FRESHFARM workers ratify first-in-the-nation collective bargaining agreement
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Earlier today, the staff of FRESHFARM farmers markets voted in favor of ratifying their first union contract, making them the first farmers market workers in the country to secure a collective bargaining agreement.
“We came together as a collective to improve our working conditions and create good jobs at FRESHFARM,” said Yuval Lev, who has been a FRESHFARM market operator for three years and served on the union’s bargaining committee. “We’re proud to codify these hard-fought gains in this historic contract and continue doing the work we love to serve the community."
The farmers market operators unionized last year with UFCW Local 400 and negotiations on the first contract began shortly after. The three-year contract covers approximately 25 employees responsible for staffing and operating nearly 30 local farmers markets in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Read more »
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Feb. 13: Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action
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More than two-thirds of flight attendants in the U.S. are in contract negotiations right now, including red-hot contract fights at Alaska, Air Wisconsin, United, Omni, American, Southwest, Frontier, PSA, Mesa and more. Take action on Tuesday at 11:00 AM at DCA »
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Fairfax Connector workers ready to ‘strike if necessary’
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“We’ve been working since November without a contract,” said President Business Agent Raymond Jackson with ATU Local 689. “I hope they come to the table and truly bargain and listen to these workers and what they’re asking for.” Read more »
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Do you know an outstanding individual or organization in the labor movement who went above and beyond last year? Nominations are now open for the 2024 Evening with Labor Awards! Nominate someone for this year's awards:
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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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UFCW Region 2 Women's Network Training- Women's Mental Health
Friday, March 8, 2024 — 12:00 PM on Zoom
Join the UFCW Region 2 Women's Network on International Women's Day for a training focusing on women's mental health. Women are making mental health a priority and it's our hope that our employers take notice and help us make positive changes in our workplaces. Register for the webinar.
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