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Yesterday, President Joe Biden joined striking UAW workers on the picket line in Michigan. In doing so, he made history: Biden is the first sitting U.S. president to ever join a picket line.

President Biden with UAW president Shawn Fain and UAW members. Photo via AFL-CIO.

Biden's action yesterday is a reflection of the surging power of the labor movement in industries across the country, including here in DC and Maryland. Our 150+ local Affiliates have a number of ways to step up and get involved. Read more below to be part of it.

Events ✨ Today ✨

Celebrate DC Labor Rally with AFSCME
11:30 AM-2:00 PM, Freedom Plaza
This rally will be taking place on the annual AFSCME Legislative Day, where AFSCME leaders meet with the Mayor and District Council at the Wilson Building to meet and discuss issues and concerns from Labor.
Lunch provided for members. Get details »

Training on "Deferred Action" for union organizers
12:00-1:00 PM, Virtual
CASA is hosting a training with NoVA Labor for union organizers on the new "Deferred Action" program that allows immigrant workers who are victims of or witnesses to labor law violations to apply for two year renewable work authorizations. Register here »

How to Organize Your Workplace
7:00 PM, Virtual
Want to learn how to get a union for you and your co-workers? On Wednesday, AFL-CIO will host a free online training about how to start the process. Learn more and register »

Take Action

Sign the petition supporting DC teachers

Kids deserve safe schools, and DC's teachers deserve to know they are supported. WTU's contract expires on Saturday, September 30, and without it teachers will lose key health and safety provisions. Sign the petition supporting WTU teachers as they negotiate a new contract.

Rally with UFCW Local 400 this Saturday

Union workers at MOM’s Organic Market in College Park are protesting management’s efforts to discourage other workers from unionizing by withholding raises and benefits from union workers, unlawfully disciplining and firing workers for supporting the union, and more. Join workers, elected officials, UFCW Local 400 members, and community leaders for this Saturday, Sept. 30 at 11:00 AM to protest the discrimination.

Tell Congress to #StopTheShutdown

A government shutdown will hurt the DC region's economy, our communities, and the federal workers who dedicate their lives to serving the American people. Send a letter with AFGE telling Congress to fund the government and stop the shutdown.

Hiring Hall:
Union jobs in the DC region

AFL-CIO: Meetings and Travel Specialist
AFGE: Executive Assistant to the National President
AFGE: Staff Counsel, Assistant General Counsel
AFSCME: Workforce Development Advocate II
AFSCME: Workforce Development Advocate III
ACE-AFSCME Local 2250: Executive Director
AFSCME Council 28: Labor Advocate
International Brotherhood of Teamsters: Clerk Typist
International Brotherhood of Teamsters: Accounts Payable Accountant
League of Conservation Voters: Events Coordinator
Metropolitan Baltimore Council, AFL-CIO: Executive Director of Community Services of Central Maryland
Maryland State Education Association: Organizer
Maryland State Education Association: UniServ Director – Eastern Shore
National Education Association: Organizational Specialist
Prince George’s County Educators’ Association: Program Specialist and Organizer
SEIU: Union Organizer-In-Training (OIT)
SEIU: Assistant Director Finance Audits
Solidarity Center: Accounts Payable Specialist
The Sunrise Project: Senior Strategist
The Sunrise Project: Training & Capacity Building Manager
Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO: PAC Administrator / Legislative Aide
UNITE HERE Local 7: Union Organizer

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