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For media inquiries, please contact:
Nikki Daruwala
Executive Director
DC Jobs with Justice
nikki(at)dcjwj(dot)org
202-543-1541
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.
DC JwJ frequently represents its members before the DC City Council and the press.
DC JwJ Newsletter
2012 Spring Newsletterr
Student-Worker Dinner Creates Unity at GWU
Members of George Washington University’s Progressive Student Union hosted a Worker Appreciation Dinner on April 18th to thank the professors, cleaning and maintenance workers, and food service workers who make their education possible.
Students Lead March for Fair Food
As part of the National Student Labor Week of Action, more than 100 student, community, and labor activists led a March for Fair Food to demand respect for workers’ rights. The March 31st event kicked off with a rally at the Ballston Metro in Northe
Virgina, where Rev.
Community Leaders Examine Efforts to Provide Good Jobs for DC Residents
On January 23, 2007 the DC Workers’ Rights Board brought together community activists, workers, teachers, policy experts, and elected officials to examine the state of work in DC and propose solutions for making DC more work ready, and improving the quality of jobs available.
Four panels of witnesses gave testimony and answered questions from the Board.
History and Accomplishments of DC JwJ
DC Jobs with Justice History and Accomplishments:
DC Jobs with Justice (DC JwJ) was formed during the summer of 2001 with the purpose of bringing together labor, community, faith-based, and student organizations to build power for working families in Washington, DC. The coalition initially came together in support of efforts by parking garage attendants, most of whom were Ethiopian immigrants, to organize a union.
Building Shared Leadership Workshop with One DC
Is your organization, initiative, or faith community seeking ways to grow stronger from the bottom up? Does it struggle to honor the gifts that everyone brings to the table and long for a different way of engaging those in its midst? If so, please join One DC at the Servant Leadership School for the upcoming workshop Becoming the Change We Want to See: Building Shared Leadership on Saturday, September 29 from 10am to 2pm.
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DC Jobs with Justice teams up with CWA locals for national day of action!
On May 3, 2012, corporate giant Verizon held its annual meeting of shareholders in Huntsville, Alabama. Verizon still has not negotiated a fair contract with its workers who are members of the Communication Workers of America (CWA) and the Inte
ational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Activist and CWA members rallied in Huntsville in a strong show of support. Locally, DC Jobs with Justice (DC JwJ) teamed up with CWA Locals in the DC-area in a show of solidarity.
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HUNGER STRIKE to SAVE THE POSTAL SERVICE
Call to Action
HUNGER STRIKE to SAVE THE POSTAL SERVICE
June 25 – 28th , Washington DC and across the nation
Congress: Stop Starving the Postal Service!
Repeal the Pre-funding Mandate! Refund the Pension Surplus!
Postmaster General: Suspend the Closures and Cuts!
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SIT-IN STRIKERS TO SPEAK AT COMMUNITY FORUM
MEDIA ADVISORY
For Immediate Release:
April 14, 2009
Contact (DC Jobs with Justice): Ruth Castel-Branco: 202-489-2273
SIT-IN STRIKERS TO SPEAK AT COMMUNITY FORUM
Republic workers call for “Resistance and Recovery†to fix economic crisis
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Detainer Bill – Press Event and Vote at DC Council
On Tuesday July 10th the DC Council will cast the final vote in support of legislation that will protect hundreds of DC families against the threat of deportation. Pack the room to witness this major victory and to thank the DC council.
Last month the DC Council passed emergency legislation to counteract the imposed activation of the “Secure Communities”deportation program. On Tuesday the DC Council will move to make that legislation permanent.
Tuesday July 10th
9:30am Rally on steps of Wilson Bldg. 1350 Penn Ave NW
10:00am Legislative Hearing, Wilson Bldg.
EVENTS
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