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Another step for climbing gym workers

Domestic Workers Bill of Rights proposed in DC

ATU makes donation to ITUC Ukrainian refugee relief effort

Final quarter for Wizards Labor Night

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

Union City Radio: 7:15am daily
WPFW-FM 89.3 FM; [link removed] click here to hear today's report

Wednesdays with Warner for the PRO Act: Wed, March 23, 8:15am - 9:15am

Windmill Hill Park, 500 South Lee St., Alexandria VA ([link removed] map)

[link removed] Fairfax County Dems Labor Caucus: Wed, March 23, 7pm - 8pm

The agenda will include an update on the Starbucks campaign and on county employee collective bargaining.

"Women: Work and A Better Future": Thu, March 24, 1pm - 2pm

Facebook: Metro Washington Council AFL-CIO

Union City Radio: Your Rights at Work: Thu, March 24, 1pm - 2pm

WPFW 89.3 FM or [link removed] listen online.
Guests: Gus Mason, organizer at Movement Crystal City; Johnnie Kallas, Cornell's Labor Tracker Project; Lane Demas: Game of Privilege: An African American History of Golf.

[link removed] Arlington Dems Labor Caucus: Thu, March 24, 6pm - 7pm

Meeting for union members and friends of labor in Arlington,

[link removed] CLUW-DC program: A Dialogue About Heart Disease: Thu, March 24, 7pm - 9pm

Features CLUW president Elise Bryant and guest speaker Dr. Patricia Davidson.

Virtual Benefit for the Triangle Fire Memorial: Thu, March 24, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition presents a Virtual Benefit for the Triangle Fire Memorial, with the support of the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene. For more information and to RSVP, click [link removed] here.


Wizards Labor Night: Tuesday, March 29⋅7:00 - 11:00pm

Wizards' vs Chicago Bulls; benefits the Community Services Agency.
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Another step for climbing gym workers

Workers at Movement Crystal City (formerly Earth Treks) are likely to become the nation's first unionized climbing gym after the NLRB issued a final ruling on Monday. Movement workers hadhttp://www.dclabor.org/home/workers-united-wins-foothold-at-earthtreks voted 28 - 14 in favor of unionization last fall, but the company filed several objections, all of which have now been dismissed. "As skilled employees who build the culture and member experience our gym is known for, we want a union to ensure we have a voice on decisions that impact our community," said organizer Wendy Low. "We are so excited to come to the bargaining table in good faith and use our voice." Movement, now owned by El Cap, is the largest chain of climbing gyms in the country. No word yet on whether they'll appeal the Board's ruling and further delay the process.

Tune in on [link removed] WPFW's Your Rights At Work labor radio show this Thursday, when Movement organizer Gus Mason will be a guest.

Domestic Workers Bill of Rights proposed in DC

Few workers are at greater risk of exploitation than domestic workers. Nannies, au pairs, house cleaners, home health aides - all too often these workers work alone under the supervision of their employer, and under informal and precarious work arrangements. Sexual harassment and wage theft are frequent occurrences. To make matters worse, they have historically been excluded from coverage under labor and employment laws. That may be about to change in Washington DC. On Tuesday, March 15, DC Councilmember Elissa Silverman announced release of the DC Domestic Workers Employment Rights Amendment Act. [link removed] Read more here.

- Catholic Labor Network

ATU makes donation to ITUC Ukrainian refugee relief effort

The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) today announced a donation of $25,000 to the International Trade Union Confederation Relief Fund to provide immediate support to Ukrainian refugees.

"We are beyond inspired by the strength and courage of the Ukrainian people bravely defending their country in this war with Russia," said ATU International President John Costa. "Many Ukrainian civilians have tragically lost their lives. Families have been torn apart and forced to flee their homes amid the destruction and violence of the war. We are hopeful that this donation for the millions of refugees will help those most in need of care."

[link removed] Read more here. Donations to the ITUC Relief Fundhttps://bit.ly/ITUC-Ukraine-Relief can be made here.

