Today, on September 11, we remember the nearly 3,000 people who were killed 23 years ago, including more than 600 union members. The loved ones lost that day included firefighters and first responders, janitorial workers, electrical workers, flight attendants and pilots, federal government staff, and many more.
"The courage and selflessness of the first responders, including the 343 firefighters who gave their lives, stand as a lasting testament to the spirit of brotherhood and sacrifice," IAFF Local 36 shared earlier. "Today, and every day, we stand united in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Their bravery will never be forgotten, and their legacy lives on through the dedication of first responders everywhere."
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Correction: Unity Health Care workers
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In Monday's edition of this newsletter we shared that unionized providers at Unity Health Care have authorized a strike. These staff are members of the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD), which represents doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants at Unity.
Support staff at Unity — including custodial staff, front desk staff, and medical assistants — are currently in the process of unionizing with Metropolitan District 1199 DC of the National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees (NUHHCE). Their effort to unionize is ongoing and it was UAPD workers who voted to authorize a strike, not NUHHCE. We apologize for the error.
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Rally with Sweetspot cannabis workers and UFCW Local 400
Thursday, Sept. 12 @ 4:20 PM
18070 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD
Workers at Sweetspot cannabis dispensary in Olney, MD will hold a union election on Friday, and community members are invited to join them for a rally the day before the vote! More details »
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Hotel workers with UNITE HERE Local 7 to picket in Baltimore
Saturday, Sept. 14 — 4:00-6:00 PM
300 Light Street, Baltimore MD
Baltimore Hotel Workers are fighting for the respect, dignity, and wages that we deserve. Join Hyatt Regency hotel workers in demanding that One Job Be Enough! More details »
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Hiring Hall: Union jobs in the DC region
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The Community Services Agency of the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO is a nonprofit organization established to improve the lives of workers and their families in the DC region. The Agency works to promote dignity and justice for all workers, and to empower unions to make our communities better places to live, work, raise a family, and retire.
CSA is looking for its next director.
Is that you or someone you know? Learn more about the role and apply.
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Top: This past Saturday, AFSCME Maryland supervisor members came together for a September Sprint kickoff event to organize our AFSCME Maryland Supervisors Union. "We're ready to vote YES so we can certify our union and begin negotiating a union contract!" Bottom: Washington Teachers' Union educators at Cardozo Education Campus in DC wore #RedForEd in support of WTU's ongoing fight for a contract for DCPS teachers.
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