Rally with janitors TODAY at 4:00 PM
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Hundreds of commercial office cleaners will hold a strike vote rally and march from Franklin Square during rush hour starting at 4:00 PM today.
As the October 15, 2023 contract expiration looms for 9,100 cleaners in the DC region, both sides remain far apart on negotiations. Join 32BJ SEIU, DC Councilmembers, and union allies TODAY at 4:00 PM in Franklin Square to support the bargaining committee in winning the best contract possible.
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Union workers at MOM's Organic Market rally against discrimination
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On Saturday, September 30, union workers at MOM's Organic Market in College Park rallied to protest the company’s unlawful discrimination against union members. Workers state that management has tried to dissuade other workers from joining the union by withholding raises and benefits from union workers and unlawfully disciplining and firing workers for supporting the union. Read more.
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Join UAW on the picket line in Virginia
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Dave Richardson, AFGE Local 12 member and Trustee of the Metro Washington Council, joined striking workers with UAW Local 946 on the picket line at the Stellantis Parts Distribution Center in Winchester, VA last week. UAW members are picketing at Stellantis *every day* until the strike is won. See how you can join.
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UFCW Local 400 members begin trainings for contract negotiations
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UFCW Local 400 members are ready to fight for our BEST contract at Giant and Safeway! Last week the Contract Team held a training with Giant & Safeway members to learn how to lead protests, organize picket lines, conduct outreach to customers, and more throughout our campaign. Learn more.
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ATU Local 689 opens contract negotiations with National Express Transit
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Last week representatives of ATU Local 689 opened contract negotiations with National Express Transit, which provides paratransit services for WMATA passengers throughout the region. The current contract which will cover 263 employees in Maryland and Virginia expires on December 31.
“Local 689 is ready to engage with National Express Transit in a thorough and good-faith process to improve conditions for workers at the bargaining table,” Local 689's President Raymond Jackson said in a statement. “Our members provide a critical public service each and every day and they deserve a contract that’s reflective of their dedication."
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Dollars Against Diabetes (D.A.D.s) Day Clay Shoot with Baltimore/DC-Metro Building Trades
Monday, October 9 – 8:00 AM
Dollars Against Diabetes (D.A.D.'s) is an annual campaign organized by North America’s Building Trades Unions. With the help of councils around the country, D.A.D.'s Day has been able to donate over $65 million to the Diabetes Research Institute.
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Maryland/DC Alliance for Retired Americans Biennial Convention
November 4, 2023 — 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
AFSCME Maryland Council 3 office
Presentations and discussions on political activism in 2024, legislation, and more. Email [email protected] for information.
Plumbers and Gasfitters Local 5 2023 National Apprenticeship Open House
Friday, November 17 — 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
5000 Forbes Blvd, Lanham, MD
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2023, the Plumbers and Gasfitters Local 5 Apprenticeship is hosting an Open House, with food, drinks, vendors, and exhibits. Whether you are young adult looking for a career or an educator looking to learn about viable career paths beyond college, this is a worthwhile event. Learn more »
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: AFSCME Maryland hosted their first meeting of Local Presidents last week, "a wonderful opportunity for our Local Presidents to get together and learn from one another." Bottom left: Metro Washington Council president Dyana Forester joined United Farm Workers last week to celebrate their 60th anniversary. Bottom right: BLET held their Legislative Representative Workshop at the Teamsters' headquarters in DC last week, including a discussion with Senator Ed Markey.
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