Final quarter for Wizards Labor Night

With less than a week before the first-ever [link removed] Wizards Labor Night, there's still time to get your tickets for the March 29 game between the Wizards and the Chicago Bulls. "This is sure to be an exciting game and it's a wonderful opportunity to support our very own Community Services Agency," says MWC president Dyana Forester, who also serves as Board President for CSA, which will receive $5 for each ticket sold. "We really appreciate the support from those who have already purchased tickets," added CSA Executive Director Letycia Pastrana. "Every dollar raised will directly aid local union families in need."

[link removed] CLICK HERE to order individual tickets ($19 - $175); for group sales, contact Grant Mintz: 202-661-5075; mailto:[email protected] [email protected].

Today's Labor Quote: Jim Clyburn

"This is a glass ceiling that took far too long to shatter, and I commend President Biden for taking a sledgehammer to it."

Congressman from South Carolina, referring to President Biden's nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court. [link removed] CLICK HERE to add your name to the petition urging support for the nomination.

 

Today's Labor History

This week's Labor History Today podcast: [link removed] Jane Street and the Rebel Maids of Denver. Last week's episode: [link removed] Union women heroes, past and presenthttps://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-aig59-11ba460 .


March 23
Norris-La Guardia Act restricts injunctions against unions and bans yellow dog contracts, which require newly-hired workers to declare they are not union members and will not join one - 1932

Five days into the Post Office's first mass work stoppage in 195 years, President Nixon declares a national emergency and orders 30,000 troops to New York City to break the strike. The troops didn't have a clue how to sort and deliver mail: a settlement came a few days later - 1970

Coalition of Labor Union Women founded in Chicago by some 3,000 delegates from 58 unions and other organizations - 1974

March 24

Groundbreaking on the first section of the New York City subway system, from City Hall to the Bronx. According to the New York Times, this was a worker's review of the digging style of the well-dressed Subway Commissioners: "I wouldn't give th' Commish'ners foive cents a day fer a digging job. They're too shtiff" - 1900

- David Prosten.

 

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

Administrative

[link removed] Senior Office Administrator AFL-CIO - Political, Electoral and Issues Mobilization, based in Washington, DC [Headquarters] (Posted: 3/17/2022)

[link removed] Administrative Assistant II - AFSCME Organizing and Field Services Department, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/15/2022) District of Columbia

[link removed] Secretary - Executive Office (Headquarters), APWU, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/9/2022) District of Columbia

[link removed] Executive Assistant, LIUNA, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/8/2022) Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

[link removed] Executive Administrative Assistant, Working America, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/8/2022) District of Columbia
[link removed] Staff Accountant, ALPA, based in Tysons (McLean), VA (Posted: 3/16/2022) Virginia

Communications
[link removed] Communications & Organizing Manager, APALA, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/16/2022) District of Columbia

[link removed] Communications Specialist, APWU, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/11/2022) District of Columbia
[link removed] Digital Communications Strategist, JWJ, based in Washington, DC (willing to consider remote work arrangements) (Posted: 3/15/2022) District of Columbia

[link removed] Media Strategist, JWJ, based in Washington, DC (willing to consider remote work arrangements) (Posted: 3/15/2022) District of Columbia

[link removed] Communications Specialist, UNITE HERE, may be based in Washington, DC or Philadelphia, PA (Posted: 3/11/2022) District of Columbia, Pennsylvania

Info Tech

[link removed] Network Operating Systems Administrator (Helpdesk Technician), CWA, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/14/2022) District of Columbia
[link removed] Full Stack Microsoft .Net Web Forms Developer, IAM, based in Upper Marlboro, MD (Posted: 3/17/2022) Maryland

Legal
[link removed] (NVAC) Staff Counsel - AFGE General Counsel's Office, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/16/2022) District of Columbia

Misc

[link removed] Deputy Director - AFGE Membership and Organization Department, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/18/2022) District of Columbia

[link removed] Membership Data Assistant - AFSCME Data & Analytics Department, based in Washington, DC [Headquarters] (Posted: 3/22/2022) District of Columbia

