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  Union City · [email protected]
August 30, 2022 at 9:47 AM

AU Staff Union wins historic contract

AU Staff Union wins historic contractWorkers at Challenger Transportation reach strong tentative agreementSolidarity Center Report: More Attacks on Rights of Ukrainian Workers Labor Quote: AU Staff UnionToday's Labor History Labor Calendar: click here for complete and latest listingsUnion City Ra…
  Metro Washington Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
August 23, 2022 at 5:30 PM

ACTION ALERT: Join the AU Staff Union strike picket line!

Striking members of the American University Staff Union, SEIU Local 500 are asking the metro-area labor community to join their picket line at 9am tomorrow,  Wednesday, August 24, “to show the university president Sylvia Burwell that DC supports good union jobs in our…
  Union City · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 9:48 AM

MetroAccess workers win 9-day strike

MetroAccess workers win 9-day strikeAU Staff Union set to strike August 22Contracted airport workers turn the table on airport authority at job fairIn Memoriam: Roscoe Ridley, Jr. Walk with labor at Greenbelt Labor Day FestivalUnion Voice/Readers Write: Sharing Union CityLabor Quote: Raymond Jack…
  Union City · [email protected]
August 10, 2022 at 9:49 AM

Hiring Hall: “Don’t play with my money” say MetroAccess workers

“Don’t play with my money” say MetroAccess workersCourt strikes down Trump-era FLRA policy allowing agency heads to unilaterally rewrite union contracts Union Voice/Readers Write: Missing Union City Today's Labor HistoryToday’s Labor QuoteHiring Hall: DC-area union staff jobs!! TODAY'S LABOR CALE…
  Union City · [email protected]
August 9, 2022 at 9:47 AM

MetroAccess strike enters 2nd week

MetroAccess strike enters 2nd weekAFL-CIO hails Senate victory for working peopleKentucky Disaster Relief: What labor can doSAVE THE DATES: VA & MD/DC AFL-CIO conventions; CSA Golf tourneyLabor Quote: Valerie ThomasToday's Labor History  Labor Calendar: click here for complete and latest list…
  Metro Washington Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
August 8, 2022 at 4:01 PM

ACTION ALERT: Rally Tuesday for striking MetroAccess Workers!

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  Union City · [email protected]
July 29, 2022 at 9:51 AM

IT workers at USDA unionize with AFGE

IT workers at USDA unionize with AFGE SMART 100 signs CBA with Bernward Mechanical West Virginia chemical workers join ICWUC/UFCW What do you care about? Make your voice heard! …
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July 28, 2022 at 7:53 PM

What do you care about? Make your voice heard!

                        John: Union members need to be talking to each other about the issues so we can work together to advance our shared agenda. That’s why we're asking: “What do you care about?” Please click here now to let us know, and together we can improve the lives of work…
  Union City · [email protected]
July 27, 2022 at 9:49 AM

Hiring Hall: Shakespeare doth organize

Shakespeare doth organizeVCU Aramark workers win first contractRichmond City employees can now organizeLabor Photo: LSR Refinishing workers want a union UFCW 400: "Keep the Pressure On for a Fair Contract at Shoppers"PGCC labor-endorsed candidates sweep in MD primary "Unsung Heroes Art Exhibition…
  Union City · [email protected]
July 25, 2022 at 9:48 AM

Workers leaflet Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel today

Workers leaflet Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel todayThe Hill workers organizeLabor Photo: Mine Workers wash Vietnam Memorial Unions Power America Contest awarding $110,000 to union membersLabor on the Move: Hayley Brown new president at NPEULabor QuoteToday's Labor History  Labor Calendar: click he…
  Union City · [email protected]
July 22, 2022 at 9:48 AM

MetroAccess Call Center workers authorize strike

MetroAccess Call Center workers authorize strikeSitting down for justiceTaking it to the aislesCSA organizing Labor Union Day at FedExFieldSolidarity Center Report: Food Delivery Drivers Demand Wages They Can Live On Labor QuoteToday's Labor History  Labor Calendar: click here for complete and la…
  Union City · [email protected]
July 20, 2022 at 9:49 AM

