Denise Rosado
Republican
jobs
Ward 1Change ward
Delegate to the House of Representatives
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Honored to earn the endorsement of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters! This is a union that doesn’t just talk about opportunity, it builds it from the ground up! From job sites to training centers, they are a true workforce engine delivering real results for working people. Their “Earn While You Learn” apprenticeship model is exactly what we should be scaling nationwide, paid training, real skills, and a direct pathway to high paying, high skills jobs. As your next Delegate to Congress, I’ll fight to expand these opportunities and make them the standard, not the exception.
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Lowering the cost of living and building economic mobility by launching a bold D.C. Forward Economic Plan to secure federal resources for affordable housing, workforce development, and jobs—particularly for residents without college degrees.
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In Congress, Robert will fight for statehood autonomy and fight back against Trump’s attacks on D.C.
Lowering the cost of living and building economic mobility by launching a bold D.C. Forward Economic Plan to secure federal resources for affordable housing, workforce development, and jobs—particularly for residents without college degrees.
Making D.C. safer and stronger by partnering with local and federal officials to address crime and invest in youth programs that create real opportunities that prevent violence – before it starts.
I created and championed the Pathways to Behavioral Health Degrees Act because D.C. needs more behavioral health professionals, and our residents deserve a pathway into those careers.
16 measures introduced on jobs52 recorded votes on jobs5 against the majority
Mayor of the District of Columbia
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Addressing DC’s wealth gap disparity can healthily be achieved with the collaboration of governmental, private sector, and corporate commitments to creating sustainable solutions that will provide equitable access to education, skilled trades, job opportunities with livable wages, home ownership, and small business support. Small business owners in DC have employed approximately 48% of DC’s workforce, and thus their impact on DC’s local economy will be preserved and supported in my administration.
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I will engage stakeholders in budget discussions to help foster transparency and accountability to ensure a more inclusive approach that reflects the voices of DC citizens. Long term economic sustainability with social equity commitments will lead to a healthier and more prosperous DC.
Addressing DC’s wealth gap disparity can healthily be achieved with the collaboration of governmental, private sector, and corporate commitments to creating sustainable solutions that will provide equitable access to education, skilled trades, job opportunities with livable wages, home ownership, and small business support. Small business owners in DC have employed approximately 48% of DC’s workforce, and thus their impact on DC’s local economy will be preserved and supported in my administration.
I am committed to prioritizing the positive development of DC’s youth population. As the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers they must have access to quality education, mentorship, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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An insistence that the laboring man and woman be given his fair share of responsibility, and reward for the development of the mighty potential of this city.
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The orderly and economical utilization of the natural resources of this city coupled with a sensible program of conservation of these resources.
An insistence that the laboring man and woman be given his fair share of responsibility, and reward for the development of the mighty potential of this city.
A re-dedication of this city to the love of God and country, as well as the creation of a judiciary mindfulness that respects all DC citizens in this regard.
Job training and opportunity for all DC residents willing, and able to seek and hold gainful employment.
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An enlightened and advancing educational program, assisted but not controlled by the District of Columbia nor the Federal government.
Job training and opportunity for all DC residents willing, and able to seek and hold gainful employment.
An alliance and partnership with the private sector of our economy seeking an end to poverty among our people but not the expense of displacement of its residents.
Good jobs are the foundation of a strong economy. Today, I met with our union leaders to talk about how we govern together to ensure DC residents have access to high-quality jobs with good wages and good benefits. When we fight, we win!
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We talk a lot about workforce development, but there are still too many young people who finish high school & don’t have clear next steps. My DC Young Adult Corps Act is about giving students a structured, paid opportunity to build skills, get experience, & plan what comes next.
DC has the highest childcare costs in the nation. My plan is to create universal affordable childcare. I will expand the subsidy so no family pays more than 7% of their income. I will invest in the Pay Equity Fund for educators, unlike my opponent who voted against funding.
Congrats to IAFF Local 36 on their new CBA! This overdue contract will ensure "DC's Bravest" receive the critical pay increases they've waited years for, while prices have gone up and affordability has become more urgent. I look forward to voting to approve this contract in Sept.
2 measures introduced on jobs29 recorded votes on jobs1 against the majority
AI and automation should empower, not erase, working people. D.C. must ensure tech serves humanity through fair wages, retraining, and ethical innovation. Not for Profit. For Purpose. https://www.grossformayor.com #WashingtonDC
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A major transformation of the economy is happening NOW. Billionaires aren’t investing huge amounts of money in AI and robotics to make your life better. They’re investing to replace you. Technology must work for ALL, not just the people who own it.
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The HLS demands equal access, to early childhood programs, to strong public schools, to mentorship, to apprenticeships, and to youth employment that opens doors rather than closes them.
