Fairfax Connector workers on strike
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Fairfax Connector workers on the picket line. Photo via ATU Local 689.
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WAMU abruptly closes DCist, lays off 15 staff
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On Friday, February 23, management at WAMU, the NPR affiliate owned by American University, abruptly shut down long-time community news outlet DCist and laid off 15 staff — including reporters who covered some of the DC's region most important issues.
"These individuals are the lifeblood of our journalism," the WAMU Union, an affiliate of SAG-AFTRA, said in a social media post. "Our hearts are broken. We can’t believe we are losing our colleagues and friends." The union has asked readers and listeners across the region to email WAMU's General Manager Erika Pulley-Hayes and ask her to reverse this decision.
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NoVA Labor voices opposition to proposal for new Caps, Wizards arena
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Northern Virginia AFL-CIO released a public statement last week opposing a proposal to move the Washington Capitals and Wizards from downtown DC to Alexandria, VA. “Taxpayers should not make a massive investment in a project that is only going to create more low-wage jobs for local workers,” said Virginia Diamond, president of Northern Virginia AFL-CIO. Read more »
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Nominate a leader for the Evening with Labor Awards
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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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Don't wait — nominations close on Friday, March 8.
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Washington Teachers' Union continues contract fight
DCPS refuses to include real solutions from the Washington Teachers' Union in their new contract. Smaller class sizes, school safety, professional autonomy, and a voice at work all need to be part of a new contract for DC teachers.
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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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Rally to Save Initiative 82
Monday, March 4
Tipped workers' wages are under attack, and DC Jobs with Justice and DC Restaurant Opportunities Center are showing up to support restaurant and tipped workers! Join them for a rally on Monday, March 4 from 2:00-4:00pm at the Wilson Building (1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW).
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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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Registration is now open for Evening with Labor 2024! Join Metro Washington Council, AFL-CIO and allies from across the region for this annual celebration of the powerful labor movement in DC and Maryland and our victories, teamwork, and outstanding leaders of the past year. Sponsor this year's celebration:
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Left: AFL-CIO president Liz Shuler joined ATU Local 689 members with Fairfax Connector on the picket line last week. Right: Ironworkers Local 5 hosted a community event last weekend together with Forged Pathways, Progressive MD, and WPGC 95.5.
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