Dear John,

Metro Washington Council, AFL-CIO's Evening with Labor is our annual celebration of the powerful labor movement in DC and Maryland and all the victories, teamwork, and outstanding leaders of the past year.

Save the date! The 2024 Evening With Labor will take place on Friday, April 12, 2024 from 6:00-10:00 PM at Martin's Crosswinds in Greenbelt, MD.

The centerpiece of this event are our annual awards honoring the union locals, organizations, and individuals who have gone above and beyond in the past year.

Nominations are now open for the 2024 awards! If you know an outstanding labor leader or organization, nominate them for one of this year's awards:

Nominate a leader

Ticket sales and sponsorships for this year's event will open in February. We expect to have some exciting new choices for sponsorships this year, and look forward to featuring your organization as part of the celebration.

Evening with Labor is always a highlight of our year. We hope you'll join us on April 12 and in the meantime, nominate a leader for one of this year's awards.

Take Action

Speak out for Fair Share Maryland

Last week legislators and advocates introduced the Fair Share Maryland revenue plan. As ATU Local 689 said, "Whether it’s for transit, schools, or any other vital public service for working Marylanders, now is the time to raise vital revenue by making sure the wealthy pay their fair share!" Learn more.

Support school nurses

School nurses and supportive staff are now floating between a "cluster" of schools — a model which DC Nurse's Association (DCNA) has made clear their concerns with this "cluster model" will impact student safety and wellbeing. Sign the petition.

Upcoming Events

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.

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]

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.

Around the Region

Left: The Movement for Equal Footing, which is organizing with Worked United Mid Atlantic Region, are continuing the climb up to win a first union contract! Right: Washington Teachers' Union president Jacqueline Pogue Lyons asked Mayor Muriel Bowser about DCPS's ongoing delay in renewing a contract with WTU at an event in Ward 3 last week.

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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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