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If a child in Ward 8 does not have the same path as a child in Ward 3, then the city is failing its own future.
The HLS demands equal access, to early childhood programs, to strong public schools, to mentorship, to apprenticeships, and to youth employment that opens doors rather than closes them.
We will expand after-school programming, restore vocational pipelines, and create partnerships that lift youth toward purpose, not peril.Our young people should not have to leave the city to find opportunity.
We will expand after-school programming, restore vocational pipelines, and create partnerships that lift youth toward purpose, not peril.Our young people should not have to leave the city to find opportunity.
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The HLS demands equal access, to early childhood programs, to strong public schools, to mentorship, to apprenticeships, and to youth employment that opens doors rather than closes them.
We will expand after-school programming, restore vocational pipelines, and create partnerships that lift youth toward purpose, not peril.Our young people should not have to leave the city to find opportunity.
Safety must never be rooted in fear it must be rooted in trust.
Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia
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At-Large Member of the Council
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DC residents deserve strong labor laws that protect their rights at work and guarantee a real voice on the job. Every worker deserves the freedom to organize, bargain collectively, and strike without fear of retaliation. DC government workers deserve to be treated as valued public servants, not as budget line items or political targets. They deserve transparent negotiations, fair wages and benefits, safe working conditions, and respect for the essential services they provide every day across the District.
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He will push for clear pay transparency and fair compensation standards for gig and delivery workers, expand apprenticeships and pathways into union jobs, and require strong labor standards on publicly supported projects. Oye will ensure District agencies model fair scheduling, paid leave, and safe workplaces. He will also create targeted support for federal workers harmed by mass layoffs so they can remain in the District and rebuild their careers with dignity.
DC residents deserve strong labor laws that protect their rights at work and guarantee a real voice on the job. Every worker deserves the freedom to organize, bargain collectively, and strike without fear of retaliation. DC government workers deserve to be treated as valued public servants, not as budget line items or political targets. They deserve transparent negotiations, fair wages and benefits, safe working conditions, and respect for the essential services they provide every day across the District.
Workers across public agencies, from health and human services to public works, housing, fire and EMS, parks, and regulatory agencies, deserve a government that recognizes their expertise and invests in their ability to deliver effective services. All workers deserve fair scheduling, paid leave, telework options where possible, and due process protections against unjust discipline or termination. And they deserve a District that uses its budget and contracting power to support union labor, responsible employers, and workplaces rooted in dignity and respect.
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Yesterday, I joined IUPAT, IBEW, Plumbers Local 5, and AFL-CIO members on the National Mall to stand up for DC workers. Every worker deserves fair wages, safe working conditions, and access to paid family leave. The people who keep our city running deserve leaders who will fight for them, not just when it’s convenient, but every day. I’m committed to being that voice on the Council. #UnionStrong #DCWorkers #PaidFamilyLeave #Oye4DC
DC residents deserve jobs that pay a real living wage and allow every worker to stay and thrive in the District. Every person working in DC, tipped, hourly, gig, government, or contracted, deserves stable schedules, fair pay, and safe conditions on the job. Workers deserve One Fair Wage so no one is forced to rely on a subminimum tipped wage or unpredictable income to survive. They deserve protection from wage theft, misclassification, retaliation, and abusive practices that undermine their rights.
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Too many employees are pressured to work while sick or return to work immediately after giving birth because paid leave is inadequate or unenforced. Federal workers have been harmed by sudden mass firings and layoffs, yet the local government too often treats their economic security as someone else’s problem. These conditions are the result of policy choices that favor powerful interests over working people.
DC residents deserve jobs that pay a real living wage and allow every worker to stay and thrive in the District. Every person working in DC, tipped, hourly, gig, government, or contracted, deserves stable schedules, fair pay, and safe conditions on the job. Workers deserve One Fair Wage so no one is forced to rely on a subminimum tipped wage or unpredictable income to survive. They deserve protection from wage theft, misclassification, retaliation, and abusive practices that undermine their rights.
DC residents also deserve a government that respects the will of voters. When workers vote for better wages and protections, those decisions should be honored, not overturned. And federal workers who were laid off or pushed aside deserve a local government that supports them, values their experience, and helps them rebuild their careers here at home.
DC deserves good jobs, not just jobs. Am fighting for: ✔️ A real living wage ✔️ One Fair Wage ✔️ Protection from wage theft
Workers across public agencies, from health and human services to public works, housing, fire and EMS, parks, and regulatory agencies, deserve a government that recognizes their expertise and invests in their ability to deliver effective services. All workers deserve fair scheduling, paid leave, telework options where possible, and due process protections against unjust discipline or termination. And they deserve a District that uses its budget and contracting power to support union labor, responsible employers, and workplaces rooted in dignity and respect.
