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Fulfilling the Promise of Brown v. Board – THIS SATURDAY!
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.
DC Council set to vote on ending Wage Theft in the District
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...
UNITE HERE Local 23 and allies picket in support of Culinary Workers
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...
DC calls on President Obama to stop deportations!
"Ni Una Más Deportación! Ni Una Más Deportación!" "Not One More! Not One More!" These were the chants echoing in the streets on Saturday, as several hundred people marched down 16th Street NW to the White House. As the number of individuals deported since Obama...
Metro Washington Public Health Association and WMATA workers win a big victory!
The Metro Washington Public Health Association, DC Jobs with Justice, and many others have been pushing Metro to hire and retain workers who have previously served their time in jail or prison. More than 7,000 people return to DC neighborhoods from prison and jail...
Wage Theft in the Spotlight at DC Council
Cold weather didn't stop over 75 people from showing up on the steps of the City Council on Friday morning for a rally calling for an end to wage theft in the District and the passage of new legislation to tackle the issue. The crowd gathered with signs and "No Wage...
Mayoral Candidates Put on the Spot at People’s Platform Forum
On Saturday evening, Jobs with Justice was in attendance at the People's Platform Mayoral Forum at THEARC on Mississippi Ave in Southeast. The forum was organized by ONE DC and co-sponsored by DC Jobs with Justice and many other activist community groups working for...
DC Jobs with Justice at the “Ban the Box” Hearing!
Councilmember Tommy Wells, chair of the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, held a hearing at the Wilson Building on new legislation to "Ban the Box." The bill would prevent employers from asking job candidates about their criminal history on their...
Big day at the DC Council tomorrow
Tomorrow, February 4th promises to be an important day for working people at the DC Council legislative hearing. First, Councilmember Vincent Orange has pledged to introduce a bill on combating wage theft - a bill which would increase penalties for employers who rob...
From December: Victories on Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Days
In case you missed it: DC Jobs with Justice, Respect DC and a large, diverse coalition of workers, community organizations, labor unions, faith groups, and businesses won two historic victories for workers' rights in the District. After years of pushing for living...
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Sponsor the 2017 “I’ll Be There” Awards!
It's that time of year! On October 26, 2017, we're hosting the "I'll Be There" Awards to celebrate the DC Jobs With Justice coalition and recognize leaders from the community, faith institutions, labor, and student groups. Below, you will find our online payment...
#Bethere2015 for the 2015 I’ll Be There Awards
Fifteen years ago, a small group of courageous labor leaders and community volunteers united to help local parking garage attendants win a union contract and sustainable, improved working conditions. Through their vision, DC Jobs with Justice was born along with the...
In D.C., a Call for Just Hours
This week, employees of companies like Marshalls, McDonald’s and Macy’s told nearly 100 Washington, D.C. residents gathered at Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church how unstable hours and so-called “just-in-time” scheduling practices take a toll on their families and...