Hiring Hall: Shoppers Food grocery workers plan protest to save benefits

Shoppers Food grocery workers plan protest to save benefitsMaryland primary labor postcardUnion files charges against AULabor News Briefs CEOs, not working people, are causing inflation; Staff in several House offices begin the process of unionizing; Baltimore Museum of Art workers vote to join u…
  Union City · [email protected]
July 18, 2022 at 9:48 AM

Labor steps up ground game as Maryland primary comes down to wire

Labor steps up ground game as Maryland primary comes down to wireTag @dclabor tomorrow!Labor’s Candidates: Perez & PattersonKim Mitchell: “The Future We Need”Buy coffee, support the Starbucks organizing campaignLabor QuoteToday's Labor History  Labor Calendar: click here for complete and late…
  Union City · [email protected]
July 15, 2022 at 9:51 AM

Tech drives labor vote turnout in MD primary

Tech drives labor vote turnout in MD primary Pogue Lyons elected WTU president Saturday rally & door-knock to turn out Metro-area labor vote in MD primary Labor’s Candidates: Blegay, …
  Union City · [email protected]
July 13, 2022 at 9:48 AM

Hiring Hall: Justice Delayed, but Finally Delivered

Justice Delayed, but Finally DeliveredMD labor pulling out all the stops with 6 days to primaryJerry McEntee, longtime AFSCME leader, dies at 87Labor In The News: UFCW 400’s Mark FedericiUnion Voice/Readers Write: Labor on the airwavesToday's Labor HistoryToday’s Labor QuoteHiring Hall: DC-area un…
  Union City · [email protected]
July 11, 2022 at 9:48 AM

Full court press for Maryland’s labor vote

Full court press for Maryland’s labor vote on Early Vote SaturdayAmerican Red Cross workers reach TAAT&T Mobility workers win “groundbreaking” dealLabor QuoteToday's Labor History  Labor Calendar: click here for complete and latest listingsJobs With Justice 35th Anniversary Celebration & A…
  Union City · [email protected]
July 8, 2022 at 9:48 AM

Hogan Administration hollowing out state agencies, union says

Hogan Administration hollowing out state agencies, union saysLabor hits the doors tomorrow in Maryland primaryDC United vs. Orlando City SC in Labor Union NightBiden awards Trumka Presidential Medal of FreedomOPEIU 2 tests your LGBTQIA+ knowledgeReport: Discrimination, Inequality Drive Trafficking…
  Union City · [email protected]
July 6, 2022 at 9:48 AM

Hiring Hall: Local updates

LaBille, Killeen, Mahar & Noble re-elected at SMART 100IBEW 26’s George Hogan retiresHow to help labor win in the upcoming Maryland primaryDCHA honors Forester & St. Jean-ClarkeToday's Labor HistoryToday’s Labor QuoteHiring Hall: DC-area union staff jobs!!TODAY'S LABOR CALENDAR; click here…
  Union City · [email protected]
July 1, 2022 at 9:47 AM

MetroAccess Hubbard Road workers authorize strike

MetroAccess Hubbard Road workers authorize strikeMetro Council joins demand for authority over Guard“Protect Alexandria from Known Polluters,” unions urgeAll roads to lead to July 19th: MWC and the Maryland primary election“Proud of our past and confident in our future,” UNITE HERE 25's John Board…
  Union City · [email protected]
June 29, 2022 at 9:48 AM

Hiring Hall: DC teachers rally for contract

DC teachers rally for contractShare this win with workersAFGE reelects national officersBelarus union leaders under attackToday's Labor HistoryToday’s Labor QuoteHiring Hall: DC-area union staff jobs!!TODAY'S LABOR CALENDAR; click here for complete and latest listings Union City Radio: 7:15am dail…
  Union City · [email protected]
June 27, 2022 at 9:47 AM

AFL-CIO Affirms the Right of Everyone to Make Their Own Health Care Decisions

AFL-CIO Affirms the Right of Everyone to Make Their Own Health Care Decisions Lawmakers Stand with NABET-CWA Contract Workers in the U.S. House of Representatives Demanding Equal PayCommunity Services Agency receives 2022 UPO Award  Labor Calendar: click here for complete and latest listings WTU …
  Union City · [email protected]
June 25, 2022 at 5:20 PM

