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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.
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.
NoVA Labor Member to member Phone Bank
Wed, September 15, 6pm – 8pm
Defenders of Wildlife workers vote in union
Workers at 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, 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.”
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 [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 Rights for the TSA Workforce Act.
Today's Labor History
This week’s Labor History Today podcast: Live from The Battle of Blair Mountain! Last week's show: 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 click here for more listings!
Communications
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)
Communications Specialist, NNU, may be based in California: Oakland, Los Angeles, or Sacramento, CA, or in the Washington, DC area (Posted: 9/1/2021)
Senior Communication Specialist, ITLC, based in Silver Spring, MD (Posted: 9/1/2021)
Graphic Designer, ITLC, based in Silver Spring, MD (Posted: 9/1/2021)
Info Tech
Cloud and Infrastructure Administrator / Architect (CIA), UFCW, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 9/14/2021)
Technology and Data Administrator, UFCW, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 9/14/2021)
Information Security Officer (ISO), UFCW, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 9/14/2021)
Data Processing Specialist, AFSCME (Council 67), based in Baltimore, MD (Posted: 9/2/2021)
Misc
National Representative I-IV – AFT Organization & Field Services Department, AFT National Representatives work throughout the country (Posted: 9/1/2021)
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)
Union Staff (Posted: 9/1/2021)
Policy Director, Solidarity Center, based in Washington, DC (currently remote) (Posted: 9/14/2021)
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)
Lead Engagement Canvasser, Carolina Federation, for covering North Carolina (Posted: 9/7/2021)
Forsyth County Engagement Canvassers, Carolina Federation, for covering Forsyth County, NC (Posted: 9/7/2021)
Political
Political Accounting Apprentice, AFSCME, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 9/8/2021)
Political Action Representative I – AFSCME Political Action Department (two positions available), based in Washington, DC [Headquarters] (Posted: 8/31/2021)
Political Affairs Manager – LCV Government Affairs Department, based in Washington, DC (position is currently REMOTE) (Posted: 9/2/2021)
Legislative Representative, NTEU, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 8/31/2021)
State Political Organizer, AFT West Virginia, based in Charleston, WV (Posted: 9/13/2021)
Research
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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