Workers at MOM’s Organic Market in College Park, Md. have resoundingly voted down an effort that attempted to decertify UFCW Local 400 from the store. The attempt was backed by the National Right to Work Committee, an anti-union organization based in Northern Virginia. Workers voted 22–9 in favor of remaining unionized with UFCW Local 400. Read more »

At the November meeting of the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO, we were honored to swear in four new Delegates from Steamfitters Local 602. Welcome to Ray Black, Andrew Brown, Tommy Gifford, and Tiffany Brys, and thank you for your service to the Metro Council!

From Apprenticeship to Contractor: The Lifecycle of a Tradeswoman
Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 — 6:00-7:30 PM
This National Apprenticeship Week, join the U.S. Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau for a webinar exploring the career journeys of tradeswomen. This event will feature insights from tradeswomen at various stages in their careers, including apprentices, journeymen, foremen, and project managers. Register »

National Apprenticeship Week All Trades Open House
Friday, Nov 22, 2024 — 10:00am-5:00pm
Plumbers & Gasfitters Local 5 (500 Forbes Blvd., Lanham MD)
Join Bricklayers Local 1, Plumbers & Gasfitters Local 5, Ironworkers Local 4, Insulators and Allied Workers Local 24, IBEW Local 26, IUOE Locals 77 & 99, SMART 100, Steamfitters Local 602, Carpenters Local 197, and the Finishing Trades for an open house about their apprenticeship programs, including tours, exhibits, demos, and food.  Details and registration »