Labor unions + residents push Senate to avert $1 billion hit to DC budget; fight now goes to the House
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On Friday the Senate unanimously passed a stand-alone bill to allow the District to continue with its 2025 budget without interruption after House Republican lawmakers passed a spending bill that effectively canceled it — a stunning turnaround. The Washington Teachers' Union, ATU Local 689, and thousands of DC Public School students and local residents came together to stop the attack on DC's autonomy. The bill will head to the House of Representatives next week.
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Hundreds rally in Maryland over labor-friendly legislation
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Hundreds of union members from across the state and region joined the "Whose Side Are You On" rally on Monday at Lawyers Mall at the State House in Annapolis to call on lawmakers to pass labor-friendly legislation. Union leaders spoke as many in the crowd carried signs and chanted to members of the Maryland General Assembly. Watch the coverage »
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IATSE President Matthew D. Loeb meets with Kennedy Center workers amid recent cancellations
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Last week IASTE President Matthew Loeb visited the Kennedy Center amidst rising cancellations after President Trump installed himself as the new Board president. "It is our hope the Center can continue to offer the best to the public when it comes to promoting world-class productions, while protecting freedom of speech and expression, free of censorship in the spirit of foundational democratic values.” Read more »
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Federal court orders reinstatement of fired federal probationary employees
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In February, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled that OPM's firing of probationary federal workers was illegal.
On Thursday, the court ordered fired workers be reinstated. AFGE, AFSCME, United Nurses Associations of California, and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO are leading the fight. Read more »
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Upcoming job fairs
Multiple Dates
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Rally to Save USPS
Sunday, March 23 @ 3 PM
900 Brentwood Road NE
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On Sunday, March 23, NALC branches are hosting local rallies to say "Hell no!" to dismantling the Postal Service. With branches holding events nationwide on the same day, we are sending a clear, unified mes sage: Hands off USPS! Join the DC action »
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Donate to the Federal Worker Solidarity Fund
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Federal workers dedicate their careers to our communities. Now, it's time for everyone to have their backs. Donations are now open for our Federal Worker Solidarity Fund for the DC region. Donate to the Fund or apply for support »
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Sponsor Evening with Labor 2025
Saturday, April 26, 2025
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Left: The Yeses have it! Congrats to Workers United MARJB and Alsco Laundry members in Lanham, MD - Local 1071-2, who recently ratified overwhelmingly a new union contract. Right: Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 1 of MD, VA & DC hosted their 161st Annual Bullroast bringing together retired union members to celebrate and reflect.
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