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Know Your Rights!

with First Shift Justice Project

2025-01-11 13:00:00 2025-01-11 15:00:00 America/New_York Know Your Rights! Join us for a bi-lingual presentation and Q&A with First Shift Justice Project, which empowers workers in low wage jobs to exercise their rights related to caregiving and parenting James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Saturday, January 11
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-11 13:00:00 2025-01-11 15:00:00 America/New_York Know Your Rights! Join us for a bi-lingual presentation and Q&A with First Shift Justice Project, which empowers workers in low wage jobs to exercise their rights related to caregiving and parenting James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Join us for a bi-lingual presentation and Q&A with First Shift Justice Project, which empowers workers in low wage jobs to exercise their rights related to caregiving and parenting

First Shift Justice Project serves caregiving workers by using a preventive, client-centered approach to reach families, educate them about their rights, and enable them to exercise their rights without shame. By educating and supporting working parents to assert their rights before they lose their jobs or their workplace stress becomes untenable, First Shift helps them safely maintain their employment, their health and their family commitments. 

Folks who attend will learn: 

  • What is job protected leave from work?

  • What is FMLA? What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)?

  • What are your rights around pregnancy accommodations? 

👈 Register to save a seat! 

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First Shift Justice Project sirve a los cuidadores mediante el uso de un enfoque preventivo y centrado en el cliente para llegar a las familias, educarlas sobre sus derechos y permitirles ejercer sus derechos sin vergüenza. Al educar y apoyar a los padres que trabajan para que hagan valer sus derechos antes de que pierdan sus empleos o su estrés laboral se vuelva insostenible, First Shift les ayuda a mantener su empleo, su salud y sus compromisos familiares. 

Las personas que asistan aprenderán: 

  • ¿Qué es el permiso laboral protegido?
  • ¿Qué es la FMLA? ¿Qué es la Ley de Equidad para las Trabajadoras Embarazadas (PWFA)?
  • ¿Cuáles son sus derechos en relación con las adaptaciones para el embarazo? 

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785

Hours
We're closed Wednesday January 01 due to New Year's Day
Mon, Dec 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
(New Year's Eve early closing)
Wed, Jan 01 Closed
(New Year's Day)
Thu, Jan 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 05 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces.  On street parking is available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
  • Metrobus: 10A, 10B
  • DASH Bus: 33

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

Upcoming Events

Thu, Jan 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Do you have afternoons available? Join us at the library for some coffee, confections, and conversation about the titles chosen by fellow book club members! 📚 ☕

Thu, Jan 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
⭐ Please email Ally Zomchek at azomchek@alexlibraryva.org if interested in joining ⭐

Thu, Jan 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+

Fri, Jan 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Sat, Jan 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Sat, Jan 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Through guided meditations and practical sessions, discover tips and techniques to seamlessly weave moments of tranquility into your daily routine throughout the month of January and beyond

Sun, Jan 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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An eight week series on mindfully exploring how the mind works, mindful meditation, and setting intentions for a growth mindset to start your week off right!

Sun, Jan 05, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Jan 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, Jan 06, 11:15am - 11:45am
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Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Tue, Jan 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Wiggle with glee, Stories and Songs is a great place to be! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Jan 07, 11:15am - 11:45am
Wiggle with glee, Stories and Songs is a great place to be! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, Jan 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ongoing campaign. For inquiries about Dungeon and Dragons please contact Josstin Gogue at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org.

Wed, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Another installment of Duncan and Dragons with DM Jacob!

Wed, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
We roll at dusk!

Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
A husband and wife in their 30s decide to quit their jobs, live as free spirits and cruise America in a Winnebago.

Wed, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Need some zen to help you wind down after a long day? 🧘‍♀️

Thu, Jan 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Jan 09, 11:15am - 11:45am
Come join Mr. Josstin for an adventure worth gathering for. You were there, remember? Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, Jan 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Social group that focuses on nail painting and designs for members of the community. All materials will be provided. Ages 8-18.

Thu, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for an "anti-book club" where we discuss what we're currently reading

Thu, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+