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As part of the draft budget for next year, Mayor Bowser has proposed more than a dozen massive changes that would hurt union workers and working families.
Tomorrow, allies from across the region will rally in opposition to these changes and in support of workers and our communities in the DC budget. Join the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO and the Baltimore-DC Metro Building Trades Council, 32BJ SEIU, UNITE HERE Local 23 and Local 25 tomorrow starting at 8:30 AM outside the Wilson Building.
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Join us as we say NO to ending DC's Sanctuary status, repealing Initiative 82, cutting early childhood education services, weakening tenants' rights, cutting the DC Healthcare Alliance, watering down DC's Project Labor Agreement law, the lack of community benefits and good jobs in the RFK deal, and more.
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Recap: Federal Workers Town Hall
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Last week, the Metropolitan Washington Council co-hosted a town hall titled "The Battle for Public Service: Federal Workers on the Frontlines." It was a great opportunity to unite about our shared struggles in fighting for our jobs and livelihood in the midst of this current federal firestorm. The event featured Paul Osadebe of the Federal Unionist Network, Professor Joseph McCartin, APWU international President Mark Dimondstein, NTEU international Vice President Terry Scott, Elizabeth Booker Houston, and DC representatives Ankit Jain and Oye Owolewa.
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Candidate Interviews in Ward 8 Special Election
Friday June 20 — 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Teamsters Local 639
Ahead of Ward 8's special election, the DC COPE will hold in-person candidate interviews as part of our process for a potential endorsement. Interviews are open to all Executive Board Members, Delegates, and members of unions that are Affiliates of Metropolitan Washington Council. Details »
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Rally + Picket: Stop WMATA from going off the rails!
Thursday June 26 @ 8:15 AM
WMATA Building at L'Enfant Plaza
Metro's plan to start phasing out station manager presence and their future goal of removing operators from cabs in trains will make the system more unsafe for riders and workers. That's why we will be at outside the June WMATA Board meeting. Join ATU Local 689 on Thursday June 26 »
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DC Labor Happy Hour w/ Gen Union
Friday June 27 — 5:00-10:00 PM
Dew Drop Inn
Celebrate the end of Pride month with Gen Union for an evening of community building & fundraising for the Federal Worker Solidarity Fund. All workers are welcome. The labor movement thrives on solidarity, and we’d love for you to bring friends, family, and anyone passionate about workers’ rights. RSVP »
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DC Paid Family Leave Training
July 15 — 7:00 PM on Zoom
DC's Paid Family Leave program provides up to 12 weeks of pay so workers can take time off to bond with a new child or care for a family member with a serious health condition. Private sector union members in DC as well as union staff are invited to join the Community Services Agency for this training on DC's Paid Family Leave program. Register »
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Above: Congratulations to the Molly Maguires, a labor team that plays in the Think Tank Softball League that includes members from the Solidarity Center and several friends from unions and allied organizations. The team just had their first game of the 2025 season and won 11-8!
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