SAG-AFTRA marks 100 days on strike and heads to the bargaining table
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UAW rejects newest offer from Big Three and 6,800 workers join strike
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Earlier today 6,800 UAW members at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Sterling Heights, MI joined the UAW strike, shutting down production at Stellantis’ largest and most profitable plant. They join just days after UAW rejected the most recent offer from the Big Three automakers. "We've looked at the company's proposals," UAW president Shawn Fain said in a live address on Friday. "And in my opinion, and in the opinion of the Vice Presidents and your national negotiators, there is more to be won."
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MPU Union ratifies contract with Washington-Baltimore News Guild
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Lipton members with UFCW Local 400 ratify strong new union contract
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UFCW Local 400 members working at the ekaterra Lipton Tea plant in Suffolk, VA, voted to ratify a strong new four-year collective bargaining agreement.
The new contract provides for an unprecedented 18% wage increase over a three-year period, in addition to a number of benefits. Read more.
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IBEW Local 26 Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 28, 2023 — 2:00-4:00 PM
4371 Parliament Pl., Lanham, MD
Come get your trick or treat on at IBEW Local 26's Women's Committee's 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 28. Bring the family for some not-so-spooky fun! More details.
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Plumbers Local 5 Second Annual Halloween Open House
Saturday, October 28, 2023 — 5:00-8:00PM
5000 Forbes Boulevard Lanham, MD 20706
Come join Plumbers and Gasfitters Local 5 for a spooktacular time at our Second Annual Halloween Open House! Whether you're a member of the Plumbers Local 5 or just a fang of labor, this event is sure to be a blast. Mark your calendars and get your costumes ready for a ghoulishly good time! Details and RSVP.
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.
Plumbers and Gasfitters Local 5 Apprenticeship Open House
Friday, November 17, 2023 — 10:00am-6:00pm
5000 Forbes Boulevard Lanham, MD 20706
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, come and learn about trade apprenticeships in our region where graduates can earn $100,000 annually or more. Details and RSVP.
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: Metro Washington Council, AFL-CIO president Dyana Forester joined AFL-CIO president Liz Shuler and NoVA Labor, allied unions, legislators, and community partners for a labor canvas supporting candidates who prioritize working families and labor interests in Virginia. Bottom left: House Appropriations Health & Social Services Subcommittee legislators and Baltimore County Councilman Pat Young joined AFSCME Local 266 members for a visit to the Spring Grove Hospital Center to talk about improving staffing levels and resourcing our state facilities. Bottom right: Washington Teachers' Union members gave away a free book to every child and collected signatures for their School Safety petition at Ferebee Hope Family Literacy Festival in DC.
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