President Biden renominated Julie Su to serve as Labor secretary on Monday. Biden originally nominated Su for the role in February 2023.
“Her strong pro-worker track record as Acting Secretary shows beyond a shadow of a doubt that she is the right person for the job. Her tireless and consistent work for working families across the country should continue as Secretary of Labor and I urge my colleagues to support her nomination,” Senator Bernie Sanders said in a statement.
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UFCW Local 400 workers at Safeway and Giant ratify new contracts
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On November 10, more than 2,000 members of UFCW Local 400 who work at Giant and Safeway stores in DC, Maryland, and Virginia ratified new contracts that strengthen wages and protect benefits.
The four-year contracts, which will expire in October 2027, includes an average 24% pay increase over four years, locks in health care costs over the next four years, and more. Congrats, UFCW Local 400 members!
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Farewell, Dyana! Nominations to open soon for Metro Washington Council, AFL-CIO's next president
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On behalf of the team at Metro Washington Council, AFL-CIO, we bid farewell to Dyana Forester, whose last day as president was yesterday. Dyana was elected in July 2020, and we are grateful to her for all her leadership over the last three and a half years.
Greg Bowen of ATU Local 689 is now serving as interim president until a new president can be elected by our Delegates. If you are a Delegate, look for more information this week about our upcoming January meeting when nominations will be accepted.
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Apprenticeship Opportunities
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Ironworkers Local 5 has played a major role in the construction of our region's most famous structures and becoming an apprentice is the best way to learn the trade. Apprenticeship applications are open on the second Monday of every month. Learn more »
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Hiring Hall:
Union jobs in the DC region
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