Building Working Class Power
Good Jobs 4 All: Equitable Development in the Region The Good Jobs 4 All (GJ4A) Collaborative seeks to ensure that development projects contribute to the social and economic well-being of the neighborhoods and city in which they do business. We believe in equitable development that expands economic opportunity and improves the quality of life for Read More ...
On the eve of Trump’s inauguration, Jobs with Justice alongside East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy and San Francisco Rising convened Bay Resistance, a powerful new organization preparing to defend our communities, our movements, and our planet. The mission of Bay Resistance is to advance racial, economic, climate, and gender justice by activating individuals Read More ...
JwJ is working with AFT 2121, the San Francisco Labor Council and a broad coalition of student and community groups on an exciting campaign to make City College free for all San Francisco residents and workers, like it was before 1984. San Francisco City College serves a diverse community, and rather than down-sizing the college, Read More ...
With the tech-driven spike in housing costs, evictions and displacement, JwJ supports the multi-faceted struggle to protect tenants, working class communities and the soul of our city. JwJ is currently leading an effort to introduce a San Francisco tax measure to the November 2016 ballot that will make big tech corporations pay their fair share Read More ...
Thursday, November 15th 6:00pm Dinner and Program Episcopal Church of St. John the Evangelist 1661 – 15th Street, San Francisco Individual tickets: $25-$100 sliding scale – click here to purchase. Click here for sponsorship, advertising & group ticket info. For more info, email solidarity@jwjsf.org or call (415) 840-7420. Join us in honoring Boots Riley, director of breakout Read More …
Last week, we heard that the feds were planning massive ICE raids in Northern California, possibly taking 1,500 immigrants away from our communities. The potential raids would be a political attack against sanctuary cities, centering on the Bay Area. Will you defend immigrant communities and stand up for sanctuary? Here’s three ways you can respond Read More …
Thanks to Dyan Ruiz and Joseph Smooke of [people. power. media] for producing this enlightening and inspiring 7-minute video highlighting three important JWJ campaigns in this year of resistance, renewal and victories.
On October 15, 2017, a coalition of immigrant service providers and advocates launched the UndocuFund for Fire Relief in Sonoma County to provide direct assistance to undocumented Sonoma County residents who are victims of the Northern California fires. One hundred percent of all donations will go to victim support, with the first $50,000 in donations to be matched Read More …