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NoVA Labor Arts Caucus: Wed, December 2, 3pm – 5pm
Meeting for unions representing broadcast and performing arts workers
Contact Jess Speaker at [email protected] for the zoom link.

Alexandria Dems Labor Caucus: Wed, December 2, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Meeting for union members and community allies in Alexandria
Contact [email protected] for the zoom link.

Union City Radio: Your Rights at Work: Thu, December 3, 1pm – 2pm
WPFW 89.3 FM or listen online

Arlington Dems Labor Caucus: Thu, December 3, 6pm – 8pm

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‘Right to Return to Work’ clears first hurdle
The DC City Council took a major step Tuesday to protect District workers who have lost their jobs because of the pandemic, unanimously approving the “Displaced Workers Right to Reinstatement and Retention Amendment Act.” "We were very pleased that the ‘Right to Return to Work’ bill passed its first reading unanimously," UNITE HERE Local 25 Political Director Sam Epps told Union City. "Over the next two weeks, we'll be working with our allies to make sure the bill isn't watered down, and that all the workers currently in the legislation -- including restaurant workers -- are covered by its provisions." An unprecedented number of area workers – especially in the hospitality, entertainment, and service industries – have been laid off, furloughed or had their hours cut because of the pandemic. In response, MWC affiliate UNITE HERE Local 25 worked closely with allies, including DC Jobs with Justice and DC City Council members, to ensure that the workers are guaranteed the right to return to their jobs. The bill will be up for final passage by the Council in two weeks.
- David Stephen

Heather Booth to host “Radium Girls” Q&A
American civil rights activist, feminist, and political strategist Heather Booth has been confirmed to host the post-screening Q&A with Radium Girls co-directors Lydia Dean Pilcher and Ginny Mohler. The new film tells the story of a group of factory workers in the 1920s who advocate for safer work conditions after some of their colleagues become ill from radium exposure. The New York Times calls Radium Girls “a worthy entry in the category of workers’ rights movies.” Click here to RSVP for the free screening.

The Union Plus holiday giveback
We all know at least one. That fellow union member who's always looking out for everyone else but never for themselves. Union Plus is giving $1,000 to 100 extraordinary union members this holiday season in the Union Plus Holiday Giveback Contest; and you get to nominate the winners! But hurry — nominations close December 4th; click here now for details. “These extraordinary times call for some extraordinary giving,” says Union Plus.

Today’s Labor Quote: Sam Walton

“Share your profits with all your associates, and treat them as partners. In turn, they will treat you as a partner, and together you will all perform beyond your wildest expectations.”

Today's Labor History

Court documents filed in Boston say Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has agreed to pay $40 million to 87,500 Massachusetts employees who claimed the retailer denied them rest and meal breaks, manipulated time cards and refused to pay overtime - 2009

- David Prosten

Hiring Hall

Plus dozens more DC-area union jobs; click here!

Communications
Creative Media Producer, IUPAT (International Union of Painters and Allied Trades) (Posted: 11/24/2020)

Legal
Assistant Counsel, NTEU (National Treasury Employees Union) (Posted: 12/1/2020)

Misc
Union Staff, NNU (National Nurses United) (Posted: 12/1/2020)
Union Representative, WBNG (Washington-Baltimore News Guild) (Posted: 11/30/2020)

Research
Economic Research Analyst – Economics & Contracts Department, IBT (International Brotherhood of Teamsters) (Posted: 12/1/2020)
Data Analyst, ITEP (Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy) (Posted: 11/25/2020)

Political
Legislative Advocate, NNU (National Nurses United) (Posted: 12/1/2020)
Deputy Legislative Director, UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers International Union) (Posted: 11/30/2020)
State Legislative Representative, UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers International Union) (Posted: 11/30/2020)

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