Climate justice is worker justice
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AFSCME Local 1072 member Rhonda Leneski speaks at AFL-CIO's "Climate, Equity & Jobs" convening in honor of Earth Day 2024
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Heat is the leading cause of death among workers. Millions of U.S. workers are exposed to heat in their workplaces, both outdoors and indoors, and Black and Brown workers can be the ones hardest hit.
The connection between labor, racial justice, and environmental justice was the theme of today's Climate, Equity & Jobs Convening hosted by AFL-CIO. The event discussed the challenges climate change has created for workers and the need for increasing federal funding to build a worker-friendly and sustainable green economy.
“I have worked for 27 years to keep the dorms clean for the students," Rhonda Leneski, a member of AFSCME Local 1072 and housekeeper at the University of Maryland, said at the event. "Climate change has presented a new challenge to AFSCME members and the community. In my work, climate change has created worsening working conditions for myself and my coworkers caused by stress and heat.” Watch the recorded event »
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CLUW Monthly Membership meeting
Wednesday, April 24 — 6:00 PM
Join Metro DC CLUW for our monthly membership meeting. This month we are pleased to welcome the Department of Labor's Women's Bureau to speak as part of our Women in Labor Series. Register »
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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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May Day: March with CASA for Work Permits NOW
Wednesday, May 1 — 11:30 AM
Union Station
We honor all immigrant essential workers and the dangerous work conditions they constantly endure to support their families. Hundreds of immigrant families will gather in DC to demand dignity, respect and to call on the Biden Administration to take action for all essential workers NOW! More details »
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May Day: Wreath Laying Ceremony at the historic Mother Jones Historic Marker
Wednesday, May 1 — 12:00 PM
Adelphi Maryland
On May Day, join the Labor Heritage Foundation to lay a wreath at the Mother Jones Historic Marker at Powder Mill Road & Riggs Road (near the Hillandale Baptist Church at 2601 Powder Mill Road) in Adelphi, MD.
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May Day: Rally for a Fair Contract with UNITE HERE Local 25
Wednesday, May 1 — 4:30 PM
McPherson Square
Hotel contracts are set to expire for thousands of Local 25 members in the coming months. Come out on May Day to show your solidarity with hotel workers fighting for the wages, benefits and dignity they deserve!
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May Day: Picket at National Harbor with IUOE Local 99
Wednesday, May 1 — 6:00-7:30 PM
National Harbor
International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 99 workers at The Wyndham National Harbor deserve fair treatment and on May Day they're taking that message to the streets. Join IUOE Local 99 members for a picket at National Harbor from 6:00-7:30 PM. RSVP to Eamon Clifford.
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May Day: Concert with the DC Labor Chorus
Wednesday, May 1 — 7:00 PM
Washington Ethical Society
The DC Labor Chorus will celebrate May Day with a concert on Wednesday, May 1st. Come join us! Tickets are $25 ($20 for Labor Heritage Foundation members). Get tickets »
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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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IBEW Local 26 D.A.D.'s Day Golf Outing
Monday, June 3 at Shenandoah Valley Golf Course and Bristow Manor Golf Club
Want to make a difference in the lives of the 30 million Americans suffering from diabetes? Help carry on a union tradition by supporting your community's Dollars Against Diabetes (D.A.D.’s) Day event. Get details about the Shenandoah Valley or Bristow Manor event.
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Metropolitan Washington Council news
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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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Congratulations to Workers United MARJB and the Starbucks partners at Shipleys Grant in Ellicott City, MD (top left) and the Old Keene Mill in Springfield, VA (top right) for winning their union elections this past week! Congratulations also to the ATU Local 689 members Oscar Matamoros and Martin Lopez, part of the three-person team who took home the victory crown at the "Virginia Bus Roadeo." They're headed to Portland this week to compete for the national title! And congrats to Plumbers & Gasfitters Local 5 who hosted their Industry Day last week with facility tours, live demos, and more.
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