DC LaborFest PLUS: Now Playing - June Free Screenings for LGBTQ Pride Month

 Celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month! FREE Virtual Screenings June 24th-June 30thWATCH PAGE To watch, you just need to create a free login on Eventive. Share Hosted by the Workers Unite! Film Festival and co-sponsored by DC Labor FilmFest and the Global Labor Film Festival Network.   Out At Work: Lesbia…
  Union City · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 9:48 AM

Takoma Park local wins telework arbitration

Takoma Park local wins telework arbitrationCWA workers at Maximus march on VA HQPsychiatric Institute of Washington workers demand contractDC Primary Election Wrap Up: MWC candidates sweep (updated)AFL-CIO Convention Highlights Global Solidarity   Labor Calendar: click here for complete and latest…
  Union City · [email protected]
June 23, 2022 at 3:45 PM

Special Edition: DC Primary Election Wrap Up: MWC candidates sweep

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 …
  Union City · [email protected]
June 22, 2022 at 9:51 AM

Hiring Hall: Union Kitchen workers win union recognition

Union Kitchen workers win union recognition Towson Apple store workers make history with union vote Today's Labor History Today’s Labor Quote Hiring Hall: DC-area union staff jobs!! …
  Union City · [email protected]
June 21, 2022 at 9:48 AM

Labor turns out DC vote today

Labor turns out DC vote todayMetroAccess workers hit the streetsUnions represent at Poor People’s Campaign marchDC security officers ratify new four-year contractPurple Line may face delays after MTS breaks promise to workersVA Starbucks updateToday’s Labor QuoteToday's Labor History   Labor turns…
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June 17, 2022 at 8:54 PM

See you tomorrow at the March on Washington!

                 ACTION ALERT               Metropolitan Washington Labor Council, AFL-CIO John: Tomorrow, Saturday, June 18, we’ll continue the work of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. by marching here in Washington, D.C. Join us for The Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Ass…
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June 15, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Juneteenth 2022: “Homage to Our Heritage and Our Future”

                        From the hills and valleys of small towns in the U.S.A. to the bright lights and diverse, urban cultures of the Washington Metropolitan Area, scores of folks will converge here June 16 through June 20, 2022, for a maiden, unified Juneteenth Celebration. The …
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June 14, 2022 at 6:39 PM

See you at the June 18 March on Washington!

                 ACTION ALERT               Metropolitan Washington Labor Council, AFL-CIO John: On Saturday, June 18, we’ll continue the work of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. by marching here in Washington, D.C. Join us for The Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly a…
  Union City · [email protected]
June 13, 2022 at 9:48 AM

Liz Shuler Elected AFL-CIO President at 2022 Convention alongside Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond

Liz Shuler Elected AFL-CIO President at 2022 Convention alongside Secretary-Treasurer Fred RedmondMarch For Our Lives takes on edge and urgencyLabor Photo: ATU 689 & CSA 2022 Labor Night at the NatsDomestic Workers Bill of Rights Public Hearing ThursdayReport: Collective Bargaining Transforms …
  Union City · [email protected]
June 10, 2022 at 9:48 AM

Getting out DC's labor vote

Upcoming COPE Labor to Labor activitiesNortheast Shoot for a Cure supports moms’ and babies’ healthMore than 4,000 federal, D.C. government employees joined AFGE in MayToday’s Labor QuoteToday's Labor History   LABOR CALENDAR; click here for latest listings Union City Radio: 7:15am daily WPFW-FM …
  Union City · [email protected]
June 8, 2022 at 9:49 AM

Hiring Hall: Teachers rally Saturday against gun violence

Teachers rally Saturday against gun violence3 ways to help get the DC labor vote outATU 689 headlines Labor Night at the NatsToday's Labor HistoryToday’s Labor QuoteHiring Hall: DC-area union staff jobs!!TODAY'S LABOR CALENDAR; click here for complete and latest listings Union City Radio: 7:15am d…
  Union City · [email protected]
June 6, 2022 at 9:48 AM

MWC Day of Action set for June 11

Metro Washington Council Day of Action set for June 11A New Day labor/community forum this WednesdayLabor Night at the Nats this FridayPolish Federation Safeguards Ukrainian Migrant Worker RightsToday’s Labor QuoteToday's Labor History   LABOR CALENDAR; click here for latest listings Union City Ra…
  Union City · [email protected]
June 3, 2022 at 4:03 PM

DC LaborFest PLUS: More laborific films!

