JWJ by the numbers
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Our Coalitions
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These two organizations merged in 2012 to become one
What are Jobs with Justice and American Rights at Work?
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This former president of Communication Workers of America representing 700,000 members was a founder of National Jobs with Justice and once said ...“We don’t just want jobs, we want jobs with justice.”
Who is Larry Cohen?
100
This factory is beloved by the Glizzy Gulpers and famous from Day 3 of JWJ's training.
What is the Big Weenie?
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This campaign acronym, seen below, stands for the process crafted between DHS and the DOL to extend protection to undocumented workers.
What is Deferred Action for Labor Enforcement
100
This was the host coalition for the 2020 JwJ National Conference that was canceled because you know...Covid.
What is Atlanta Jobs with Justice?
200
Daily Double !
What is 7?
200
The former executive vice president of CWA Local 791 and a former telephone operator, this co-founder of Portland Jobs with Justice step down in 2013 after 16 years building out the coalition.
Who is Margaret Butler?
200
These ruthless leaders enter a spirited debate with the Melian representatives.
Who are the Athenians?
200
Third times the charm ! Auto workers at this company unionized with over 73% of the vote.
What is Volkswagen ?
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They may not have JWJ in the name but this coalition remains in deep alignment as they win things like the Warehouse Injury Reduction Act. Their acronym stands for this.
Who is the Alliance for a Greater New York?
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This was the year that more than 11,000 individuals participated in the first ever Jobs with Justice convening in Miami and together recited the “Jobs with Justice Pledge.”
What is 1987?
300
This JWJ leader famously said "I want a labor movement that can end wars." while accepting an award from Jobs With Justice.
Who is Steven Valencia?
300
This is the ability to control, create, and prevent change. Also known as organized people and organized money.
What is Power?
300
JwJ National campaigned targeting this big box retailer and largest U.S. employer lead to many store actions,strikes, delegation of workers to Huntsville Alabama, a lawsuit, and neon green shirts.
What is Walmart?
300
This JWJ coalition ensured $4.5 million of ARPA funds would be spent on forgiving the medical debt of over 100,000 people.
Who is Central Florida JWJ?
400
Folks might accidentally refer to JWJ as this.
What is Jobs For Justice?
400
He was the 2008 National Coordinator for SLAP, later Midwest field organizer for JwJ, then at the AFLCIO for 6 years and is currently the Managing Director of Invest IN Our Future.
Who is Carlos Jimenez?
400
A JWJ issue can be defined by these 4 components.
What are specific, significant, winnable and has a clear target?
400
Daily Double!!
What is the World Trade Organization?
400
In 2023, this coalition in a Midwest-esque state passed a local wage theft law that made the workers within that county the most protected workers in the country.
What is Colorado Jobs With Justice
500
VIDEO JEOPARDY !!!
What is:
Culture Change
Institutional Advancement
Network, Membership and Affiliations
New Funding Mechanisms
School of Thought
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Before her appointment to Louisville Metro Council in 2015, this person was a community organizer for 15 years and worked as a coordinator for Kentucky Jobs with Justice, working on migrant rights, health care, and racial inequality
Who is Attica Scott?
500
In reverse alphabetical order, these are the 5 components of the wall of corporate control.
What are, religion, people, media, government, and employment?
500
VIDEO JEOPARDY!!!
What is "Always Essential"?
500
This JwJ coalition won the groundbreaking retailers bill of rights legislation to protect hourly workers in their city's chain stores and restaurant.
Who is Jobs with Justice San Francisco ?