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DC Primary Election Wrap Up: MWC candidates sweep

 

DC Primary Election Wrap Up: MWC candidates sweep

Metro Washington Labor Council-endorsed candidates swept in Tuesday's DC primary, powered by the MWC's mobilization plan to get out the labor vote. "Our tireless efforts made an impact," said MWC president Dyana Forester. "Now we must work to ensure our newly and re-elected leaders work to provide the best for working people." The winning MWC-endorsed candidates were Muriel Bowser (Mayor), Phil Mendelson (Council Chairman), Brianne Nadeau (Ward 1), Zachary Parker (Ward 5), Charles Allen (Ward 6), Anita Bonds (At-Large) and Brian Schwalb (Attorney General). [link removed] Click here for complete election results. The general election - in which Democratic nominees generally prevail - will be held on November 8. The labor GOTV effort followed a comprehensive endorsement process led by MWC Political & Legislative Director Dejah Williams. Through affiliate unions' support, nearly 4,000 union households were reached through mailers, phone banks, and canvassing, ensuring that labor's presence was felt in the election. On Election Day, the MWC team started the day at Annunciation Church in Ward 3, where members of UNITE HERE! Local 25 shared their desire to see union-friendly candidates elected up and down the ballot who would support initiatives promoting higher pay and better benefits for workers. Members were quick to shout out Mayor Bowser, noting her dedication to ensuring that D.C. workers received their paychecks throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.


photos: Top left: Unions across the labor movement came together in Ward 5 on June 11 to knock doors for newcomer candidate Zachary Parker, Mayor Muriel Bowser, and Chair Phil Mendelson. Top right: Members of UNITE HERE Local 25 worked the polls on election day with President Forester and COPE Co-Chair Sam Epps. Bottom left: President Dyana Forester and Metro Washington Council endorsed candidates are all smiles across the District on Election Day. Bottom right: Councilmember Brianne Nadeau earns a new supporter on Election Day. - report/photos by Michael Mareno


TODAY'S LABOR HISTORY

This week's Labor History Today podcast: [link removed] Labor history at the AFL-CIO & Labor Notes; Last week's show: [link removed] Detroit Remains: Using historical archeology to connect the past to the present.


Birth of Albert Parsons, Haymarket martyr - 1848

Birth of Agnes Nestor, president of the International Glove Workers Union and longtime leader of the Chicago Women's Trade Union League. She began work in a glove factory at age 14 - 1880

17 workers are killed as methane explodes in a water tunnel under construction in Sylmar, Calif. - 1971

- David Prosten

 

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