by DC Jobs with Justice | Aug 6, 2014 | Actions & Events, Press
After Tito’s workers stood up against wage theft, massive amounts of unpaid overtime, and exploitation based on immigration status, their employer responded with illegal firings and by threatening to call ICE. Finally, after a year of organizing with International Union of Painters and Allied Trades they had their first hearing at the NLRB on those complaints on August 4, 2014. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Vice President of AFL-CIO Tefere Gebre and others joined the workers for a speakout today in front of the NLRB. DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton stated, “You have courage. Don’t lose it; you are going to win!” Tefere Gebre, AFL-CIO Executive Vice President said that “For every one of you there are tens of thousands of workers who are afraid to stand up. Keep on fighting, keep on working!” Thanks to DC Employment Justice Center, Washington DC Building and Construction Trades Council @National Guestworker Alliance Congress of Day Laborers/Congreso de Jornaleros, the delegation of New Orleans construction workers, and all our allies who joined us in solidarity with these workers! Everyone deserves just treatment, regardless of their...
by DC Jobs with Justice | Oct 24, 2012 | Campaigns, Press, Walmart: Respect DC
Coalition says developer does not deserve Developer of the Year Award when their projects are harming communities and displacing residents. WASHINGTON, D.C., October 24 – Calling for an end to development that has been bringing low wage, part time jobs and displacing longtime residents, Respect DC rallied at noon today outside the Wardman Park Marriott in DC where the JBG Companies were receiving the “Developer of the Year” award from NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, at their annual meeting, which costs over $1000/per person to attend. “Developers should not be rewarded for displacing residents and bringing jobs that make it impossible to live in the area and support a family,” said Mike Wilson, with DC Jobs with Justice. “DC and the region need more affordable housing, and jobs that allow people to work full time for a living wage. Fighting to stop the First Source hiring law, bringing a low wage employer like Walmart, and replacing affordable housing units with luxury condos and hotels, only harms our community.” Respect DC is calling on JBG to bring Walmart to the table with community groups and sign a Community Benefits Agreement before they move forward on any projects with the retailer. They also demand that JBG, which sits on the board of the Associated Builders and Contractors, the group suing the DC government over the recently strengthened First Source Hiring Law, call on ABC to drop the law suit. In addition, they joined with Tenants and Workers United in calling on JBG to preserve affordable housing and not displace more than 2,000 working families residing the Beauregard redevelopment zone...
by DC Jobs with Justice | Jun 28, 2012 | Actions & Events, Campaigns, Walmart: Respect DC
Respect DC Town Hall, June 29th 11:30am-1:30pm Teamsters Labor History Research Center at George Washington University’s Gelman Library, 2130 H St NW, 7th floor (near the Foggy Bottom Metro). First, thank you all for your hard work as we have brought the fight to Walmart this spring. Our visits to Walmart stores in May as part of the Walmart at 50 tour had a huge impact, along with our massive parade and rally, as Walmart went into their shareholders meeting with their backs against the wall. And we aren’t stopping! Our next big event will be next Friday, June 29th, from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Teamsters Labor History Research Center at George Washington University’s Gelman Library, 2130 H St NW, 7th floor (near the Foggy Bottom Metro). To sign up contact organizer@respectdc.org! Walmart has already started running ads and talking about their 50th anniversary this year, and will be kicking their PR machine into high gear starting the week of July 4th about how great Walmart has been for America. We know this isn’t true, we know what Walmart’s track record really is, and we need to keep up the pressure on them to...
by DC Jobs with Justice | May 29, 2012 | Actions & Events, Campaigns, Walmart: Respect DC
Join the parade and festival to tell Walmart to Respect DC! Thursday, May 31, 11am-2pm, Meet at 801 New Jersey Ave NW, or get on the bus from the Gallery Place Metro (7th and H NW). rnrnJust last month Walmart announced they are delaying store openings in DC by a year, with their annual share holder meeting coming up June 1st and 2nd, now is the time to act! We need you out in numbers in the streets demonstrating your support! Walmart needs to know they must RESPECT DC or STAY OUT!rnrnWe will be holding a huge, festive, parade through DC to showcase the changes Walmart needs to make if they want to come into our city. We will have convertibles, floats, stilt walkers, face painters, clowns, motorcycles, bikes and more. We will be marching from the proposed Walmart at 801 New Jersey Ave., NW to their DC offices at 8th and G Street, NW, where we will have street party.rnrnTo RSVP for yourself or your organization (and to register your parade float or other vehicle), contact Mike at organizer@respectdc.org / mike@dcjwj.org or 202-255-7974 or Dyana at dyana@dcjwj.org or...
by DC Jobs with Justice | Apr 16, 2012 | Campaigns, Walmart: Respect DC
The Spring of 99% nonviolent direct action trainings happened all over our country last week. The goal was to train 100,00 people across the United States on nonviolent direct action. Locally in DC,on Sunday, April 15th, people gathered at the AFL-CIO for the DC Jobs with Justice and Respect DC Spring of 99% training. Some of the training attendees hailed from organizations like the Democratic Socialist of America (DSA), the New Organizing Institute and Pride at work. Participants discussed their personal stories of how they are the 99%. They also saw a short film on the economy, and learned how to do hassle lines for nonviolent direct action. Attendees felt energized and wanted to learn more about getting involved with DC Jobs with Justice and the Respect DC campaign. If you would like to learn more about the Spring of 99% and how to be involved with DC Jobs with Justice contact Lillian@dcjwj.org. If you would like to learn more about the Respect DC campaign please contact Mike at Mike@dcjwj.org or Dyana at...
