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Making Our Laws Real: Protecting workers through strategic enforcement of DC’s labor laws
The DC Just Pay Coalition has released a new report which recommends a focus on strategic enforcement to turn the tide on wage theft in Washington, DC. While the District has some of the strongest labor laws on the books, far too many companies in DC still fail to pay...
The attack on public sector unions is an attack on Black workers
By Elizabeth Falcon and Sequnely Gray This month, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in Janus v. AFSCME Council 31. The case could interfere with the ability of working people to stick together in strong unions to improve their workplaces, their lives and...
Join our Team! DC JWJ Seeks Organizer
DC Jobs With Justice is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team! The ideal candidate will excel at developing and implementing strategic campaigns, building and maintaining relationships, and building consensus among diverse stakeholders with different...
DC Jobs With Justice Resolution in Support of Inauguration Protesters
The DC Jobs With Justice Executive Committee has made the following resolution and is proud to share it with you: DC Jobs With Justice Resolution in Support of Inauguration Protesters WHEREAS, DC Jobs With Justice works for justice in Washington, DC; WHEREAS, the...
DC Jobs With Justice Seeks Lead Organizer
DC Jobs With Justice Seeks Lead Organizer Overview: DC Jobs With Justice (DC JWJ) is a coalition of labor unions, community organizations, faith institutions, and student organizations dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights of working people in the DC...
Press Release: DC Government Must Stop Delays and Step Up to Help Student Loan Borrowers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, April 24, 2017 CONTACT Ari Schwartz, DC Jobs With Justice, 202-674-3228 or ari@dcjwj.org DC Government Must Stop Delays and Step Up to Help Student Loan Borrowers Link - http://bit.ly/2oEqcRj As Trump’s Department of Education and loan...
On May 1, Out of the Workplace and Into the Streets!
May 1 is our day. It's International Workers' Day and it's our time to celebrate our victories and resist against the oppression our communities still face. This year, Washington, DC will be at the heart of that resistance. Across our neighborhoods, businesses, and...
How to request support from the Solidarity Squad
Process: The Solidarity Squad Advisory team will meet weekly on Monday morning to review requests. This team reflects DC JWJ staff, board, and membership. Please send requests in as early as possible so staff can ask any clarifying questions and present to advisory...
Take action. Join the Solidarity Squad.
As we prepare for a new federal government that threatens our communities in countless ways, we are reminded that the fight for justice always begins at home. We are strengthening and deepening our 16 year legacy of standing for worker's rights, immigrant justice, and...
Community Organizations & Labor Leaders Call on Chairman Mendelson to Renounce “Moratorium”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, December 2, 2016 CONTACT: Ari Schwartz DC Jobs With Justice; ari@dcjwj.org or 202-674-3228 Community Organizations & Labor Leaders Call on Chairman Mendelson to Renounce “Moratorium” On the eve of a Trump administration and...
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DC is mobilizing for justice
Juneteenth (June 19th) is a day that honors Black freedom and Black resistance, and centers Black people’s unique contribution to the struggle for justice in the U.S. This Juneteenth is a rare moment for our communities to proclaim in one voice that Black Lives...
Mobilization on Juneteenth weekend
In the last two weeks, millions have taken to the street in honor of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and countless other Black people who have been killed at the hands of vigilantes or law enforcement. The explosion of protest is in response to a pattern of...
DC JWJ Campaigns: Cancel Rent, Expand Sick Days, and More
We are very excited to announce that DC JWJ will be working on and supporting a few exciting new campaigns. Are you interested in getting plugged into these new campaigns? Make sure you sign up to volunteer with us. And be sure your organization supports as well. We...