Labor allies from across the region gather at Evening with Labor 2024
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What a night! Thank you to everyone who joined us for Evening with Labor 2024 on Friday. It was fantastic to see so many friends and allies, to honor leaders in our movement together, and enjoy time together to celebrate. See all the photos from this year's event »
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AFSCME wraps up a powerful 2024 legislative session
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The 2024 Maryland Legislative Session concluded at midnight on Monday, April 8, and our union has a lot to celebrate! The Green Machine passed not one but TWO bills this session that enable collective bargaining rights for over 7,000 public employees within state government and across county library systems. Read more »
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Workers at the Wydown Coffee move to unionize
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Workers at the Wydown Coffee Bar locations are moving to form a union. "Wydown management has demonstrated a consistent pattern of disregard for the concerns we have brought to their attention in recent months. We try our best to maintain a high quality of service, but we are consistently short staffed and left without the supplies and tools we need to do our jobs." Read more »
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Upcoming Meetings & Events
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Metro Washington Council Delegates Meeting
TODAY starting at 6:30 PM
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 tonight's meeting.
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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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Plumbers Local 5 Open House
Thursday, April 18 — 10:30 AM-4:00 PM
Experience firsthand what makes our industry tick with facility tours, live demos, and insightful networking opportunities. Plus, indulge in delicious treats from food trucks to keep you fueled throughout the day! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and explore. Details »
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Building Trades' Workers Memorial Mass
Thursday, April 25 — 5:00 PM
St. Camillus Catholic Church
The Building Trades' Workers Memorial Mass is a time of remembrance for those workers who were killed or injured on the jobsite. The Mass will be led by Father Brian Jordan, OFM, Labor Priest and Pastor of St. Camillus Church. ALL ARE INVITED. Rank-and-file members in the Trades, safety personnel, union leaders, OSHA officials, family, friends and elected leaders. More details »
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Union Jobs & Career Fair
Saturday, May 4 — 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Dulles Expo Center
Calling all high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors! It's never too early to explore career options! Join Plumbers & Gasfitters Local 5 at the All-Trades Career Fair on May 4th at Dulles Expo Center. Give your soon-to-be-graduates a head start in a skilled trade!
More details »
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Stamp Out Hunger
Saturday, May 11 at your mailbox
On Saturday, May 11, the National Association of Letter Carriers, AFL-CIO, UFCW, and community partners across the country are teaming up to #StampOutHunger. Leave donations of non-perishable food in a bag near your mailbox, and your letter carrier will do the rest. More details »
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It was so great to be with this year's Evening with Labor award winners (clockwise, from top left) DC Nurses Association, Washington-Baltimore News Guild, Emiliana Sparaco of NPEU/IFPTE Local 70 and Chris Biondi of Plumbers & Gasfitters Local 5. Congratulations again to all of this year's honorees!
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