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On Monday management at the InterContinental on The Wharf informed workers that restaurant Moon Rabbit will close amidst a union organizing campaign. Hospitality workers union UNITE HERE Local 25 has called for a boycott of non-union hotels operated by the InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG).
“Denying workers the ability to freely choose to be represented by a union is a drastic business choice,” Dyana Forester, Metro Washington Council president said in a statement. “The District made outsized investment in the Wharf and we want businesses that reflect DC values. I encourage the mayor and DC Council to consider what actions are appropriate in this situation.” Read the full statement » |
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TODAY: Picket InterContinental Hotel on the Wharf with UNITE HERE Local 25 |
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Picket alert from UNITE HERE Local 25: "Thank you everyone for your messages of support, now come out and show your solidarity!" |
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Do you want to be where the people are? Join AFL-CIO, union members, and allies today from 5:45-7:00pm to leaflet Disney's screening of The Little Mermaid at the Motion Picture Association in solidarity with WGA East and WGA West. RSVP here. |
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Families are already struggling to put food on our tables. A merger between Albertsons and Kroger, the two largest grocery companies in the country, would lead to unprecedented price increases, lost jobs, and reduce competition — all while families are struggling to make ends meet.
A new national Stop the Merger coalition has formed with unions and community organizations. Join them today at 12:00pm to rally at the Federal Trade Commission (600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW). RSVP to [email protected]. |
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TODAY: Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition Career Fair Our next career fair in Northern Virginia will be May 24, 2023, from 11:00am-2:00pm at the WISH Center (7950 Audubon Center, Alexandria VA). Learn about emerging technologies, how to get skills and certifications for in-demand employment, and connect directly with employers ready to hire. |
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Around the Region |
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This past Saturday, AFSCME Local 1693 ratified a new contract and won raises! Starting July 1, 2023, all Unit III employees will advance 1 step on the salary scale and receive a 6% cost of living adjustment. Congratulations! |
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This week DC Councilmembers wrote to George Washington University Hospital requesting the hospital takes steps to ensure a fair election and stop intimidation efforts. "Given its history of refusing to recognize labor unions in its facilities throughout the United States, we do not expect UHS to voluntarily recognize DCNA...but we do expect that you adhere to federal laws." Read the letter » |
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