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DC residents deserve strong labor laws that protect their rights at work and guarantee a real voice on the job. Every worker deserves the freedom to organize, bargain collectively, and strike without fear of retaliation. DC government workers deserve to be treated as valued public servants, not as budget line items or political targets. They deserve transparent negotiations, fair wages and benefits, safe working conditions, and respect for the essential services they provide every day across the District.
Workers across public agencies, from health and human services to public works, housing, fire and EMS, parks, and regulatory agencies, deserve a government that recognizes their expertise and invests in their ability to deliver effective services. All workers deserve fair scheduling, paid leave, telework options where possible, and due process protections against unjust discipline or termination. And they deserve a District that uses its budget and contracting power to support union labor, responsible employers, and workplaces rooted in dignity and respect.
Oye will fight to pass a strong Workers Bill of Rights and establish a District Department of Labor and Worker Rights with real enforcement authority. He will work to restore the right to strike for DC government workers, strengthen collective bargaining, and reform management rights doctrines that weaken worker power and sideline union voices.
DC residents also deserve a government that respects the will of voters. When workers vote for better wages and protections, those decisions should be honored, not overturned. And federal workers who were laid off or pushed aside deserve a local government that supports them, values their experience, and helps them rebuild their careers here at home.
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DC residents deserve jobs that pay a real living wage and allow every worker to stay and thrive in the District. Every person working in DC, tipped, hourly, gig, government, or contracted, deserves stable schedules, fair pay, and safe conditions on the job. Workers deserve One Fair Wage so no one is forced to rely on a subminimum tipped wage or unpredictable income to survive. They deserve protection from wage theft, misclassification, retaliation, and abusive practices that undermine their rights.
DC residents also deserve a government that respects the will of voters. When workers vote for better wages and protections, those decisions should be honored, not overturned. And federal workers who were laid off or pushed aside deserve a local government that supports them, values their experience, and helps them rebuild their careers here at home.
Oye will fight to raise the minimum wage to at least twenty dollars an hour on the way to twenty five dollars and ensure wages keep pace with the cost of living. He will defend and fully restore One Fair Wage by completing Initiative 82 as voters approved it, rejecting caps, delays, or rollbacks that punish tipped workers. Oye will strengthen enforcement against wage theft, misclassification, unpaid overtime, and retaliation, and ensure workers can safely report violations.
DC residents live in a District where wages lag behind the cost of rent, groceries, and transportation while unemployment remains high. Tipped workers are facing the rollback of Initiative 82, leaving them exposed to subminimum wages, unpredictable income, harassment, and wage theft. Workers experience stolen overtime, unpaid tips, sudden deactivations, and misclassification that strips away basic protections.
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…and firm timelines when agencies fail to provide access, accommodations, or effective communication. Oye will push for regular audits of physical and digital accessibility in government buildings, housing programs, transportation systems, and public services. He will ensure residents can file complaints easily, are protected from retaliation, and receive timely resolution. He will expand accessible housing, invest in accessible transit and infrastructure, and hold agencies and contractors accountable for violations. Accessibility is the law, and Oye will make sure the District follows it.
DC residents live in a District where wages lag behind the cost of rent, groceries, and transportation while unemployment remains high. Tipped workers are facing the rollback of Initiative 82, leaving them exposed to subminimum wages, unpredictable income, harassment, and wage theft. Workers experience stolen overtime, unpaid tips, sudden deactivations, and misclassification that strips away basic protections.
Too many employees are pressured to work while sick or return to work immediately after giving birth because paid leave is inadequate or unenforced. Federal workers have been harmed by sudden mass firings and layoffs, yet the local government too often treats their economic security as someone else’s problem. These conditions are the result of policy choices that favor powerful interests over working people.
"The new Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Headquarters at St. Elizabeths West Campus will help bring skilled, high-tech jobs east of the Anacostia River." — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, August 2024
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"This facility will help safeguard our nation's cyber landscape while setting new standards in sustainable building for federal agencies." — Joe Hogan, Clark Construction Group CEO, August 2024
"The new Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Headquarters at St. Elizabeths West Campus will help bring skilled, high-tech jobs east of the Anacostia River." — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, August 2024
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No worker should have to choose between their job and their rights. And no District government committed to justice should allow workers who keep the city running to be treated as expendable.
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At the same time, weak enforcement allows union busting, misclassification, gig work loopholes, and low road contractors to thrive, even while receiving public subsidies. Employers are allowed to intimidate workers, delay bargaining, or retaliate against organizers with little consequence. This undermines both worker dignity and the quality of services DC residents rely on every day.
No worker should have to choose between their job and their rights. And no District government committed to justice should allow workers who keep the city running to be treated as expendable.