Films: Labor-related films coming up at AFI Silver History: DC LABOR WALK (Saturday)Film: THE WOBBLIES (Tuesday)   The 2022 DC Labor FilmFest wrapped last night with a well-attended screening of Pride; thanks to everyone who attended, sponsored or volunteered at the filmfest this year! We'll star…
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June 3, 2022 at 2:39 PM

Join the June 18 March on Washington!

                 ACTION ALERT               Metropolitan Washington Labor Council, AFL-CIO John: On Saturday, June 18, we’ll continue the work of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. by marching here in Washington, D.C. Join us for The Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly a…
  Union City · [email protected]
June 3, 2022 at 9:48 AM

“Eyepopping” unionbusting at Starbucks

“Eyepopping” unionbusting at StarbucksLabor Photo: 2022 Building Futures class (& friends)MD/DC State Fed’s Donna Edwards wins second “Top 100 Women” awardYour local’s name in lights!16th Shoot for a Cure coming up WednesdayUnion Voice/Readers Write: Endorsements?Today’s Labor QuoteToday's Lab…
  Union City · [email protected]
June 1, 2022 at 7:09 PM

DC LaborFest PLUS: Pride, Walk, Wobblies

Film: PRIDE (Thursday) History: DC LABOR WALK (Saturday)Film: THE WOBBLIES (Tuesday)     Film: PRIDE (2014) Tomorrow: Thu, June 2, 7pm – 9pm AFI Silver Theatre, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910.CLICK HERE for tickets. AFI Member passes accepted. AFI Member discount available for unio…
  Union City · [email protected]
May 27, 2022 at 9:48 AM

“Respect Us! Pay Us!”

“Respect Us! Pay Us!”Honor Their Sacrifice: UVC Prepares the Labor Movement to Observe Memorial Day Take action to support DCPS staffThai garment workers win historic $8.3 million financed by Victoria's SecretToday’s Labor QuoteToday's Labor History   LABOR CALENDAR; click here for latest listings…
  Union City · [email protected]
May 25, 2022 at 9:48 AM

Hiring Hall: Maryland/DC AFL-CIO announces primary endorsements

Maryland/DC AFL-CIO announces primary endorsementsAnnapolis police ratify new union contract with 19% raiseTweetWatch: Senate cafeteria workers, DC nurses, newsroom workers Today's Labor HistoryToday’s Labor QuoteHiring Hall: DC-area union staff jobs!!TODAY'S LABOR CALENDAR; click here for complet…
  Union City · [email protected]
May 23, 2022 at 9:48 AM

Nine-month battle yields contract for Howard healthcare workers

Nine-month battle yields contract for Howard healthcare workersLaborTweets: Starbucks workers have a message for Mellody HobsonLabor leaders among Washington’s ‘500 Most Influential People’Today’s Labor QuoteToday's Labor History   LABOR CALENDAR; click here for latest listings Union City Radio: 7…
  Union City · [email protected]
May 20, 2022 at 6:11 PM

DC LaborFest PLUS: Office Space tonight; DC Labor Chorus Sunday!

Film: OFFICE SPACE (Friday) History: DC LABOR WALK (Sunday) Music: DC Labor Chorus Spring Concert (Sunday) Film: CANE FIRE (Sunday) Download the 2022 DC LaborFest program guide!2022 DC Labor FilmFest: trailers, tickets, flyer      Film: OFFICE SPACE Fri, May 20, 7pm – 9pmAFI Silver Theatre, 8633 …
  Union City · [email protected]
May 20, 2022 at 9:48 AM

