LABOR CALENDAR
DC “Workers First Caravan” (Arlington VA staging location): Wed, June 17, 11:00am – 11:45am DC “Workers First Caravan” (Silver Spring MD Caravan Staging Location): Wed, June 17, 11:00am – 11:45am
Union City Radio: Your Rights at Work: Thu, June 18, 1pm – 2pm 
Metro Washington Council and Community Services Agency staff are teleworking; reach them at the contact numbers and email addresses here. Driving for justice
More than a thousand union members will hits DC streets today in the Workers First Caravan for Racial and Economic Justice, the headline event of a massive national mobilization with hundreds of actions calling for bold policies to confront the three crises facing America: a public health pandemic, an economic free fall and long-standing structural racism. They’ll meet at two staging locations at 11a (see Calendar above) and then head to the U.S. Capitol. Representing those employed in health care, public education, public service, hospitality and more, workers will call on lawmakers to act now to save our nation, save our economy and save workers’ lives. The Workers First Caravan is organized by AFSCME, AFT, IUPAT, IBT, UFCW, UNITE HERE and the AFL-CIO. 
Nation's largest food drive re-emerges this week in novel fashion
Every year the National Association of Letter Carriers' food drive helps to stock food banks in the Metro Washington region and around the country. COVID-19 prevented the usual food drive this year, but starting this week, millions of generous Americans who normally leave food by their mailbox on the second Saturday in May for letter carriers to collect can now make contributions to support area food banks. "Area food banks are in touch with the dietary needs and preferences of their communities" says CSA Executive Director Sonte DuCote "Every dollar counts toward keeping area families from going hungry and maintaining healthy nutrition," she added. Click here to find a food bank near you. If you make a contribution, CSA would love to hear from you. Email your name, the food bank you chose and a photo to [email protected] Today's Labor Quote: Transport Workers Union “Racism and economic injustice are tied at the hip and in this moment we must remind ourselves that the trade union movement at its best is a powerful force against these poisons. Both on the job and in the street we have fought for fair treatment, decent wages, healthcare, family leave, and retirement security for all workers regardless of race or gender.” 
Today's Labor History
Susan B. Anthony goes on trial in Canandaigua, N.Y. for casting her ballot in a federal election the previous November, in violation of existing statutes barring women from the vote - 1873
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