On Saturday Governor Wes Moore, Baltimore's Mayor Brandon Scott, AFSCME's National President Lee Saunders and AFSCME Maryland Council 3's President Patrick Moran joined a #StaffTheFrontLines hiring event in Baltimore to highlight the thousands of good union jobs available in Maryland.
Today in particular, on September 11, we honor public sector workers like the members of AFSCME. “When the unthinkable happened, AFSCME members did what AFSCME members do," Saunders said in 2019. "They raced to the front lines, they put their communities first, they were at their best when things were at their worst." Learn more about the Staff the Front Lines tour »
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At this month's meeting we will accept nominations for three vacant positions on our Executive Board: 1st Vice President, Secretary, and Trustee. Pre-registration is required and allows us to verify your Delegate credentials.
This meeting is open only to appointed delegates of Metro Washington Council's Affiliate unions. Interested in learning about joining as an Affiliate? Contact us to learn more.
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Scaling Worker Power: A Soiree with Unemployed Workers United
Thursday, September 21 — 6:00-8:00 PM
AFL-CIO (815 Black Lives Matter Plaza NW)
Celebrate Unemployed Workers United's third birthday! Join us for a cocktail hour fundraiser to honor all that we’ve built together. More details »
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Union Trades Day Event
Saturday, September 23 — 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Baysox Stadium (4101 Crain Hwy, Bowie, MD)
Looking for a high-wage career with zero college debt? Join Plumbers & Gasfitters Local 5 on Saturday, September 23 at Baysox Stadium to learn about union trades and how you can get on the path to a career in the trades! More details »
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10th Annual Poker Run with IBEW Local 26
Saturday, September 23 — Manassas Training Center
Members of the IBEW Local 26 Motorcycle Club are hosting their 10th Annual Poker Run for the benefit of Special Love for Children with Cancer on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
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How to Organize Your Workplace
Wednesday, September 27 — Online
Want to learn how to get a union for you and your co-workers? On September 27, AFL-CIO will host a free online training about how to start the process. Ask your questions in advance using the registration form. Learn more and register »
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AFGE District 14 2023 Member Appreciation BBQ
Saturday, September 30 — 11:00 AM
Fort Washington Park (13551 Fort Washington Road, Fort Washington, MD)
Save the date and bring a friend to the AFGE District 14 Member Appreciation BBQ on Saturday, September 30 at 11:00am. More details »
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Maryland/DC Alliance for Retired Americans Biennial Convention
November 4, 2023 — 9:00am-2:00pm
AFSCME Maryland Council 3 office
Presentations and discussions on political activism in 2024, legislation, and more. Email [email protected] for information.
Labor Day with the Commanders vs. NY Giants
Sunday, November 19, 2023 — 1:00 PM
Each union that brings out 50 or more people will be able to come onto the field after the game to take a photo. Email Ari Kwitkin-Close or call (301) 276-6406.
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Top row, left: We had a great time on Sunday with AFGE District 14 at Labor Day at the Commanders game. Top row, right: On Friday, players in the WNBPA donned AFL-CIO t-shirts for Labor Night as the Washington Mystics played the Atlanta Dream. Middle row, left: The construction industry has the second highestrate of suicide in the US and earlier this week, during Construction Suicide Prevention Week, IBEW Local 26 hosted a suicide prevention and mental health awareness seminar. Middle row, right: Time is ticking as WTU counts down the days until their contract expires on September 30. Bottom row, left: Congralations to Teamsters Local 639 for holding their first annual shop steward conference this weekend! Bottom row, right: On Sunday ATU International President John Costa welcomed local leaders taking part in new officers training in DC this week.
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