DC residents deserve a District where every immigrant is treated with dignity and can live, work, learn, and seek help without fear. Immigrant families deserve to access schools, clinics, shelters, legal services, and public programs safely, regardless of status. People deserve strong language access so they can receive information and services in the language they speak without barriers. Immigrant communities deserve protection from racial profiling, harassment, and federal intimidation. Every person who calls DC home deserves equal rights, due process, and a local government that defends…
At the same time, weak enforcement allows union busting, misclassification, gig work loopholes, and low road contractors to thrive, even while receiving public subsidies. Employers are allowed to intimidate workers, delay bargaining, or retaliate against organizers with little consequence. This undermines both worker dignity and the quality of services DC residents rely on every day.
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DC workers live in a District where too many people are punished for organizing, silenced on the job, or threatened for joining a union. Government employees face outdated laws that deny them the right to strike, limit their bargaining power, and keep negotiations out of view of the workers they affect. Too often, public workers are blamed for systemic failures rather than treated as partners in delivering effective services.
At the same time, weak enforcement allows union busting, misclassification, gig work loopholes, and low road contractors to thrive, even while receiving public subsidies. Employers are allowed to intimidate workers, delay bargaining, or retaliate against organizers with little consequence. This undermines both worker dignity and the quality of services DC residents rely on every day.
No worker should have to choose between their job and their rights. And no District government committed to justice should allow workers who keep the city running to be treated as expendable.
DC workers live in a District where too many people are punished for organizing, silenced on the job, or threatened for joining a union. Government employees face outdated laws that deny them the right to strike, limit their bargaining power, and keep negotiations out of view of the workers they affect. Too often, public workers are blamed for systemic failures rather than treated as partners in delivering effective services.
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Oye will require project labor agreements and prevailing wage standards on publicly supported projects, expand union apprenticeship pathways, and ensure public dollars support high road employers who respect workers and collective bargaining.
DC workers live in a District where too many people are punished for organizing, silenced on the job, or threatened for joining a union. Government employees face outdated laws that deny them the right to strike, limit their bargaining power, and keep negotiations out of view of the workers they affect. Too often, public workers are blamed for systemic failures rather than treated as partners in delivering effective services.
At the same time, weak enforcement allows union busting, misclassification, gig work loopholes, and low road contractors to thrive, even while receiving public subsidies. Employers are allowed to intimidate workers, delay bargaining, or retaliate against organizers with little consequence. This undermines both worker dignity and the quality of services DC residents rely on every day.
Too many employees are pressured to work while sick or return to work immediately after giving birth because paid leave is inadequate or unenforced. Federal workers have been harmed by sudden mass firings and layoffs, yet the local government too often treats their economic security as someone else’s problem. These conditions are the result of policy choices that favor powerful interests over working people.
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DC residents live in a District where wages lag behind the cost of rent, groceries, and transportation while unemployment remains high. Tipped workers are facing the rollback of Initiative 82, leaving them exposed to subminimum wages, unpredictable income, harassment, and wage theft. Workers experience stolen overtime, unpaid tips, sudden deactivations, and misclassification that strips away basic protections.
Too many employees are pressured to work while sick or return to work immediately after giving birth because paid leave is inadequate or unenforced. Federal workers have been harmed by sudden mass firings and layoffs, yet the local government too often treats their economic security as someone else’s problem. These conditions are the result of policy choices that favor powerful interests over working people.
DC residents deserve jobs that pay a real living wage and allow every worker to stay and thrive in the District. Every person working in DC, tipped, hourly, gig, government, or contracted, deserves stable schedules, fair pay, and safe conditions on the job. Workers deserve One Fair Wage so no one is forced to rely on a subminimum tipped wage or unpredictable income to survive. They deserve protection from wage theft, misclassification, retaliation, and abusive practices that undermine their rights.
With a name like mine, I never expected to be in politics, but I take advantage of every opportunity that comes my way. As your U.S. Representative, I’ve worked to get drugs off the streets, helped returning citizens get good paying union jobs, and secured access to the Covid vaccine for thousands of Washingtonians (and even vaccinated some patients myself).
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They pushed me to get educated, to become a scientist, and to give back to my community. I graduated as the only Black man in my doctoral program, so when I moved to DC, I started volunteering in classrooms. When I teach kids how to do science experiments — when they put on lab coats and call each other “Doctor” — they realize the potential they’ve got isn’t limited by their skin color, the zip code they live in, or how hard it is for other people to pronounce their name.
With a name like mine, I never expected to be in politics, but I take advantage of every opportunity that comes my way. As your U.S. Representative, I’ve worked to get drugs off the streets, helped returning citizens get good paying union jobs, and secured access to the Covid vaccine for thousands of Washingtonians (and even vaccinated some patients myself).
