Master ConcessionAir workers hold informational picket at National Airport
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Airport workers, members of UNITE HERE Local 23, and allies walked an informational picket line at Reagan National Airport last week as Master ConcessionAir restaurant workers demanded a fair process to decide on unionizing before the holiday travel season. “We won’t stop until we get the same respect that thousands of other airport workers already have.” Read more »
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Washington Teachers’ Union ratifies new contract with 96% support
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Members of the Washington Teachers’ Union overwhelmingly approved a new contract last week by a landslide vote. “Out of the 3,000 members who voted, 2,880 (96%) voted for this new contract! Thank you again to the many individuals and organizations who supported us in getting this contract over the finish line!” Read more »
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Arlington Transit workers reach deal with Transdev on a new contract
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Arlington Transit (ART) workers, represented by ATU Local 689, reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with Transdev last week. After months of negotiations, the agreement marks a major step forward for the workers of ART and would be the first contract for ART workers since they voted overwhelmingly to be represented by ATU Local 689 earlier this year. Read more »
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Governor Moore speaks at AFSCME Maryland event
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"AFSCME Maryland is Maryland’s heartbeat," said Governor Wes Moore at a union event this weekend. "We gave state workers a raise – not once, but twice. We signed legislation to extend collective bargaining rights to over 7,000 state supervisors and public library workers. And we partnered with AFSCME and the U.S. Department of Labor to provide $23 million in backpay to State employees who’d been underpaid by our predecessors."
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Sign the pledge: Solidarity with hotel workers on strike nationwide
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Sponsor a family this holiday season
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Every year at holiday time, the Community Services Agency of the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO provides holiday baskets to families who could use a little extra support. Affiliates can participate by making a financial contribution, collecting grocery store gift cards, or adopting a family. Download the Contribution & Referral Form.
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UFCW Local 400 Phone Bank With Congressman Steny Hoyer
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Wednesday, October 30 — 5:00-8:30 PM
UFCW Local 400, Landover, MD
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Knock doors during THE FINAL WEEKEND in Prince George's County
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Saturday, November 2 — 9:30 AM
AFSCME Council 3 Office, Largo, MD
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Knock doors during THE FINAL WEEKEND in Montgomery County
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Saturday, November 2 — 10:00 AM
UFCW 1994, Gaithersburg, MD
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Phonebank every weekday evening
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Workers United MARJB Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Scramble
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Thursday, November 7, 2024
The Greebrier (White Sulfur Springs, WV)
Workers United Mid-Atlantic Regional Joint Board will host their Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Scramble on Thursday, November 7 at The Greenbrier. Sponsor a tee, play, donate a gift to the prize table, or donate. Details »
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Left: UFCW Local 400 had a great seminar last week with Macy’s shop stewards discussing our new contract, keeping our members safe, and fighting for a better work place. Right: IBEW Local 26’s Women’s Committee held their 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat last week. A spooky time was had by all!
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Today is Monday, October 28, 2024
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8 Days
until Election Day
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