by DC Jobs with Justice | Jun 24, 2014 | Projects
Written by: Nikki Lewis, Executive Director, DC Jobs with Justice and Liz Watson, Senior Counsel and Director of Workplace Justice for Women, National Women’s Law Center What do you call the person who can make you stay late at work, who decides who works the night...
by DC Jobs with Justice | Jun 4, 2014 | Projects
Tuesday was an eventful day at the DC Council! After years of grassroots organizing, the “Ban the Box” and “Wage Theft” bills were voted on by the DC Council for their first time. The Wage Theft Prevention Act of 2014 aims to put in place...
by DC Jobs with Justice | May 19, 2014 | Actions & Events, Projects
DC Jobs With Justice is pleased to announce the four honorees to be celebrated at this year’s “I’ll Be There” Awards: Alya Solomon, longtime advocate at the DC Labor Council, Reverend Graylan Hagler of Plymouth United Church of Christ,...
by DC Jobs with Justice | May 13, 2014 | Actions & Events, Campaigns, Projects
On Saturday, May 17th celebrate the 60th year anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision that ended segregation in our public schools. Join us for a day of action focused on continuing the fight for great public schools.
by DC Jobs with Justice | May 5, 2014 | Projects
Years have passed since workers and allies in Washington, DC first started talking about how to end the epidemic of wage theft and what protections would actually make a difference for workers. Tomorrow, May 6th, the DC Council has the chance to make those protections...
by DC Jobs with Justice | Apr 25, 2014 | Projects
On Thursday, DC Jobs with Justice joined UNITE HERE! Local 23 and other coalition members for a lunch time picket in support of cafeteria workers. These cafeteria workers, employed by Seasons Culinary at the National Education Association building, are currently...
