Giant and Safeway workers reach tentative agreement and avert a strike
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On Sunday, UFCW Local 400 announced that they "have reached a tentative agreement with Giant and Safeway on a new contract to avert a strike. Our bargaining committee has voted unanimously to recommend the agreement for ratification." The union plans to hold a Tele-Town Hall to review the proposed contract and answer members' questions before voting takes place at stores throughout the region. Congratulations to UFCW Local 400 on arriving at a tentative agreement! Read more »
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ATU Local 689 bargaining progresses with National Express Transit, NIH Shuttle, and Charles County School Bus drivers
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The best Halloween candy is #UnionMade
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If you still need to pick up candy for Halloween tomorrow, or if someone asks what's your favorite kind, these #UnionMade candy brands are the way to go.
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Upcoming Actions + Events
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Halloween Trunk or Treat with WTU
Tuesday, October 31 — 6:00-8:00 PM
Benning Road & Oklahoma Ave. NE, RFK Lot 6
Come have a spooky good time! Join the Washington Teachers' Union as they pass out a free book-of-choice to children at Ward 7's TRUNK OR TREAT on Halloween night with a costume contest, face painting, DJ and more. Sign up as a participant, or sign up your car.
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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.
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Día de los Muertos with LCLAA
Saturday, November 4 — 11:30 AM
7016 Infantry Rd., Manassas, VA
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated throughout Mexico and Latin America as a way to remember and honor the lives of those who have passed before us. LCLAA DC Metro is excited to host our second annual Día de los Muertos with free food and children's books donations! Details.
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Red Cup Rebellion with Starbucks Workers United
Thursday, November 16 — Multiple times + locations
On Thursday, November 16, Starbucks workers who are unionized with Starbucks Workers United are going on STRIKE and asking customers and allies to hold solidarity actions outside of non-union Starbucks stores to demand the company respect union rights. Sign up to host an action or join an existing one in DC and Maryland on November 16.
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Plumbers and Gasfitters Local 5 Apprenticeship Open House
Friday, November 17, 2023 — 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
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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DC Labor Chorus Holiday Concert
Saturday, December 2 — 7:30 PM
Washington Ethical Society (7750 16th St. NW, Washington, DC)
Come join the DC Labor Chorus for a free holiday concert, “Celebrating 25 Years of Favorite and Sacred Songs.” From classics to timely parodies to holiday favorites, enjoy a spirited concert of songs from diverse traditions – with a social justice twist. Details.
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Top left: Washington Teachers' Union members gave away free books and collecting petition signatures at Hill-o-ween Eastern Market this past Friday. Top right: Plumbers & Gasfitters Local 5 had a spooktacular time at their second annual Training Facility Halloween Open House!! Bottom left and right: Metro Washington Council, AFL-CIO's president Dyana Forester delivered the luncheon keynote at the Maryland State Conference NAACP's Labor Luncheon and joined the event's evening program with Governor Wes Moore.
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Got an action, event, open position, or other update you want labor leaders in DC and Maryland to know about? Submit news items to [email protected].
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