I don’t have a vote in Congress, but I don’t sit around. When I notice a problem, I don’t wait for somebody else to fix it — I build the solution.
I've been interviewing DC residents who also lost their dream jobs, but they don't have a @washingtonpost byline. They are mid-career federal workers caught up in Trump administration tragedy. I only have a few jobs, but as a city, DC, we need to put these talented people to work
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The post it quotes, by @dougherty_jesse
For @esquire, I wrote about losing a dream job earlier this year in the same month our daughter arrived. About the fear and anxiety of it all. And about the clarity on the other side: https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/money/a73455694/dream-job-laid-off-fatherhood/
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Trump and his allies have intentionally wrecked D.C.’s economy, causing tens of thousands of our neighbors to lose their jobs, made others scared to come to work or go to school for fear of being caught up in ICE’s wide and unlawful net, and dissuaded international and domestic travelers from visiting our city. Their supposed belief in local control and limiting federal intervention contradicts their approach to the District, where they are meddling in everything from criminal justice reform and local tax policy to bike lanes and traffic light cameras.
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Here’s my answer: the Trump administration and their allies in the Republican-led Congress.
Trump and his allies have intentionally wrecked D.C.’s economy, causing tens of thousands of our neighbors to lose their jobs, made others scared to come to work or go to school for fear of being caught up in ICE’s wide and unlawful net, and dissuaded international and domestic travelers from visiting our city. Their supposed belief in local control and limiting federal intervention contradicts their approach to the District, where they are meddling in everything from criminal justice reform and local tax policy to bike lanes and traffic light cameras.
I joined the Washington Area Bicyclist Association and fellow bike riders on Monday to protest the removal of part of the 15th Street bike lane.
I was just on @WPFWDC's labor show with @ReneeLBowser when I found out this endorsement! I look forward to working with all my sisters & brothers in labor to create good jobs and get our residents into apprenticeships....so they can build our football stadium and other projects!
An urgent task is reshaping DC's economy. Fed gov employment was once a driver of equity, but its shrinkage is likely to make the economic gap between black & white residents wider. We need to be strategic in creating career pipelines for our residents, especially in wards 7 & 8.
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Washington, D.C., faces the nation's highest unemployment rate as Black unemployment tops 10.1% following federal job cuts. https://www.washingtoninformer.com/dc-black-unemployment-hits-10-percent/?taid=6a7e92c91a40190001efb153&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
Kim's story is just one example of how Paid Family Leave has benefitted the residents of D.C. Let's keep making progress and making life better for all Washingtonians! #elissafordc #PaidFamilyLeave #MakingLifeBetter #DCresidents #DCcouncil
26 measures introduced on jobs47 recorded votes on jobs15 against the majority
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The RAMMYS are a celebration of restaurant owners and politicians who get together to pat themselves on the back while the people actually doing the work get screwed over. These are the same people who overturned the tipped minimum wage.
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The post it quotes, by @MayorBowser
The RAMMYS come at the perfect time. As we welcome visitors from around the world, we know that our bars and restaurants show the culture, talent, and creativity of Washington, DC. A huge congrats to all of last night's winners—We're proud to celebrate DC's culinary community.
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DC doesn’t need higher taxes. It needs a smaller budget and lower taxes for small businesses, restaurants, and DC government workers. We should approve the $25 minimum wage and 2 year rent freeze ballot initiatives. During the 2 year rent freeze, DC should aggressively incentivize new housing by offering major tax breaks to developers, cutting unnecessary red tape, embracing a YIMBY mentality, and requiring a meaningful share of new units to be affordable. This is a long term investment in the city’s housing supply for the next 75 years. DC can lower the cost of living, support workers, increase housing, and strengthen the economy without raising taxes.
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The post it quotes, by @cuneytdil
🔴 D.C.'s next big fight: Tax increases In this week's Dream City Podcast, @tomsherwood and I talk about the big tax debate on the horizon. But before we got into that... we consider whether @Janeese4DC can defuse President Trump's new attacks on her. (Does it help she went to college in Queens?) 00:00 Trump Calls Janeese Lewis George a "Communist" 03:24 Can JLG Actually Work With Trump? 07:31 The Next Big D.C. Fight: Taxes 13:13 Will the Left Raise Taxes on the Rich? 19:39 Fourth of July Sendoff
As a proud union member, I know how a living wage, strong benefits, and workplace protections can transform lives. No one in DC should have to work multiple jobs to make ends meet.
