Georgetown RAs vote to unionize with OPEIU Local 153
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In a decisive 79-3 (96%) vote, Georgetown University’s Resident Assistants (RAs) voted today to unionize with OPEIU Local 153. This announcement comes just 25 days after the Georgetown Resident Assistant Coalition announced their intent to form a union. Fairer pay, greater accountability, and better working conditions fueled the RAs’ effort to unionize. Read more »
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AFSCME Maryland Council 3 welcomes five Chief Stewards
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For the first time, AFSCME Maryland Council 3's contract covering 20,000 state employees in Units A, B, C, D, F, and H contains language allowing us to have five Chief Stewards! These individuals are released from their state duties for the calendar year, allowing them to focus full-time on organizing and building our union, representing members and solving workplace issues, and more. Read more »
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Chris Roell of Workers United Mid-Atlantic Regional Joint Board elected as Council Treasurer
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Congratulations and welcome to Chris Roell of Workers United Mid-Atlantic Regional Joint Board, who was elected by Delegates on Monday to serve as the next Treasurer of the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO. We look forward to your stewardship, Brother Roell!
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Enrollment now open for the next class of Building Futures
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Building Futures is a free pre-apprenticeship program for DC residents run by the Community Services Agency of the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO.
Enrollment is now open for the next class, which starts on May 22. Share the printable flier with students, recent graduates, and people you know who are considering a career in the building trades.
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Community Services Agency seeks a Case Manager
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The Community Services Agency of the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO is seeking a part-time Case Manager to work with our Building Futures pre-apprenticeship program. This position is critical to the success of the students to be able to complete the class, and to obtain jobs in the construction industry and related blue collar employment. Learn more and apply »
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Hiring Hall:
Union Jobs in the DC Region
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Thank you to all the Metro Washington Council Delegates who attended our monthly Delegates meeting this past Monday. We elected a new treasurer, accepted nominations for executive board positions, and covered other important organizational business. Thank you Delegates for your service!
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