September 15-October 15 marks Hispanic Heritage Month, a time when we celebrate the contributions and influence of Hispanic culture to the nation's achievements, culture, and history.

Hispanic and Latino workers make our lives, our workplaces and our labor movement stronger. We rise in unwavering solidarity with these communities now and always.

Members of Workers United MARJB at Pure Star Laundry (Local 1071-3) at the National Habor in MD recently ratified a new three-year contract. The new contract includes across-the-board wage increases and extra personal and sick days. The contract vote was 100% yes! Congratulations, Workers United MARJB members!

Members of the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) won a new three-year agreement with The Washington Ballet. This agreement includes raises to Artists’ wage scales, improves financial barriers that prevent dancers from entering the industry, guarantees earlier schedule postings, safer working conditions, better travel standards, and stronger protections across the board. Congratulations, AGMA members!

Science Funding Town Hall
Saturday September 20 @ 1 PM
Let's talk about how we can protect life-saving science against proposed funding cuts. Join academic researchers with UAW as well as NIH Fellows United, Johns Hopkins PRO, the University of Maryland Graduate Labor Union, Senator Angela Alsobrooks, and Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman. Register to attend.

26th Annual Golf Tournament 2025
Monday, September 22 @ 8 AM

On Monday September 22, the Community Services Agency (CSA) of the Metropolitan Washington Council AFL-CIO will host the 26th annual Benefit Golf Tournament. This annual event is a fundraiser for CSA's Emergency Assistance Fund for union members. Make a donation to the Assistance Fund in celebration of Monday's event.

Training on DC's Paid Family Leave program
September 22 @ 7 PM on Zoom
DC's Paid Family Leave program provides up to 12 weeks of paid time off for any worker to care for a new baby or family member. Learn about this program at a virtual training with the Community Services Agency and First Shift Justice Project on September 22 at 7:00 PM. Private sector union members in DC as well as union staff are invited to join this session to learn about the program and its benefits. Register to attend.

Immigrant Worker Solidarity Training
Thursday September 25 @ 8 PM on Zoom
In the face of increased ICE activity and the federal takeover of law enforcement across the United States, making a plan to protect yourself and your community is critical. Join NPEU for an online training on how to make a plan to defend our workplaces and our immigrant comrades. Register to attend.

Labor Night @ DC United
Saturday October 4 @ 2:30 PM
Get ready for an exhilarating Labor Night at Audi Field! Join us at 2:30 PM as DC United takes on Charlotte FC in an unforgettable showdown. Not only will you witness thrilling soccer action, but you’ll also be supporting a great cause—$5 from every ticket sold will be donated to the Community Services Agency! Buy individual tickets here. For orders of 10 tickets or more, contact Eliyana at [email protected] or 202-335-4417.

At the September meeting of Delegates to the Metropolitan Washington Council which took place at IBEW Local 26 on Monday, President Epps welcomed new Delegates from the Washington Teachers' Union, Insulators and Allied Workers. Local 24, and ATU Local 689. Welcome, Sam, René, and Brian — thank you for your services as Delegates!