Today starting at 1:00pm, join us for our monthly meeting of the DC Committee on Political Education (COPE) as we meet with DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb. AG Schwalb will join us to discuss know your rights, wages, and more. Register to attend today's DC COPE call:
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COPE calls are open to all union members of Metro Washington Council's affiliate unions. Not sure whether your union is included? See the list of our affiliates.
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Workers rally for a contract at Sofitel, one of the Biden Administration’s preferred hotel brands
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Hotel workers at Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square are organizing to join UNITE HERE and the International Union of Operating Engineers, despite the hotel holding mandatory anti-union meetings and threatening to change the schedule of the employee leading the organizing effort. Read more »
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DC unions in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America
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On Thursday, DC's labor community turned out in solidarity with striking Writers Guild of America (WGA) members to leaflet a Comcast NBC-Universal event near the U.S. Navy Memorial. Writers are facing the most comprehensive assault on compensation and working conditions that they have seen in a generation. Like too many working people across our economy, as corporate profits grow, writers are just not keeping up. Learn more about the WGA strike »
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Congratulations to NOVA Labor Federation's awardees
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Congratulations to Northern Virginia Labor Federation AFL-CIO's awardees and President Virginia Diamond for a fantastic awards event! We were grateful to be together with everyone for a wonderful evening.
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National Nurses United celebrates re-introduction of Medicare For All
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“In my 35 years working as a nurse, I’ve seen a lot of patients suffer because they didn’t have health insurance,” said Nancy Hagans, RN and a member of NNU’s council of presidents. “The current system discriminates based on your ability to pay, what kind of job you have, or if you have a job at all. It’s a disgrace. As a nurse for more than three decades, I know without any doubt — we must have Medicare for All.” Read more »
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Mental Health Awareness Training with AFGE
Wednesday, May 31 — 7:00-8:00pm
Learn best practices on how to increase mental health awareness amongst union members, recognize stigmas and discuss how to support members in the workplace. Register »
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Union Night at the Washington Mystics game
Saturday, June 3 — 6:00pm
Join Pride at Work and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA to welcome the WNBA Players and Players Association to the AFL-CIO! Saturday, June 3 will be Union Night at the Washington Mystics WNBA game. Get tickets »
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17th Annual Northeast Shoot for a Cure Charity Sporting Clays Shoot
Wednesday, June 14 — 10:00am
Point at Pintail, 511 Pintail Point Farm Lane, Queenstown, MD
For more information, contact Mark Gagliardi at (925) 698-0719 or [email protected]
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Union night at Camden Yards
Friday, July 14 — 7:05pm
Join the Metro Baltimore Council AFL-CIO for Union Night at the Baltimore Orioles game! $5 of every ticket sale directly benefits Community Services. For more information contact Metro Baltimore Council, AFL-CIO's CSA Executive Director Blaine Boone at (410) 247-4898 or [email protected].
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Labor Day with the Washington Nationals vs. Texas Rangers
Wednesday, July 7 — 7:05pm
Join us at Nationals Park as we honor and recognize many labor unions and members around the area for the 15th Annual Labor Union Day. A portion of every ticket benefits the Community Services Agency, AFL-CIO, helping workers and their families since 1991. To purchase 10 or more tickets contact Josh Grohs at (202) 640-7714 or [email protected]. Get tickets »
Labor Day at Washington Commanders vs. Arizona Cardinals
Sunday, September 10 — 1:00pm
Each union that brings out 50 or more people will be able to come onto the field after the game to take a photo. Each union that brings out 75 or more people will be able to get a welcome message on the jumbotron AND a photo on the field after the game. Each ticket includes a $5 donation back to the unions. Contact Ari Kwitkin-Close at (301) 276-6406 or [email protected].
The 26th Annual Community Services Agency Golf Tournament
Monday, October 16, 2023 — 7:00am
Enterprise Golf Course, 2802 Enterprise Road, Mitchellville, MD
For more information and sponsorship opportunities, contact Letycia Pastrana at [email protected].
Labor Day with the Commanders vs. NY Giants
Sunday, November 19, 2023 — 1:00pm
Each union that brings out 50 or more people will be able to come onto the field after the game to take a photo. Each union that brings out 75 or more people will be able to get a welcome message on the jumbotron AND a photo on the field after the game. Each ticket includes a $5 donation back to the unions. Contact Ari Kwitkin-Close at (301) 276-6406 or [email protected].
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DC hotel workers enlist US representatives to fight Sofitel union-busting
Hotel Dive – May 16, 2023
The organizing workers are largely immigrants, women and people of color, many of whom say their jobs aren’t sufficient to support themselves.
Teachers' union releases statement after increase in DC crime
WUSA – May 18, 2023
The Washington Teachers' Union put out a statement late last night -- pointing to the need for wraparound services like counseling and mentoring.
Laurel, MD city council set to vote on charter amendment granting bargaining rights to public works employees
On May 22nd, at its monthly public hearing, the Laurel City Council will be voting on Charter Amendment No. 179, "DPW Collective Bargaining."
Unions challenge layoffs at green groups
Green Wire — May 15, 2023
Following layoffs at the Sierra Club and Defenders of Wildlife in recent weeks, unions representing staff at both organizations filed charges alleging unfair labor practices with the National Labor Relations Board.
Train engineers union reaches first sick-time deal with Norfolk Southern railroad
Associated Press – May 18, 2023
The union that represents railroad engineers finally secured its first deal for paid sick time with Norfolk Southern, several months after other rail unions began reaching similar agreements with the major freight railroads.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Strategies to Train and Connect American Workers to Jobs Created by the President’s Investing in America Agenda
The White House – May 16, 2023
The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced new efforts to ensure all Americans can access the good jobs created by the President’s Investing in America agenda.
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Does your local have actions, events, open positions, or other updates you want labor leaders in DC and Maryland to know about? Submit news items to [email protected].
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