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Defenders of Wildlife workers vote in union

Shuler confirmed for Womxn's Labor Leadership Symposium

Fairfax NAACP teams up with trades for virtual job fair

Today's Labor History

Today's Labor Quote

Hiring Hall: DC-area union staff jobs!!

TODAY'S LABOR CALENDAR; [link removed] click here for complete and latest listings

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Special 6-month anniversary of "Wednesdays with Warner"

Wed, September 15, 8:15am - 9:30am

Meet at Windmill Hill Park, 500 South Lee St., Alexandria, to commemorate 6 months of weekly vigils to spotlight Senator Warner's refusal to sign on to the PRO Act, the most important labor legislation in two generations. Union Veterans Council Director Will Attig will discuss how veterans fighting for freedom abroad should enjoy the freedom to organize a union when they get jobs back home. Breakfast will be served at the picnic table.

[link removed] Important Meeting of Airport Union Caucus

Wed, September 15, 2pm - 3pm

Meeting of unions representing airline and airport unions at Dulles and National Airport. We will discuss a proposed agenda improve the lives and safety of airport workers.

[link removed] NoVA Labor Member to member Phone Bank

Wed, September 15, 6pm - 8pm

Defenders of Wildlife workers vote in union
Workers at [link removed] Defenders of Wildlife have voted overwhelmingly - 70-5 -- to form a union. "As we have always said, this process is about creating a stronger, more equitable, and even more effective Defenders," tweeted the new union, [link removed] Defenders United, affiliated with OPEIU. "We know that better protected staff = better protected wildlife." What's next? "First we are going to celebrate, then, we will elect a Bargaining Committee and Shop Stewards to serve as the first representatives of our union. And finally, we will negotiate our contract!" Defenders United added that "We are incredibly thankful for the guidance and support of OPEIU and OPEIU Local 2."

Shuler confirmed for Womxn's Labor Leadership Symposium
AFL-CIO president Liz Shuler has been confirmed for the upcoming [link removed] 2021 Womxn's Labor Leadership Symposium & Awards, set for September 30-October 1. "We invite you to join womxn leaders across worker justice movements who are innovating by changing the narratives, broadening our vision of worker and community power, and implementing strategies to win," say organizers for WILL Empower (Women Innovating Labor Leadership). [link removed] Check out the two-day agenda linked here. Scholarships and student discounts are available. [link removed] Visit the website for more details about registration and sponsorship. photo: Shuler walks BCTGM Nabisco picket line.[link removed]

Fairfax NAACP teams up with trades for virtual job fair
The Fairfax County NAACP and area building trades are co-sponsoring a virtual job fair on Saturday September 25th from noon to 3 pm. Learn how to become a union electrician, plumber, carpenter, painter, HVAC technician, etc. For more information contact mailto:[email protected] [email protected].

Today's Labor Quote: LaShanda Palmer

"I don't understand why we don't even receive hazard pay, but I wish that people would really take it serious."

Palmer is a TSA officer at Philadelphia International Airport, speaking about the [link removed] Rights for the TSA Workforce Act.

Today's Labor History
This week's Labor History Today podcast: [link removed] Live from The Battle of Blair Mountain! Last week's show: [link removed] The Battle of Blair Mountain; Remembering Ed Asner.

Some 5,000 female cotton workers in and around Pittsburgh, Pa. strike for a 10-hour day. The next day, male trade unionists become the first male auxiliary when they gather to protect the women from police attacks. The strike ultimately failed - 1845

President Kennedy signs off on a $900 million public-works bill for projects in economically depressed areas - 1962

More than 350,000 members of the United Auto Workers begin what is to become a 69-day strike against General Motors - 1970

International Association of Siderographers merges with International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers - 1992

- David Prosten

Hiring Hall: DC-area union jobs, plus [link removed] click here for more listingshttp://www.dclabor.org/hiring-hall.html !

Communications
[link removed] Social Media Specialist, CNA/NNU, may be based in Oakland, CA; Glendale, CA; or the Washington, D.C. area (one position, 3 possible locations) (Posted: 9/1/2021)
[link removed] Communications Specialist, NNU, may be based in California: Oakland, Los Angeles, or Sacramento, CA, or in the Washington, DC area (Posted: 9/1/2021)
[link removed] Senior Communication Specialist, ITLC, based in Silver Spring, MD (Posted: 9/1/2021)
[link removed] Graphic Designer, ITLC, based in Silver Spring, MD (Posted: 9/1/2021)

Info Tech
[link removed] Cloud and Infrastructure Administrator / Architect (CIA), UFCW, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 9/14/2021)
[link removed] Technology and Data Administrator, UFCW, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 9/14/2021)

[link removed] Information Security Officer (ISO), UFCW, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 9/14/2021)
[link removed] Data Processing Specialist, AFSCME (Council 67), based in Baltimore, MD (Posted: 9/2/2021)

Misc
[link removed] National Representative I-IV - AFT Organization & Field Services Department, AFT National Representatives work throughout the country (Posted: 9/1/2021)
[link removed] Campaign Lead (PERIS), CWA, Travel position (Preference for candidates willing to work out of Washington, DC; Tampa, Florida; or the Florida panhandle) (Posted: 9/10/2021)
[link removed] Union Staff (Posted: 9/1/2021)
[link removed] Policy Director, Solidarity Center, based in Washington, DC (currently remote) (Posted: 9/14/2021)
[link removed] Director of Security, ATU (Amalgamated Transit Union Training and Education Center, Inc. - dba the Tommy Douglas Conference Center), based in Silver Spring, MD (Posted: 9/2/2021)
[link removed] Lead Engagement Canvasser, Carolina Federation, for covering North Carolina (Posted: 9/7/2021)
[link removed] Forsyth County Engagement Canvassers, Carolina Federation, for covering Forsyth County, NC (Posted: 9/7/2021)

Political

[link removed] Political Accounting Apprentice, AFSCME, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 9/8/2021)
[link removed] Political Action Representative I - AFSCME Political Action Department (two positions available), based in Washington, DC [Headquarters] (Posted: 8/31/2021)
[link removed] Political Affairs Manager - LCV Government Affairs Department, based in Washington, DC (position is currently REMOTE) (Posted: 9/2/2021)
[link removed] Legislative Representative, NTEU, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 8/31/2021)
[link removed] State Political Organizer, AFT West Virginia, based in Charleston, WV (Posted: 9/13/2021)

Research
[link removed] Senior Research Coordinator - Wall Street Accountability Campaigns, UFR, Remote (NY/NJ, Washington DC, or Bay Area CA preferred) (Posted: 9/13/2021)

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