John,
Yesterday, at the October meeting of Delegates to the Metro Washington Council, AFL-CIO, Delegates elected three new members to the Council's Executive Board. The new Board members are:
- Vice President: Greg Bowen, ATU Local 689
- Secretary: David Hoagland, DC Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 36
- Trustee: Chris Madello, Steamfitters UA Local 602
Congratulations to our new Board members and thank you Greg, David, and Chris for your willingness to serve! Thank you also to all the Delegates who joined us yesterday for the October meeting.
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NoVA Labor Walk
Saturday, October 21 — 9 AM-12 PM
Join AFGE District 14 on Saturday, October 21 for a Labor Walk. Meet at 9:00 AM at the Northern Virginia Labor Federation, 4536 John Marr Dr. #B, Annandale, VA. Metro Washington Council, AFL-CIO president Dyana Forester is included in the scheduled speakers.
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Ironworkers Benefits Organizer Meeting
Saturday, November 4 — 10 AM
9301 Peppercorn Place, Largo, MD
Want to learn more about the benefits of becoming an Ironworker? Join Ironworkers Local 5 on Saturday, November 4, for an open house to tour the facility, hear about the wages and benefits, learn what it takes to join, and ask your questions.
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Plumbers and Gasfitters Open House
Friday, November 17 — 10 AM-6 PM
5000 Forbes Boulevard Lanham, MD
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2023, Plumbers and Gasfitters Local 5 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, join us to learn about trade apprenticeships in our region.
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Hiring Hall:
Union jobs in the DC region
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Top: Maryland Governor Wes Moore paid a visit to Steamfitters UA Local 602's training center last night. Middle row: Council Member Jolene Ivey and Delegates Nicole Williams, Nick Charles and Karen Toles joined our Community Services Agency benefit golf tournament on Monday. Bottom left: SEIU Local 500 joined orientation for over 250 new MCPS paraeducators to learn about their crucial role in supporting student achievement. Bottom right: IUPAT DC51 was recently recognized for their outstanding work renovating the Patuxent Research Refuge. Thanks to their dedicated efforts, the refuge has been made safe and accessible for public use once again.
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