by DC Jobs with Justice | Sep 13, 2017 | Actions & Events
Each year, the DC Jobs With Justice coalition comes together to celebrate our work and recognize our leaders. Join us for this year’s “I’ll Be There” Awards! Thursday, October 26th, 2017, 6:00 – 8:00 PM All Souls Church, 1500 Harvard St NW, Washington, D.C. We are thrilled to announce this year’s “I’ll Be There” Award recipients. You can join us in honoring them at the Awards on October 26th. They are: SEIU 32BJ and UNITE HERE Local 23 for organizing victories at the DC-area airports including a $12.75 minimum wage for contract workers The NEAR Act campaign leaders for winning legislation and funding for community-led violence prevention efforts The DMV Sanctuary Congregation Network for creating a network of congregations dedicated to providing support and solidarity to neighbors, friends, and family who fear being detained, deported or profiled DC High School Walk-Out leaders for organizing a District-wide walk-out of students to show youth power and values after the 2016 presidential election Ticket pricing Ticket = $60 Solidarity ticket = $100 (your generous donation allows us to provide tickets to other members of the community) Discount Ticket = Pay what you can You can purchase tickets here or below! This is a fundraiser event to support the organizing and advocacy work of DC Jobs With Justice. No one will be denied entrance regardless of ability to donate. Childcare and interpretation will be provided as...
by DC Jobs with Justice | Sep 7, 2016 | Projects
Each year, the DC Jobs With Justice coalition comes together to celebrate our work and recognize our leaders. Please join us for this year’s “I’ll Be There” Awards! REGISTER AND PURCHASE YOUR TICKET HERE! Thursday, October 20, 2016, 6:00 – 8:00 PM All Souls Church, 1500 Harvard St NW, Washington, D.C. Click here to see the full event information, ticket and sponsorship details, and more! This year’s “I’ll Be There” Award Winners: C.H.O.I.C.E. Organizing Committee Many Languages One Voice Committee for Labor Solidarity and Worker Power Pastor Marvin Owens, Michigan Park Christian Church Adam Graubart, DC Paid Family Leave campaign volunteer Hosts: Día Bùi & Darakshan Raja Co-directors of the Washington Peace Center This is a fundraiser event to support the organizing and advocacy work of DC Jobs with Justice! No one will be denied entrance regardless of ability to donate. We will accept cash, check, or credit card donations. Childcare and English-to-Spanish interpretation will be...
by DC Jobs with Justice | Apr 21, 2014 | Actions & Events
On May 17th, join DC Jobs with Justice and the Metro Washington Council for a DC Labor History Walking Tour! From the Labor Hall of Fame to Joe Hill’s ashes, worker’s history is around just about every corner in our nation’s capitol, if you know where to look. This 2.5-hour walking tour of downtown DC reveals labor’s often-untold story of protest and resistance. Metro Washington Council Union Cities Coordinator Chris Garlock – who usually helps local and national activists make history on DC’s streets – leads the tour. Come enjoy a beautiful day with other DC activists, learn fascinating labor history, and support DC Jobs with Justice in creating new labor victories for the history books! Benefits DC Jobs with Justice – no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Click here to RSVP and for more...
