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Building a just society

We pursue systemic change for social justice, economic and race equity, and fundamental human rights.

Stories of Justice

Read how you’re taking action to build a just society in the PJC’s FY24 annual report

Together with clients, community members, partners, volunteers, and donors, we are advocating in the courts, before legislatures, and with government agencies to advance economic justice and racial equity in...

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Construction workers win unpaid wages and damages in longstanding case

After five years of fighting for their unpaid wages, eleven construction workers have scored a significant victory in a lawsuit against their employers.

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Thank you, Dave!

We recently said thank you and farewell to attorney David Rodwin. His successful advocacy with the Workplace Justice Project team expanded workers’ rights and build worker power.

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Court holds Maryland accountable for dire conditions in Baltimore jails

The U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland has ruled that the State of Maryland is obligated to make major changes to Baltimore jails to comply with a 2016…

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New laws hold landlords accountable and prevent evictions

Several new laws will advance housing justice for Maryland tenants, including the Tenant Safety Act, eviction prevention funds for families whose kids are in community schools, Governor Moore’s Renters’ Rights…

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Workers sue Second Chance and joint employers for unpaid overtime and other wages

Class and collective action lawsuit alleges that Second Chance, Inc., its owner, a subcontractor called 300 Painting and Remodeling LLC and the subcontractor’s owner misclassified them as independent contractors and…

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