[link removed] Health and Safety Advocate - AFSCME Research and Collective Bargaining Department, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/11/2022) District of Columbia

[link removed] Program Assistant - Energy Employees Unit, CPWR (The Center for Construction Research and Training), based in Silver Spring, MD (Posted: 3/17/2022) Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

[link removed] Facility Supervisor, MSEA, based in Annapolis, MD (Posted: 3/12/2022) District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
[link removed] Strategic Membership Program Manager, SEIU, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/9/2022) District of Columbia

[link removed] Senior Policy Analyst, SEIU (1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East), based out of Baltimore, MD (for covering Maryland/DC) (Posted: 3/12/2022) District of Columbia, Maryland

[link removed] Field Director, SEIU (Local 32BJ), based in New York, NY; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; or Washington, DC (Posted: 3/10/2022) District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania

[link removed] Bilingual Airports Grievance Representative, SEIU (Local 32BJ), based in Boston, MA; Washington, DC; or Philadelphia, PA (Posted: 3/10/2022) District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania

[link removed] Director of Education, SMART, based in Washington, DC (or Remote) (Posted: 3/14/2022) District of Columbia

[link removed] Deputy Regional Program Director for the Americas, Solidarity Center, based in Washington, DC (hybrid telework/in-person schedule) (Posted: 3/17/2022) District of Columbia

[link removed] Program Officer III for Mexico, Solidarity Center, based in Washington, DC (hybrid telework/in-person schedule) (Posted: 3/17/2022) District of Columbia

[link removed] Project Accountant III for Mexico - Finance, Solidarity Center, based in Washington, DC (hybrid telework/in-person schedule) (Posted: 3/17/2022) District of Columbia

[link removed] Digital Campaigner, UFR (United for Respect), may be worked from anywhere in the United States (fully remote, even post-pandemic) (Posted: 3/10/2022)

[link removed] Senior Development Manager, Working America, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/8/2022) District of Columbia

[link removed] Program Assistant - Energy Employees Unit, CPWR (The Center for Construction Research and Training), based in Silver Spring, MD (Posted: 3/17/2022) Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

[link removed] Instructional Designer, Full-Time, ITLC (International Transportation Learning Center), based in Silver Spring, MD (or remotely) (Posted: 3/15/2022) Maryland

[link removed] UniServ Director - Member Representation, MCEA, based in Rockville, MD (Posted: 3/9/2022) Maryland
[link removed] UniServ Director, MSEA, available in Maryland (Posted: 3/12/2022) Maryland (National search)

[link removed] Facility Supervisor, MSEA, based in Annapolis, MD (Posted: 3/12/2022) District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia

[link removed] Union Training Fund Recruiter / Social Services Navigator, UNITE HERE (UNITE HERE Local 23 and Employer Training Fund), work is hybrid: remote and on site in Silver Spring MD (Posted: 3/12/2022) Maryland

[link removed] Deep Canvass Lead Trainer, DHNC (Down Home North Carolina), location is flexible within North Carolina (Posted: 3/21/2022) Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

[link removed] Reciprocity and New Participants Group Supervisor, UANPF (United Association National Pension Fund) , based in Alexandria, VA (Posted: 3/9/2022) Virginia

Organizing

[link removed] Assistant Director - AFSCME Organizing and Field Services Department, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/11/2022) District of Columbia
[link removed] Organizing Director, DC JWJ, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/10/2022) District of Columbia

[link removed] Organizer, LIUNA-MAROC (Laborers' Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition), based in Washington, DC; Maryland; Virginia (Posted: 3/21/2022) District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia

[link removed] Senior Digital Organizing Training Coordinator, SEIU, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/8/2022) District of Columbia
[link removed] Organizer, LIUNA-MAROC, based in Charleston, WV (Posted: 3/21/2022) West Virginia

[link removed] Lead Organizer, SEIU 32BJ, based in the Richmond, VA Area - Multiple Campaigns (Posted: 3/10/2022) Virginia
[link removed] Organizing Positions, SEIU 32BJ, based in the Richmond, VA area (Posted: 3/10/2022) Virginia

 

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