Take Action: Support the Paycheck Fairness Act
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IAM Union Applauds Maryland Senate Passage of Library Worker Rights Legislation
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In a monumental stride toward enhancing workers’ rights and union representation, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), the labor union representing Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) employees, applauds the Maryland Senate’s passage of the Library Workers Empowerment Act, a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at empowering library employees across the state.
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Commentary: Md. legislators don’t know it, but their next union vote will shape our future
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Leaders in Maryland’s Democratic-held House and Senate are approaching critical votes to give faculty, staff and graduate workers at public colleges and universities the right to unionize. But, as is a common thread in state and national political discourse, this vote’s immediate impact stretches beyond four-year university workers and the “ivory tower.” More »
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Virginia State Senator Jennifer Carrol Foy urges WMATA to bargain in good faith
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"I am writing you today as I understand that you are in the opening stages of negotiations with your workers' representatives at ATU Local 689," Virginia State Senator Jennifer Carrol Foy wrote in a letter to WMATA General Manager Randy Clarke in March. "I am deeply concerned as we have heard that serious cuts for workers' wages and benefits are being proposed. In response, I strongly urge you to not just come to the table bargaining with Local 689 in good faith but also with full support for upholding workers' quality of life."
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Upcoming Meetings & Events
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Metro Washington Council Delegates Meeting
Monday, April 15, 2024 starting at 6:30 PM
In person at IBEW Local 26 ( 4371 Parliament Place, Lanham, MD)
At the next meeting of Delegates to the Metro Washington Council, AFL-CIO we will hold an election for Treasurer and accept nominations for one seat on the Executive Board. Delegates, register now for next Monday's meeting.
Tri-Counties Committee on Political Education
Tuesday April 16 at 6:00 PM
In person at American Legion (6330 Robert S Crain Hwy, La Plata, MD 20646)
No registration required
DC Committee on Political Education
Wednesday April 17 at 3:00 PM
Register for the Zoom meeting
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See you Friday for Evening with Labor 2024!
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Thank you to everyone who registered for Evening with Labor 2024! Ticket sales for this year's event are now closed. We look forward to celebrating together on Friday, April 12, at Martin's Crosswinds in Greenbelt, MD!
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