by DC Jobs with Justice | Nov 29, 2011 | Actions & Events, Campaigns
CEO of VMT Solanges Vivens is one of seven nominees for for Scrooge of the Year because, according to her nominator, “she used taxpayer funds to fight workers in District-owned nursing homes. She’s made herself rich on the backs of indigent seniors and...
by DC Jobs with Justice | Nov 21, 2011 | Projects
Join us for the release of the ROC Diner’s Guide 2012. rnrnWe all enjoy eating out. Unfortunately, the workers who cook, prepare, and serve our food suffer from poverty wages, no benefits like paid sick days, and little or no chance to move up to better...
by DC Jobs with Justice | Nov 21, 2011 | Projects
On November 12th We Are Family and Positive Force held a benefit concert for the National Day Labor Organizing Network (NDLON). D.C. artist Ted Leo and the Pharmacist performed to a crowd of 1,000 people at Sacred Heart church. Social Justice organizations, such as...
by DC Jobs with Justice | Nov 2, 2011 | Projects
Who do you think deserves the dubious distinction of Scrooge of the year? Each year, DC Jobs with Justice honors someone with the least sought after title of Scrooge of the year. To be eligible for the Scrooge of the year award, the nominee can be a person or company...
by DC Jobs with Justice | Oct 18, 2011 | Projects
New 4-Year Contract for DC-Metro/Baltimore Office Cleaners Protects 12,000 Good Jobs!rnrnCourtesy of Union City, Monday, October 17, 2011rnrnLess than 24 hours before their contract expired, area office cleaners Sunday night won a tentative agreement with wage...