Dec 8, 2016
The Council of the District of Columbia not only moved the Universal Paid Leave bill forward on Dec. 6, but restored medical leave to the program. The proposal now includes eight weeks of parental leave, six weeks of family leave and two weeks of medical leave, making...
Dec 2, 2016
CONTACT: Ari Schwartz DC Jobs With Justice; ari@dcjwj.org or 202-674-3228 On the eve of a Trump administration and Republican-controlled Congress, D.C. Council Chairman shockingly announces refusal to consider further progressive legislation. Washington, D.C. –...
Oct 24, 2016
On the Cover: Stronger Together: Members Unite for Giant/Safeway Bargaining High Stakes in November Elections 2016 Elections Guide Local 400 ACTS! Profiles of Four Members Making a Difference Lipton Workers Vote Union Yes! Local 400 Members Save Their Stores...
Jun 21, 2016
Nation’s capital will join Seattle and San Francisco to become third major city to enact $15 minimum wage On Tuesday, July 21, the District of Columbia City Council passed historic legislation to raise the minimum wage to $15/hour in a major victory for the...
Apr 29, 2016
On the Cover: Kroger Roanoke Members Mobilize for Bargaining Presidential Campaign Not a Reality TV Show “Right To Work” Rammed Through in W.Va. Va. Member Fight “Right To Work” Amendment “Just Hours” Bill Before D.C. City Council...