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Last night, we had a labor-focused house party! 💕 Working people make DC run, not billionaires, not corporations, and not the Trump administration. As a union member, I will always fight for workers’ right to organize, for protections on the job, and for fair pay & benefits. ✊🏾
The power of a union! ✊🏾 This is so cool for the Spirit & NWSL and shows how organized workers can bargain for working conditions that meet their needs. As Councilmember, I'll fight to support both new families and workers' ability to form a union. https://www.washingtonsun.com/sports/spirit-moms-nwsl-maternity-leave
Thankfully, Ward 1 (and DC in general) have so many incredible local cafes that it is incredibly easy to respect the boycott. Solidarity with the workers! No contract, no coffee ✊🏾
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America’s unions are proud to endorse @SBWorkersUnited’s boycott of stand-alone corporate Starbucks stores. Workers are fed up with unchecked corporate greed, and we’re standing with them in their fight for a fair contract. No contract? NO COFFEE! ✊ https://www.boycottstarbucks.net/
Solidarity! ✊🏾 Firefighters see put their lives on the line, see people at their most vulnerable, and help keep us all safe. I was proud to stand with them this summer, and I'll continue to stand with them and other public sector workers in the fight for future contracts.
Today I joined families, teachers, & advocates for A Day Without Childcare to rally at the Wilson Building and demand full funding of DC's childcare programs. As Councilmember, I’ll fight for free, universal childcare with professional wages for early childhood educators.
The Council needs to find permanent secure funding for the Pay Equity Fund. This uncertainty and constant looming threat of pay cuts are no way to live. We need to do right by the early childhood educators who are caring for and setting the next generation up for success.
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The post it quotes, by @WeAreDCAction
The Pay Equity Fund has boosted wages for thousands of early educators and made child care more accessible but, unfortunately, this year @MayorBowser and the @councilofdc severely underfunded early childhood education which will result in pay cuts for educators. While today's vote softened the blow, pay cuts are here and the Pay Equity Fund’s future is uncertain. Read the press release: https://bit.ly/4qtGyMH
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NEW: We're suing a contractor for defrauding DC government and stealing wages. Sequoia Row, whose owner lives in Georgia, exploited a program meant to help local businesses in DC. It fraudulently won $13+ million in DC contracts while cheating workers and real local businesses.
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“I will continue to fight on behalf of the workers that form the backbone of our local economy. Every District worker is not only entitled to the wages and benefits they have earned, but also deserves the opportunity to secure the best possible future for themselves and their families. I’m proud to have a strong partnership with Baltimore–D.C. Metro Building Trades Council and will continue protecting our workers,” said Brian Schwalb.
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Greg Akerman, President of the Baltimore–D.C. Metro Building Trades Council, stated, “Brian Schwalb has been a force in upholding the rule of law. We have been impressed by his tenacity in protecting workers’ earned pay and holding violators accountable. He is a trusted leader who will continue the fight against wage theft, a widespread problem that hurts workers, families, and communities. We support Brian Schwalb’s reelection campaign for DC Attorney General and look forward to working alongside him in his next term.”
“I will continue to fight on behalf of the workers that form the backbone of our local economy. Every District worker is not only entitled to the wages and benefits they have earned, but also deserves the opportunity to secure the best possible future for themselves and their families. I’m proud to have a strong partnership with Baltimore–D.C. Metro Building Trades Council and will continue protecting our workers,” said Brian Schwalb.
The following organizations have endorsed Brian Schwalb’s reelection campaign:
DC WORKER WIN: More than 100 illegally misclassified construction workers are getting their money back. We secured $302,000 from two drywall companies that denied workers wages and benefits they were owed. Both companies are also changing their practices to comply with DC law.
DC Attorney General Secures $1.5 Million From Construction Company For Wage Theft, Worker Misclassification
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D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb released the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) 2025 Impact
DC Attorney General Secures $1.5 Million From Construction Company For Wage Theft, Worker Misclassification
Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced that “Brothers Mechanical Inc., a construction company that has worked on large development projects in NoMa, Navy Yard, and other DC neighborhoods, will pay $1.5 million
WORKER JUSTICE: We won a $1.75 million wage theft judgment against Talea Ristorante and its owner, Hamza Hadani. Workers at the now-closed restaurant faced shocking levels of exploitation and retaliation. This judgment vindicates the workers who bravely reported these abuses.
NEW: We secured $1.5 million in restitution and penalties for wage theft in DC construction. Brothers Mechanical and its subcontractors misclassified hundreds of workers at developments in NoMa and Navy Yard. This denied workers overtime, paid sick leave, and basic protections.
WORKER WIN: A construction company will pay $725,000 in restitution and penalties over wage theft. Christian Siding misclassified 200+ workers at 16 projects and failed to pay prevailing wages at 3 DC-funded affordable housing projects. In DC, what you earn is what you're owed.
It is in everyone's best interest for front desk workers and receptionists in DC to have paid sick leave.
