DC Council votes to revise the FY27 budget affecting workers
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On June 9th, the DC Council held the first of two votes for the FY27 budget.
Chairman Mendelson is adding $100 million to the Workforce Investment Account, which pays for collective bargaining agreements. Mayor Bowser’s FY27 budget proposal removed $127 million in funding set-asides for future collective bargaining agreements and non-union pay raises for city employees.
The DC Council voted to restore more than $400 million in funding to programs including the Pay Equity Fund, funding new housing vouchers, Access to Justice grants, Healthcare Alliance, the Childcare Subsidy, amongst other funding restored for social safety net programs drastically cut by Mayor Bowser's proposed FY27 budget. A second vote is expected by the end of June or July. Read more »
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AFL-CIO's President Liz Shuler and Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond Reelected
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On June 7th, at the AFL-CIO's 30th Annual Constitutional Convention, President Liz Shuler and Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond were reelected to lead the AFL-CIO for a second term.
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Watch the convention highlights »
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Press Conference: DC Election Protection and Vote-In
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On June 3rd, the DC Election Protection coalition held a press conference with the goal of ensuring every DC voter is able to fairly and fully participate in the upcoming June election.
The DC Election Protection coalition was formed to assist and protect voters by answering questions and resolving issues throughout election season.
Learn more »
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Credits: DC Board of Elections
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It's time for Early Voting!
DC
Early Vote Centers in open from Monday, June 8 through Sunday, June 14, between 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Read more »
MD
Early Vote Centers in open from Thursday, June 11, through Thursday, June 18, between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
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This Saturday: Show Our Strength - Labor Door Canvass
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Phone Banking with Predictive Dialer
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Every Tuesday and Thursday (until election day)
RSVP here»
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Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO: Delegates Meeting
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Monday, June 15 | 6:30 PM
AFL-CIO Headquarters
The June meeting of Delegates will take place on Monday, June 15th, 2026 starting at 6:30 PM at the AFL-CIO Headquarters(815 16th St NW, Washington, DC xxxxxx).
Register now for the June meeting».
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ATU 689 "Safety First" Rally
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Thursday, June 25 | 9:00 AM
Join ATU 689 for ther "Safety First" Rally in front of WMATA Headquaters. Whether its forcing bus operators to quote the fare, which increases risk for operator assaults, or rolling back roadway worker protections (rwp), WMATA is ignoring its own data and putting workers and riders at risk. View flyer»
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Handbilling with IATSE 868
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June 12, 6:45 PM
Join us at Nationals Park as we honor and recognize union members and root for the Nats as they take on the Seattle Mariners during the 17th Annual Labor Night at the Nats! A portion of ticket sales benefit the Community Services Agency. Tickets will be delivered via the MLB Ballpark App and must be accessed using the email address on the purchase. To purchase 20 tickets or more, contact Sig Meilus at [email protected]. Get tickets »
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CSA's 29th Annual Golf Tournament
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September 21, 8:00 AM
Join the Community Services Agency (CSA) for the 29th Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser benefitting CSA’s Emergency Assistance Fund for union members experiencing financial hardship.
Shotgun start at 8:00am
Check-in & light breakfast from 6:30am - 8:00am.
Deadline to register is September 3rd.
Sign up or become a sponsor
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Know Your Rights trainings with First Shift Justice Project
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