WMATA's crucial support for the DMV region is made possible by the work of more than 9,000 members ATU Local 689. Going into Fiscal Year 2025, WMATA faces an estimated $750 million funding gap and proposed cuts to meet that gap would have devastating effects both next year and far in the future. It is time for lawmakers to fully fund WMATA and put in place a dedicated funding stream to bring long-term stability to the system. Send a letter with ATU Local 689 »
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AFL-CIO national conference unites labor movement leaders in a crucial organizing year
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From January 12-14, more than 800 union members, activists, organizers and leaders from across the country gathered in Montgomery, Alabama, for the 2024 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Civil and Human Rights Conference. The conference brought together the labor movement to turbocharge mobilization efforts ahead of the 2024 presidential election cycle. Watch the recap videos »
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APWU dedicates History Center at national headquarters in Washington, DC.
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On the evening of Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, officers, staff, and guests of the APWU gathered for the dedication of the APWU History Center. Built around the theme “The Struggle Continues,” the History Center celebrates the courage, unity, and collective action of postal workers throughout our nation’s history. Read more »
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Metro Washington Council events
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This Sunday: “Bowling for Gold” Union Tournament
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Sunday, January 28, 2024 @ 9:00 AM
2115 Priest Bridge Drive, Crofton MD
Let's have fun bowling with family and friends while supporting Metro Washington Council's Community Services Agency Emergency Assistance Program! Join us this Sunday for the 28th annual Bowling for Gold Union Bowling Tournament. To register your five-person team, contact Letycia Pastrana.
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Upcoming Affiliate Events
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Metro DC CLUW January Membership Meeting
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 — 6:00 PM on Zoom
Join Metro DC CLUW for our first chapter meeting of the year! We'll talk goals, organizing and connecting with other women, femmes and activists in the DC area labor movement. Want to learn more about our work? Check out our latest chapter newsletter that covers our activities during the last quarter of 2023.
All are welcome to join our upcoming membership meeting. Click here to register for the meeting on Wednesday.
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AFSCME Maryland Action Nights
Monday evenings through April 1
Join AFSCME Maryland every Monday evening for Action Nights! Each Monday, we'll either be participating in a phone bank or lobby night together to help get important bills and a strong state budget passed during this year's legislative session. See the full schedule and more details.
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IBEW Local 26 Black History Month Solidarity Gala
Saturday, February 17, 2024 — 3:00 PM
Come out an join the Minority Coalition for the Annual Black History Month Solidarity Gala on February 17th. RSVP to [email protected]
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Save the Date! ATU 689's Sweetheart Ball
Saturday, February 10, 2024
ATU Local 689's Annual Sweetheart Ball will be here before you know it. Save the Date: February 10, 2024. Tickets will be available for purchase in December. Stayed tuned for more details.
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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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