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The post it quotes, by @WashInformer
A D.C. staffing firm agrees to pay $400,000 to resolve allegations of denying paid sick leave to over 600 employees. https://www.washingtoninformer.com/staffing-company-pays-dc-settlement/?taid=6a7558474a3dab0001dadcae&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
WORKER WIN: A front desk staffing company will pay $400,000 for failing to provide paid sick leave. DC law requires paid sick leave, but First Impression Staffing denied it to hundreds of DC employees. Workers should not have to choose between their health and their livelihood.
This major CBE fraud and worker misclassification case originated from a single worker tip. Know a company violating the law? Contact our Workers' Rights and Antifraud Section at: 📧 [email protected], 📧 [email protected], or 📲 202-724-7730
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The post it quotes, by @maustermuhle
NEWS: @DCAttorneyGen is suing Sequoia Row Consulting LLC and its CEO Paul Lawrence for allegedly pretending it was a D.C.-based small business (while Lawrence lived in Georgia) in order to gain preferential access to D.C. contracts. It got 32 contracts worth $13 million.
This case is a double whammy. Sequoia Row fraudulently obtained certification as a local business to secure millions in DC government contracts. Then, it illegally misclassified the janitors who did the work. We are suing to hold them accountable. https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/05/09/dc-attorney-general-accuses-georgia-company-of-contracting-scheme/
In 2025, we filed dozens of lawsuits opposing the federal government's illegal actions. This included challenging mass federal layoffs, the suspension of SNAP benefits, and the federal takeover of MPD. Our actions helped preserve access to $300+ million in federal funds for DC.
Workers deserve paid sick leave, overtime, and essential benefits that enable them to continue the work our infrastructure depends on. I’m proud to be endorsed by the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters for my reelection campaign and empower workers here in DC.
I’m honored to be endorsed by Ironworkers Local 5 for my reelection campaign. One of the biggest fights we face is worker misclassification and I’m looking forward to my partnership with the Ironworkers to make sure workers receive fair pay and benefits.
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DC has the highest unemployment rate in the country. And many of the places that DC tries to copy also have higher unemployment rates. DC needs to rethink what examples it is trying to follow.
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New unemployment data is out and...at least Washington state isn't the highest anymore? Dorothy Neufeld, Niccolo Conte, Christina Kostandi | @VisualCap 'Mapped: America’s Unemployment Divide' Article: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-unemployment-rate-divide/
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Senior Employment Tax Credit Amendment Act of 2020 (B23-0603)First Source Resident Employment Amendment Act of 2019 (B23-0570)Veterans Employment and Training Study Act of 2019 (B23-0536)Domestic Workers Protection Act of 2019 (B23-0442)Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program Creditable Service Benefit Amendment Act of 2019 (B23-0400)Perinatal Health Worker Training Access Act of 2019 (B23-0341)Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Amendment Act of 2019 (B23-0309)Grocery Store Development Projects Labor Peace Agreement Amendment Act of 2019 (B23-0092)Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018 (B22-0944)Injured Public Workers Fairness Amendment Act of 2018 (B22-0750)Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program Enhancement Amendment Act of 2017 (B22-0617)Living Wage Certification Program Amendment Act of 2017 (B22-0506)Workforce Development System Transparency Act of 2017 (B22-0401)Fair Wage Amendment Act of 2017 (B22-0016)Fair Wage Amendment Act of 2016 (B21-0878)
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Parity in Workers’ Compensation Recovery Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2024 (B25-0645)Parity in Workers’ Compensation Recovery Emergency Amendment Act of 2023 (B25-0511)Parity in Workers’ Compensation Recovery Temporary Amendment Act of 2023 (B25-0512)Revised Project Labor Agreement Cost Threshold Amendment Act of 2023 (B25-0469)Parity in Workers’ Compensation Recovery Act of 2023 (B25-0474)Revised Project Labor Agreement Cost Threshold Amendment Act of 2022 (B24-0999)Clinical Laboratory Practitioners Amendment Act of 2022 (B24-0764)Coronavirus Immunization of School Students and Early Childhood Workers Regulation Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (B24-0577)Displaced Workers Right to Reinstatement and Retention Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (B24-0165)Displaced Workers Right to Reinstatement and Retention Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (B23-1032)Greater Washington Community Foundation Excluded Worker Relief Emergency Act of 2020 (B23-0995)Displaced Workers Right to Reinstatement and Retention Amendment Act of 2020 (B23-0965)Perinatal Health Worker Training Access Act of 2019 (B23-0341)Sports Wagering Lottery Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2019 (B23-0221)Sports Wagering Procurement Practices Reform Exemption Emergency Amendment Act of 2019 (B23-0137)Supporting Essential