DC Labor FilmFest: Celebrating 20 Years of Great Labor Films!
Click here for tickets. All films available now: WORK SONGS * THE LUNCHROOM * IDA B. WELLS: A PASSION FOR JUSTICE * MISS MARX * THE CHAMBERMAID * THE WHISTLE AT EATON FALLS * NASRIN * THE NEW DEAL FOR ARTISTS

Union City Radio: 7:15am daily
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The Revised NAFTA & the Fight for Workers' Rights in North America: Thu, May 27, 11am – 1pm
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Union City Radio: Your Rights at Work: Thu, May 27, 1pm – 2pm

WPFW 89.3 FM or listen online.

Latest on possible Teamsters strike/lockout at Washington Gas, Scabby The Rat at Strathmore and more labor news updates.

Free LaborFest concert by DC Musicians: Thu, May 27, 3pm – 4pm

Facebook Live

Arlington Dems Labor Caucus: Thu, May 27, 6pm – 7pm
Meeting of union members and community allies in Arlington.

LABOR GOES TO THE MOVIES podcast Movie Club discussion: Thu, May 27, 7pm – 8pm
Join podcast hosts Chris Garlock and Elise Bryant for a freewheeling discussion of the films in this year's DC Labor FilmFest!
Today's guests: Archivist and historian Lincoln Cushing is the author of All Of Us Or None: Social Justice Posters of the San Francisco Bay Area and Agitate! Educate! Organize! - American Labor Posters; Harvey Smith is the author of Berkeley and the New Deal.
PLUS: Carl Goldman (AFSCME, ret) on the brand-new film We Made Matzah Balls For The Revolution.
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The Art of Ralph Fasanella: Thu, May 27, 7pm – 8pm

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NoVA Labor Pride at Work: Thu, May 27, 7:15pm – 8:00pm

Join us for the launch of the NoVA Labor LGBTQ caucus. Greta Nicholson, IBEW Local 26, will lead the discussion. Everyone is welcome!

Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: Labor Radio on KBOO; 3rd and Fairfax; UComm Live; Heartland Labor Forum; LaborWave Radio; Laborlines.

ATU Statement on the Tragedy in San Jose: Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) International President John Costa released the following statement on the fatal shooting at a VTA rail facility in San Jose, California: “We are shocked and deeply saddened by the multiple fatalities and injuries at a shooting today at a VTA rail facility in San Jose, California. Our hearts and prayers are with our sisters, brothers and their families at ATU Local 265. We are working to provide support and assistance to the victims’ families and everyone impacted by this tragic event.”

DC Educator Wellness Center launched
The Washington Teachers Union (AFT 6), in partnership with DC City Council Chair Phil Mendelson and EVERFI, a social impact educational technology company, last week announced the launch of the DC Educator Wellness Center to provide resources for educator mental health across the District. The site offers District educators “resources focused on your own mental health: from strategies for boosting resilience, to techniques for coping with stress, and language and resources for seeking help if it is needed.”

Free LaborFest Thursday concert by DC Musicians
Jazz fans of the world, unite! Tune in at 3p Thursday for a special free Facebook Live performance by the Steve Novosel Quartet. Wade Beach (piano), Steve Novosel (bass) and Nasar Abadey (drums) will be joined by saxophonist Charlie Young for this special DC LaborFest performance, made possible by the Music Performance Trust Fund and the Washington D.C. Federation of Musicians, AFM Local 161-710. Special thanks to IATSE Local 22, which is hosting the performance at their union hall.

May Metro Council meeting highlights
Jacqueline Pogue Lyons (WTU 6), running unopposed for the MWC Executive Board vacancy created by Liz Davis’ untimely death, was elected by acclamation. Delegates also approved sending a letter to the Maryland Board of Public Works supporting the American Legion Bridge I-270 to I-70 Relief Plan. In addition to program and affiliate reports, there was a discussion of the labor response to the various re-opening plans being rolled out around the region. The meeting packet – including written program reports -- is posted here.

Today's Labor Quote: Elizabeth Falcon

“Laws are only as good as the enforcement that makes sure all employers actually play by the rules.”

Falcon is Executive Director of DC Jobs with Justice; see Workers Win Another Round In Wage Theft Battle.

TODAY'S LABOR HISTORY

This week’s Labor History Today podcast: Shootout in Matewan; General strike in KC. Last week’s show: Passaic textile strike & LAWCHA preview

The U.S. Supreme Court declares the Depression-era National Industrial Recovery Act to be unconstitutional, about a month before it was set to expire.

Among other things, the Act protected collective bargaining rights for unions - 1935

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