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Still Excluded
We are very disappointed that DC leaders have made no commitments to provide cash assistance to DC workers who are ineligible for unemployment benefits. As a result, the workers who built our restaurant, hospitality, construction, home care, and other industries are...
Cash assistance is critical to our neighbors
URGENT ACTION: EMAIL AND CALL TODAY Email Mayor Bowser and Chairman Mendelson https://actionnetwork.org/letters/support-excluded-workers-cash-assistance-desperately-needed [button...
Urgent Need: Cash Assistance for Excluded Workers
We urge Mayor Bowser and DC Council need to provide cash assistance to DC residents who cannot work, access unemployment benefits, and/or receive federal stimulus assistance. We call this group “excluded workers.” DC government should use the programs and...
Federal and Local Sick Leave Webinar
Every worker in DC has a right to paid sick days. Starting in April these rights will be expanded by new federal paid sick days legislation. Join us next Tuesday for a webinar on the ins and outs of paid sick days in the District and the new federal legislation....
COVID-19 Resources
VACCINE ELEGIBLE CATEGORIES AS OF 3/22 You can pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine at coronavirus.dc.gov/vaccinatedc Individuals who work in health care settings Members of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Residents of long-term and intermediate...
Justice for 500+ Power Design Workers
DC Jobs With Justice applauds the Office of the Attorney General for a record settlement on behalf of 500+ workers and the DC government. The $2.75 million settlement with Power Design, Inc is the largest recovery to date in a wage enforcement action for the...
2019 Year in Review
We are proud to be in solidarity with you as we all work to build a more just world. Thank you for being with us in 2019, and we know we can count on you as we continue to fight in 2020! 2019 DC JWJ Highlights Coordinating local actions to end the Federal Shutdown...
Reclaim Rent Control
DC Jobs With Justice is proud to be part of the Reclaim Rent Control Campaign! So far in the campaign, we have launched Reclaim Rent Control with a press conference, a rally, over 100 people testifying for our platform, and a day-long retreat with the New York rent...
Stand with Transit Workers
Metrobus drivers at WMATA’s privatized Cinder Bed facility are entering their third week on strike, the first Metrobus strike in 41 years. Thousands of bus riders have been left stranded, because the private contractor WMATA hired to lower costs on the backs of...
2019 I’ll Be There Awards
2019 I'll Be There Awards Thursday, October 17th 5:30 - 8:00 PM All Souls Church, 1500 Harvard St NW, Washington, D.C. Each year we come together to celebrate our wins and recognize leaders and individuals representing faith, youth, labor, and community organizations....
EVENTS
DC JWJ Statement on Attack on United States Capitol
DC JWJ Statement on Attack on United States Capitol Yesterday's events were despicable and nothing short of an attack on the will of the people and democracy. We at DC JWJ are not only disgusted by yesterday’s attack on our capitol, but stand with the workers...
Show your solidarity: wear a mask / Muestre su solidaridad: use una máscara
Whenever you are around folks outside of your household you should wear a mask and social distance. This is especially true when you go to work or enter someone else’s workplace. Here are a few more tips for workplace COVID safety: Wear a mask, masks are crucial to...
I’ll Be There Awards 2020 – Virtual
Here are all the details you need to know to join the awards: I'll Be There Awards 2020 Wednesday, November 18th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94990762793* *this link will take you directly to the event zoom which will open on Wednesday at 5:50 PM...