Public Service Recognition Week
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It's Public Service Recognition Week! This week has been celebrated the first week of May since 1985 to honor the people who serve our nation as federal, state, county, local and tribal government employees.
To all the federal employees, Maryland state employees, transit operators, teachers, and public sector workers who serve our communities every day, we appreciate you! The DC region and the country are stronger because of your service. Thank you.
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Rally this morning: Don't cut our wages! Don't repeal or pause I-82!
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While unveiling her budget proposal yesterday, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that she wants to repeal Initiative 82, the DC law phasing out the tipped minimum wage.
This morning at 8:30 AM, restaurant workers with UNITE HERE Local 25 and allies will rally to say: "Don't use the budget to undo the will of voters and roll back wages."
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Federal Worker Phonebanking
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For the next five weeks, AFL-CIO's affiliate unions will stand firm with AFGE and other federal union members to reclaim our power. We are asking every union member to join us to phonebank potential union members and invite them to join or rejoin their union. We are taking the boss out of our business. Sign up for an upcoming phonebanking shift.
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After a powerful 6 days on the line, ATU Local 689 members at Martz Gold Line won their strike! On Tuesday last week, 689 and Martz met and reached a tentative agreement. Members ratified the agreement later that week. Major components include a cost of living agreement clause for years two and three of the contract along with substantial raises every year. Congratulations to ATU Local 689 and its members at Martz!
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Get your tickets now for Labor Night at the Nationals!
Saturday, June 14, 2025 @ 4:05 PM
Labor Night at the Nationals 2025 will take place this year on Saturday, June 14! We'll catch the 4:05 PM game against the Miami Marlins and raise funds for the Community Services Agency’s Emergency Assistance Fund. Learn more and get tickets.
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Stamp Out Hunger
Saturday, May 10
Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries. This year's event is coming up on Saturday, May 10. Learn more about how you can participate.
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Union Jobs & Career Fair
Saturday, May 10
The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee's Union Jobs & Career Fair will take place on Saturday May 10 at the Dulles Expo Center. Come learn about the benefits of apprenticeships, which combine on-the-job training with classroom instruction. and find which trade best suits you or your child. Details.
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On Thursday of last week, hundreds of union members and allies rallied for May Day. Many members of the Council's Affiliate unions spoke at the rally, and called for the solidarity and worker power we need in this moment. Thank you to everyone for your vision and leadership on this powerful day of action!
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