to DC Jobs With Justice’s 202

Come one, come all to DC Jobs With Justice’s 2024 Holiday Party! ❄️ As the year ends and the holiday season begins, DC JWJ wants to take a moment to celebrate each other and spread some joy in the community. RSVP link in our bio 🔗

El Consejo de DC está a punto de realizar cambios

El Consejo de DC está a punto de realizar cambios permanentes en el Programa de Asistencia de Emergencia para el Alquiler (ERAP, por sus siglas en inglés) a instancias de propietarios codiciosos.

Envíe un correo electrónico AHORA: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/stand-with-low-income-renters-undo-harmful-changes-to-erap?

Los propietarios dicen que hay una crisis de vivienda asequible en DC debido al aumento de la morosidad en los alquileres y a la falta de ingresos suficientes para mantener el negocio. Curiosamente, sin embargo, la legislación que se está considerando no ayuda a los inquilinos a pagar el alquiler atrasado: ¡en realidad les dificulta hacerlo!

Si se promulga, esta legislación resultará en tres cambios dañinos:

En primer lugar, prohibiría la autocertificación de ingresos. Este cambio impediría que los trabajadores indocumentados y no tradicionales accedan a asistencia para el alquiler.

En segundo lugar, requeriría pruebas de que una situación de emergencia es inesperada. Este cambio reduce el número de hogares que serían elegibles para recibir asistencia y no deja claro cómo los solicitantes probarían tal requisito.

En tercer lugar, limita las suspensiones judiciales a una por caso. Esto significa que los inquilinos tendrán menos protección contra el desalojo cuando tengan una solicitud de ERAP pendiente. Dado que las solicitudes de ERAP tardan un promedio de cinco meses en procesarse, los desalojos se pueden ejecutar antes de que se dispersen los fondos.

Take action before the DC Council makes permanent

Take action before the DC Council makes permanent changes to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) at the behest of greedy landlords.

Send an email NOW: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/stand-with-low-income-renters-undo-harmful-changes-to-erap?

Landlords say there is an affordable housing crisis in DC due to increasing rent delinquencies and not enough revenue to stay in business. Interestingly, however, the legislation being considered does not assist tenants in paying past due rent -- it actually makes it more difficult for them to do so!

If enacted, this legislation will result in three harmful changes:

First, it would ban self-certification of income. This change would create a barrier for undocumented and nontraditional workers trying to access rental assistance.

Second, it would require proof that an emergency situation is unexpected. This change narrows the number of households that would be eligible for assistance and makes it unclear how applicants would even prove such a requirement.

Third, it limits court stays to one per case. This means tenants will have less protection against eviction when they have a pending ERAP application. Since ERAP applications take an average five months to process, evictions can be executed before funds are dispersed.

The Sundance-award winning documentary UNION is co

The Sundance-award winning documentary UNION is coming to DC on October 23rd!

“Up against one of the most powerful companies on the planet, a group of Amazon workers embark on an unprecedented campaign to unionize their warehouse in Staten Island, New York.”

From directors Steve Maing (@mainmaing ) and Brett Story (@brettpstory ), UNION @unionthefilm follows the Amazon Labor Union’s historic journey to victory (@amazonlaborunion ). @dcjwj @laborheritagefoundations4e

To purchase tickets, check out our Linktree

¿Has Experimentado Robo de Salarios? El robo de

¿Has Experimentado Robo de Salarios?
El robo de salarios afecta a innumerables trabajadores, negándoles el pago que merecen. Si has enfrentado problemas como salarios no pagados, mala clasificación o horas extras no remuneradas, ¡no estás solo!

Consulta las diapositivas para aprender más sobre tus derechos y los pasos que puedes seguir para recuperar tu dinero ganado con esfuerzo.

¡Juntos podemos luchar contra el robo de salarios y apoyarnos mutuamente en nuestros lugares de trabajo!

Have You Experienced Wage Theft? Wage theft affec

Have You Experienced Wage Theft?
Wage theft affects countless workers, denying them the pay they rightfully deserve. If you’ve faced issues like unpaid wages, misclassification, or unpaid overtime, you’re not alone!

Check out the slides to learn more about your rights and the steps you can take to recover your hard-earned money.

Together, we can fight against wage theft and support each other in our workplaces!

Join us for our "Know Your Labor Rights" workshop

Join us for our "Know Your Labor Rights" workshop on Tuesday, October 8th at 6 PM! We’ll be discussing common labor violations in the service sector and for tipped workers, and learning how to fight back. This workshop will be led by experienced union organizers and labor lawyers from the DC area. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself and protect your rights!

Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Time: 5:45 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Shaw Neighborhood Library, 1630 7th St NW, DC 20001
For more details, check the link in our bio!
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¡Únase a nosotros en nuestro taller "Conozca Sus Derechos Laborales" el martes 8 de octubre a las 6 PM! Hablaremos sobre las violaciones laborales más comunes en el sector de servicios y para trabajadores que reciben propinas, y aprenderemos cómo defender nuestros derechos. Este taller será dirigido por organizadores sindicales y abogados laborales con experiencia en el área de DC. ¡No pierda esta oportunidad de empoderarse y proteger sus derechos!

Fecha: Martes, 8 de octubre de 2024
Hora: 5:45 PM - 7:30 PM
Ubicación: Biblioteca del Vecindario Shaw, 1630 7th St NW, DC 20001
Para más detalles, vea el enlace en nuestra biografía!

Standing with @atulocal689 this morning in defense

Standing with @atulocal689 this morning in defense of Circulator workers & riders! ✊🚌🌹

Just 2 days left to join the growing list of DC JW

Just 2 days left to join the growing list of DC JWJ sustainers! See what Sam Epps, President of the Metro Washington Labor Council @aflcio, has to say on why he believes in sustaining our work. Help us meet our goal of 100 new and upgrading sustainers! Link in bio 🔗

This year we fought back on the attacks against I-

This year we fought back on the attacks against I-82 and tipped workers - and won! We made sure 10 members of the Council voted to stand with workers and voters. Help support our ability to run these important campaigns. Link in bio!

Once a year, we celebrate the successes of DC JWJ

Once a year, we celebrate the successes of DC JWJ and ask our community to support us. Become a sustainer and help us keep winning all year long! Link in bio.

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