Union establishes fund for Buffalo workers

Union establishes fund for Buffalo workersSSN Union ratifies first contractTentative Agreement for ABC-DisneyShoot for a Cure set for June 8Today’s Labor QuoteToday's Labor History   LABOR CALENDAR; click here for latest listings Union City Radio: 7:15am daily WPFW-FM 89.3 FM; click here to hear …
  Union City · [email protected]
May 18, 2022 at 9:48 AM

Hiring Hall: Buffalo attack underlines urgency of June 18 D.C. rally

Buffalo attack underlines urgency of June 18 D.C. rallyIATSE 22 organizes Shakespeare TheatreUFCW 1994 mourns Sidney Kramer’s passingLabor Night at the Nats tix going, going, not yet goneToday's Labor HistoryToday’s Labor QuoteHiring Hall: DC-area union staff jobs!!TODAY'S LABOR CALENDAR; click he…
  Union City · [email protected]
May 17, 2022 at 7:04 PM

DC LaborFest PLUS: 3 films, a book event, labor history walk and a concert

Film: THE WHISTLE AT EATON FALLS  (Wednesday) Book: THE PRIVATIZATION OF EVERYTHING (Wednesday) Film: OFFICE SPACE (Friday) History: DC LABOR WALK (Sunday) Music: DC Labor Chorus Spring Concert (Sunday) Film: CANE FIRE (Sunday) Download the 2022 DC LaborFest program guide!2022 DC Labor FilmFest: t…
  Union City · [email protected]
May 16, 2022 at 9:48 AM

Workers demand good jobs at old Potomac Power Plant site

Workers demand good jobs at old Potomac Power Plant siteLabor Night at the Nats countdownMWC meetings, DC COPE meeting rescheduled; Board vacanciesCash prizes for new labor songsToday’s Labor QuoteToday's Labor History   LABOR CALENDAR; click here for latest listings Union City Radio: 7:15am daily…
  Union City · [email protected]
May 14, 2022 at 10:51 AM

DC LaborFest PLUS: Nine to Five with Karen Nussbaum

Film: THE WHISTLE AT EATON FALLS  (Saturday, May 14) Film: NINE TO FIVE  (Sunday, May 15; Introduced by 9to5 co-founder Karen Nussbaum!)History DC LABOR WALK (AFL-CIO to Union Station) Re-scheduled date! Download the 2022 DC LaborFest program guide!2022 DC Labor FilmFest: trailers, tickets, flyer …
  Union City · [email protected]
May 13, 2022 at 9:48 AM

Stamp Out Hunger food drive this Saturday

Local 1994 rallies against animal testingStamp Out Hunger food drive this SaturdayGuild congratulates Pulitzer Prize winners and finalistsRed Cross workers rally in DCUnion Voice/Readers Write:Thanks for showing “The Killing Floor”Today’s Labor QuoteToday's Labor History   LABOR CALENDAR; click he…
  Union City · [email protected]
May 11, 2022 at 9:48 AM

Hiring Hall: Service sector workers rally to thank DC Mayor

Service sector workers rally to thank DC Mayor for regs improving worker and hotel safety as tourism picks up Bodo’s Bagels workers seek to unionizeAsian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Profiles: OPEIU Local 2's Maggie TsaiWhat union members care aboutLabor movement unites to celebrat…
  Union City · [email protected]
May 10, 2022 at 8:12 PM

DC LaborFest PLUS: TALES OF STRUGGLE

Book: STANDING UP: TALES OF STRUGGLE (Wednesday, May 11) Film: THE WHISTLE AT EATON FALLS  (Saturday, May 14)Film: NINE TO FIVE  (Sunday, May 15; Introduced by 9to5 co-founder Karen Nussbaum!) Download the 2022 DC LaborFest program guide!2022 DC Labor FilmFest: trailers, tickets, flyer   Book: STA…
  Union City · [email protected]
May 9, 2022 at 9:47 AM

White House hosts union organizers, including local IAM member

White House hosts union organizers, including local IAM memberLabor Photo: WTU Local 6 celebrates Teacher Appreciation WeekUNION CITY Guest Opinion: FAA should stop trying to muzzle union leadersToday’s Labor QuoteToday's Labor History   LABOR CALENDAR; click here for latest listings Union City Ra…