Workers' Rights Board

Local community leaders on the Workers' Rights Board investigate and publicize issues of economic justice in Washington, DC.

WRB hearing, June 6 2005

 

Latest news on the DC Workers' Rights Board:

Security Officers Win Living Wages and Benefits!

DCContractFeature_02_0.jpgAfter four years of struggling to organize and negotiate with their companies, the 1,500 security officers who are members of SEIU Local 32BJ in Washington, DC won their first union contract on April 10th.

Community Leaders Examine Efforts to Provide Good Jobs for DC Residents

Jan 23 2007 WRB hearingOn January 23, 2007 the DC Workers’ Rights Board brought together community activists, workers, teachers, policy experts, and elected officials to examine the state of work in DC and propose solutions for making DC more work ready, and improving the quality of jobs available.

Four panels of witnesses gave testimony and answered questions from the Board.