Workers Unemployment Insurance Amendment Act of 2019 (B23-0133)Supporting Essential Workers Unemployment Insurance Emergency Amendment Act of 2019 (B23-0111)Grocery Store Development Projects Labor Peace Agreement Amendment Act of 2019 (B23-0092)Sports Wagering Procurement Practices Reform Exemption Act of 2019 (B23-0025)Sports Wagering Procurement Practices Reform Exemption Emergency Act of 2019 (B23-0008)Sports Wagering Procurement Practices Reform Exemption Temporary Act of 2019 (B23-0009)First Amendment to Employment Agreement of Mr. Ronald F. Mason, Jr. as President of the University of the District of Columbia Emergency Act of 2018 (B22-1042)Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Emergency Amendment Act of 2018 (B22-0992)Grocery Store Development Projects Labor Peace Agreement Amendment Act of 2018 (B22-0912)Local Jobs and Tax Incentive Amendment Act of 2018 (B22-0918)Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Amendment Act of 2018 (B22-0913)Initiative No. 77 - Minimum Wage Amendment Act of 2018 (B22-0920)Washington Teachers' Union and Additional Labor Agreements Funding Amendment Act of 2017 (B22-0425)Washington Teachers' Union and Additional Labor Agreements Funding Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (B22-0426)Washington Teachers' Union and Additional Labor Agreements Funding Temporary Amendment Act of 2017 (B22-0427)Workforce Development System Transparency Act of 2017 (B22-0401)Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Expansion Amendment Act of 2017 (B22-0054)Revised Wage Theft Prevention Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (B21-0928)Revised Wage Theft Prevention Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2016 (B21-0929)Wage Theft Prevention Correction and Clarification Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (B21-0893)Wage Enforcement Initiative Amendment Act of 2016 (B21-0723)Wage Theft Prevention Revision Amendment Act of 2016 (B21-0711)Fair Shot Minimum Wage Amendment Act of 2016 (B21-0712)Wage Theft Prevention Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (B21-0698)Wage Theft Prevention Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (B21-0561)Wage Theft Prevention Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2016 (B21-0562)Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Expansion Amendment Act of 2015 (B21-0399)Local Jobs and Tax Incentive Act of 2015 (B21-0353)Wage Theft Prevention Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (B21-0188)Youth Employment and Work Readiness Training Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (B21-0185)Youth Employment and Work Readiness Training Temporary Amendment Act of 2015 (B21-0186)Workforce Job Development Grant-Making Emergency Reauthorization Act of 2015 (B21-0135)Workforce Job Development Grant-Making Temporary Reauthorization Act of 2015 (B21-0136)Workforce Job Development Grant-Making Reauthorization Act of 2015 (B21-0137)Wage Theft Prevention Clarification and Overtime Fairness Amendment Act of 2015 (B21-0120)Safe Working Conditions for Healthcare Workers Amendment Act of 2015 (B21-0132)Wage Theft Prevention Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2015 (B21-0052)Wage Theft Prevention Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2015 (B21-0053)
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First Source Resident Employment Amendment Act of 2021 (B24-0508)Medical Marijuana Program Patient Employment Protection Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (B24-0184)Protecting Businesses and Workers from COVID-19 Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (B24-0002)Protecting Businesses and Workers from COVID-19 Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (B23-0980)Protecting Businesses and Workers from COVID-19 Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (B23-0870)Protecting Businesses and Workers from COVID-19 Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (B23-0871)First Source Resident Employment Amendment Act of 2019 (B23-0570)Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program Creditable Service Benefit Amendment Act of 2019 (B23-0400)Perinatal Health Worker Training Access Act of 2019 (B23-0341)Supporting Essential Workers Unemployment Insurance Amendment Act of 2019 (B23-0133)Grocery Store Development Projects Labor Peace Agreement Amendment Act of 2019 (B23-0092)Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program Enhancement Amendment Act of 2017 (B22-0617)Wage Garnishment Fairness Amendment Act of 2017 (B22-0572)Living Wage Certification Program Amendment Act of 2017 (B22-0506)Workforce Development System Transparency Act of 2017 (B22-0401)Wage Theft Prevention Clarification and Overtime Fairness Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (B22-0137)Fair Wage Amendment Act of 2017 (B22-0016)Wage Theft Prevention Clarification and Overtime Fairness Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (B21-0965)Revised Wage Theft Prevention Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (B21-0928)Revised Wage Theft Prevention Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2016 (B21-0929)Wage Theft Prevention Correction and Clarification Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (B21-0893)Fair Wage Amendment Act of 2016 (B21-0878)Living Wages for Publicly Supported Jobs Amendment Act of 2016 (B21-0566)Wage Theft Prevention Clarification and Overtime Fairness Amendment Act of 2015 (B21-0120)Safe Working Conditions for Healthcare Workers Amendment Act of 2015 (B21-0132)