Affiliates take action on International Workers' Day
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On International Workers' Day last week Council Affiliates made it clear they're ready to win #MoreIn2024. Top: UNITE HERE Local 25 was joined by the Washington Teachers' Union, Workers United, 32BJ SEIU, and many more to rally and march with hotel workers as they prepare to bargain a new contract this year. Bottom left: Metro Washington Council President Sam Epps joined CASA to rally for dignity, respect and temporary protected status. Bottom right: IUOE Local 99 members picketed for a fair contract at Wyndham National Harbor.
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Mayor Bowser honors Council President Samuel Epps
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Last week DC Mayor Muriel Bowser (left) hosted a reception to welcome Samuel Epps (center) as the incoming president of the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO. Former Council President Jos Williams (right) joined the event at the MLK Library in downtown DC.
"I've gotten to know Sam Epps over many, many years," Mayor Bowser said at the event, "and I know that without hotels and great hospitality, we wouldn't be able to get anything done in this city. So I think it's notable that the Metro Washington Council AFL-CIO is going to be led by a person who comes from that tradition, who loves Washington DC, who is willing to stick his neck out for workers and for the best city in the world."
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This Teacher Appreciation Week, teachers deserve a contract
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This week is Teacher Appreciation Week and there is nothing that DC teachers deserve more than a strong new contract. This week, be sure to tell the Washington Teachers' Union members in your life that you support them getting a strong new contract.
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This National Nurses Week
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This week is also National Nurses Week, a chance to recognize the demanding work nurses do day in and day out. In their own words, DC Nurses Association members say they want fair representation, a voice on the job, and a fair contract.
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Community Services Agency seeks math instructor
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An important part of the Community Services Agency (CSA)'s Building Futures Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program is math review in a construction context. CSA is looking for an experienced contract instructor for the upcoming four-week class. We have materials. Please contact Kathleen McKirchy at [email protected] or 202 974-9226 if you are interested!
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TUESDAY: Rally for a lower PLA threshold
Tuesday May 7 — 10:30 AM
Wilson Building (1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW)
On Tuesday the DC Council will consider a bill to make more projects eligible for Project Labor Agreements (PLAs). Join DC Jobs with Justice at 10:30 AM for a rally to encourage DC Council to vote YES on this bill.
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Teamsters Local 639 Golf Scholarship Fundraiser
Friday May 10, 2024 — Upper Marlboro, MD
Our 639 Scholarship program gives back to our Local 639 community in so many ways and directly impacts the lives of our children seeking to attend college or a trade school of their choice. Learn more about the tournament and raffle.
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Stamp Out Hunger
Saturday May 11 @ 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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ASPE DC/UA5 Industry Night 2024
May 16, 2024 — 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Plumbers & Gasfitters Local 5 Training Facility (Lanham, MD)
With hands on demos in cast iron, copper, and plastic pipe, attendees will learn key joining methods. Already experienced? Attend our mini product show or listen to our specially appointed panel discussions. More details »
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IBEW Local 26 D.A.D.'s Day Golf Outing
Monday, June 3
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. More details »
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Left: ATU hosted its International Black Caucus Annual Conference last week with members from across the U.S. and Canada — including ATU Local 689 President Raymond Jackson — coming together to do the important work of empowering, engaging, and educating Black members. Right: Congratulations to Beth Barkley (left), the 2024 DC Teacher of the Year, who was honored at the White House State Dinner for Teachers! Washington Teachers' Union President Jacqueline Pogue Lyons (right) joined Barkley at the White House event.
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