Fight For $15

The General Assembly session ended last week. Now it's time to reflect on all that we’ve accomplished this year, and how our work continues.

The Maryland Senate just voted to cut some workers out of the minimum wage law. Take action now to block this cruel bill in the House of Delegates.

JUFJ met with many of Montgomery County's State Senators and Delegates at our Legislator Lag Ba'Omer picnic last month. Thanks to all of the elected officials who joined us!

My name is Brian A. Johnson; and as an Iraq Army Veteran who is an American Descendant of Slaves (ADOS), I urge you to pass SB280.I believe in raising the minimum wage to $15 by 2023 (or sooner) [...]

The General Assembly session ended on Monday night. Now it's time to reflect on all that we’ve accomplished this year, and how our work continues.

We won the Fight for $15! Governor's veto OVERRIDDEN!

We're in the final weeks of the General Assembly session, and Annapolis needs to hear from you about justice for workers, renters, immigrants, and incarcerated people!

The Maryland State Senate just passed a $15 minimum wage bill!! Here's what happens next and what you can do to help.

My name is Ariana Brenig and I am testifying in support of HB166: Labor and Employment – Payment of Minimum Wages - Minimum Wage and Enforcement (Fight for Fifteen). I am an intern at Jews United [...]

My name is Natalia Skolnik, I live in Baltimore City, and I am here today to testify in favor of HB166, the bill to raise the minimum wage to fifteen dollars an hour. I am a member of Jews United [...]