by DC Jobs with Justice | Sep 3, 2020 | IBTA
Every year, the DC Jobs With Justice I’ll Be There Awards recognize the great work done by labor, faith, community, and youth leaders to make Washington, DC a more just and equitable place to live and work. By supporting the I’ll Be There Awards, you are investing in movement building in Washington, DC. We are in unprecedented times. DC Jobs With Justice pivoted our work to meet the new needs of 2020, and will continue to do so. The uncertainty of this moment makes your support even more critical. Please consider sponsoring the I’ll Be There Awards. We rely on the funds we raise at the I’ll Be There Awards to support our work year-round. We greatly appreciate this opportunity to partner with you and to highlight your support. If you have any questions, contact Elizabeth Falcon at 202.674.2872 or via email at illbethere@dcjwj.org. You can make a secure online contribution, download the sponsorship information, and follow up by mail or email (more details below). Champion For Justice Sponsor – $10,000 Verbal acknowledgement during the event Opportunity for 30-sec video during program* Logo on all promotional email invites Logo in program slideshow acknowledgments Listing as premiere sponsor on our website Movement Builder Sponsor – $5,000 Verbal acknowledgement during the event Opportunity for 15-sec video during program* Logo on all promotional email invites Logo in program slideshow acknowledgments Listing as major sponsor on our website Mass Mobilizer Sponsor – $2,500 Ad in program slide show and delivered by PDF Logo in program slideshow acknowledgments Listing as event sponsor on our website Action Hero Sponsor – $1,000 Ad in...
by DC Jobs with Justice | Sep 3, 2020 | IBTA
Thank you for supporting the DC Jobs With Justice I’ll Be There Awards 2020! We rely on the support of people like you who know and value our work! All contributors of under $500 will be listed as sponsors of the event. Donors of $500 are able to place an ad in the virtual program book, which will be displayed during the program and emailed to participants. Information on higher levels of sponsorship can be found here. All sponsors will be automatically registered for the I’ll Be There Awards on November 18th at 6:00 PM. ...
by DC Jobs with Justice | Jul 27, 2020 | Actions & Events
Earlier today DC JWJ alongside a coalition of unions, worker justice organizations, and community organizations urged the council to pass the Protecting Businesses and Workers from Covid-19 Emergency Amendment Act of 2020. We the undersigned unions, worker justice organizations, and community organizations urge you to support the Protecting Businesses and Workers from Covid-19 Emergency Amendment Act of 2020. It is imperative that the DC Council act swiftly to pass this emergency legislation to ensure that the District can begin a safe and strong recovery. When workers are safe our community is safe. A crucial component of a strong recovery is a sense of safety when DC residents go to work, shop, or dine out. We applaud the Mayor’s decision to require employers to provide face masks but more action is needed. This bill provides a basic set of protections to ensure that every District workplace takes the proper precautions to safeguard community health and the economy. A safe return to work requires more than masks. In order for our members to feel safe at work they need all of the protections enacted by this law. Our members must have access to hand sanitizer, face shields, and plexiglass barriers when they can not be socially distanced. They also need to know that they are protected from retaliation for asking their employer to provide PPE or refusing to serve a customer who is not wearing a mask. Finally we appreciate that the bill allows both the Mayor and the Office of the Attorney General to carry out enforcement actions. For many of the District’s most vulnerable workers this bill could mean...
