Tell the Senate side with public sector retirees
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In one of their final acts of the year, the U.S. Senate is expected to vote this week on legislation aimed at providing full Social Security benefits to millions of Americans.
"We will vote and every Senator will choose. Where are you? Do you stand on the side of public retirees who deserve their benefits, or bungle this golden opportunity by blocking this bill?" Senator Chuck Schumer said. Call your Senators and tell them to vote “YES” on the Social Security Fairness Act:
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Ahead of strike, GWU resident physicians win agreement
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Resident physicians at George Washington University Hospital with SEIU CIR called off a strike Monday evening after doctors said they reached a tentative labor deal. They reached the deal after a seven-hour bargaining session Monday and less than 12 hours before hundreds of residents were expected to walk off the job for three days. Read more »
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Story Cannabis workers unionize with UFCW Local 400
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Workers at Story cannabis dispensary in Hyattsville, Md. announced this week that they voted to unionize with UFCW Local 400.
“Joining together in a union is the best way for us to ensure Story provides fair wages we can live on and benefits we can depend on,” said Oluwademilade “Demi” Adewunmi who has worked at the Hyattsville dispensary for nine months. Read more »
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Capital Area Food Bank workers to hold union vote
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Workers at the Capital Area Food Bank are set to vote to unionize on January 2, 6, and 7. Workers are unionizing with the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, The NewsGuild-CWA Local 32035, and are advocating for fair compensation, a voice in workplace policies, an end to PTO blackouts, and a stronger relationship between warehouse and office staff. Read more »
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Welcome to Clint Walker of Steamfitters Local 609, and Jacqueline Giblin and Lisa Johnson of OPEIU Local 277 who were sworn in on Monday as new Delegates to the Metropolitan Washington Council AFL-CIO. We look forward to working with you!
Photo by Metropolitan Washington Council Treasurer Christopher Roell.
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Hiring Hall: Union Jobs in the DC region
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- AFL-CIO: Associate Director for Data
- AFL-CIO: Senior Researcher, Center for Transformational Organizing
- AFL-CIO: Special Projects Lead, Economic Power and Growth
- AFL-CIO: Fellowship Lawyer
- AFL-CIO: National Campaign Coordinator, Political and Field Mobilization
- AFL-CIO: Senior Events Coordinator
- AFL-CIO: Strategic Researchers & Organizers
- AFGE: Director of Legislative, Political, Mobilization
- AFGE: National Representative, District 4
- IAMAW: Research Economist
- IAMAW: Research Analyst
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters: Industrial Hygienist
- Bricklayers & Trowel Trades Pension Fund: Pre-Retirement Services Team Leader
- LIUNA: PAC Analyst
- National Nurses United: Legislative Advocate
- National Treasury Employees Union: Assistant Counsel
- Our Revolution: Organizing Coordinator
- SEIU Local 32BJ: Bilingual Regional Member Communicator
- SEIU Local 32BJ: Bilingual Administrative Assistant
- Solidarity Center: Strategic Researcher
- United Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers of America: Field Organizer, Higher Education
- UFCW: Assistant Director, Occupational Safety and Health Office
- UFCW: U.S. Payroll Staff Accountant
- UFCW: Administrative Support Specialist, Communications and Digital
- UFCW: Administrative Support Specialist, Organizing/Collective Bargaining
- Virginia Education Association: UniServ Director
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Our Affiliates are getting into the holiday spirit! LiUNA Mid-Atlantic (left) celebrated the holiday season this week, along with AFSCME Maryland (right).
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