Actions + Events

Rally tonight for the Fair Share for Maryland Act

Last week AFSCME Maryland Council 3 members participated in a press conference in support of legislation to close tax loopholes that favor large corporations and the ultra wealthy.

AFSCME members and allies will rally at 6 PM tonight in Annapolis in support of the #FairShare for Maryland Act. RSVP to join them »

 

Happy Transit Employees Appreciation Day!

Today is Transit Employee Apprecation Day, a day to express our thanks to transit agency staff — including the hardworking members of ATU Local 689 — who make our region run. If you ride transit today, take a moment to say thanks to the employees who make it possible! 

 

Learn how to organize with UNITE HERE Local 25

On Saturday, April 6 from 10 AM-3 PM, join UNITE HERE Local 25 to learn from union workers and experienced trainers how to fight back and win. All are welcome, and lunch will be provided. RSVP using this form. You can also email Allison Burket or send a text message to (202) 412-1612.

 

Metro Washington Council's Committee on Political Education (COPE) meetings are a chance for members of our Affiliate unions to learn about what's happening in the local labor movement. Join the upcoming COPE meeting near you:

  • DC COPE Meeting
    Wednesday, March 20 at 3:00 PM on Zoom

  • Tri-County COPE
    Tuesday March 26 at 6:00 PM
    American Legion (6330 Robert S Crain Hwy, La Plata, MD 20646)
 

Evening with Labor 2024

Evening with Labor 2024 is coming up in just over three weeks! Join Metro Washington Council and allies from across the region for this annual celebration of our victories, teamwork, and outstanding leaders of the past year. Become a sponsor this year's celebration:

 

Around the Region

Top left: Workers United MARJB members at University of Maryland Baltimore County held an election recently for a new shop steward. Congrats to Raymond on getting elected! Top right: WTU Local 6 president Jacqueline Pogue Lyons is a featured speaker this week at the American Federation of Teachers' Leader Conference in New Mexico. Bottom left: Members of IBEW Local 26 joined Labor Night in Annapolis last week. Bottom right: Congrats to UFCW Local 400 whose members at Kroger in West Virginia ratified a new contract last week!

 

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