TODAY'S LABOR CALENDAR; click here for complete and latest listings
Union City Radio: 7:15am daily
WPFW-FM 89.3 FM; 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 (map) 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 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.
Arlington Dems Labor Caucus: Thu, March 24, 6pm – 7pm Meeting for union members and friends of labor in Arlington,
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 here.
Wizards Labor Night: Tuesday, March 29⋅7:00 – 11:00pm Wizards’ vs Chicago Bulls; benefits the Community Services Agency.
CLICK HERE for tickets. |
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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 had 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 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. Read more here.
- Catholic Labor Network |
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| 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.”
Read more here. Donations to the ITUC Relief Fund can be made here. |
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Final quarter for Wizards Labor Night
With less than a week before the first-ever 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.”
CLICK HERE to order individual tickets ($19 - $175); for group sales, contact Grant Mintz: 202-661-5075; [email protected]. |
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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. CLICK HERE to add your name to the petition urging support for the nomination. |
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Today's Labor History
This week’s Labor History Today podcast: Jane Street and the Rebel Maids of Denver. Last week's episode: Union women heroes, past and present.
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.
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Hiring Hall: DC-area union jobs, plus click here for more listings! |
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Administrative
Senior Office Administrator AFL-CIO – Political, Electoral and Issues Mobilization, based in Washington, DC [Headquarters] (Posted: 3/17/2022)
Administrative Assistant II – AFSCME Organizing and Field Services Department, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/15/2022) District of Columbia
Secretary – Executive Office (Headquarters), APWU, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/9/2022) District of Columbia
Executive Assistant, LIUNA, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/8/2022) Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia
Executive Administrative Assistant, Working America, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/8/2022) District of Columbia
Staff Accountant, ALPA, based in Tysons (McLean), VA (Posted: 3/16/2022) Virginia
Communications
Communications & Organizing Manager, APALA, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/16/2022) District of Columbia
Communications Specialist, APWU, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/11/2022) District of Columbia
Digital Communications Strategist, JWJ, based in Washington, DC (willing to consider remote work arrangements) (Posted: 3/15/2022) District of Columbia
Media Strategist, JWJ, based in Washington, DC (willing to consider remote work arrangements) (Posted: 3/15/2022) District of Columbia
Communications Specialist, UNITE HERE, may be based in Washington, DC or Philadelphia, PA (Posted: 3/11/2022) District of Columbia, Pennsylvania
Info Tech
Network Operating Systems Administrator (Helpdesk Technician), CWA, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/14/2022) District of Columbia
Full Stack Microsoft .Net Web Forms Developer, IAM, based in Upper Marlboro, MD (Posted: 3/17/2022) Maryland
Legal
(NVAC) Staff Counsel – AFGE General Counsel’s Office, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/16/2022) District of Columbia
Misc
Deputy Director – AFGE Membership and Organization Department, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/18/2022) District of Columbia
Membership Data Assistant – AFSCME Data & Analytics Department, based in Washington, DC [Headquarters] (Posted: 3/22/2022) District of Columbia
Health and Safety Advocate – AFSCME Research and Collective Bargaining Department, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/11/2022) District of Columbia
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
Facility Supervisor, MSEA, based in Annapolis, MD (Posted: 3/12/2022) District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
Strategic Membership Program Manager, SEIU, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/9/2022) District of Columbia
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
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
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
Director of Education, SMART, based in Washington, DC (or Remote) (Posted: 3/14/2022) District of Columbia
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
Program Officer III for Mexico, Solidarity Center, based in Washington, DC (hybrid telework/in-person schedule) (Posted: 3/17/2022) District of Columbia
Project Accountant III for Mexico – Finance, Solidarity Center, based in Washington, DC (hybrid telework/in-person schedule) (Posted: 3/17/2022) District of Columbia
Digital Campaigner, UFR (United for Respect), may be worked from anywhere in the United States (fully remote, even post-pandemic) (Posted: 3/10/2022)
Senior Development Manager, Working America, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/8/2022) District of Columbia
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
Instructional Designer, Full-Time, ITLC (International Transportation Learning Center), based in Silver Spring, MD (or remotely) (Posted: 3/15/2022) Maryland
UniServ Director – Member Representation, MCEA, based in Rockville, MD (Posted: 3/9/2022) Maryland
UniServ Director, MSEA, available in Maryland (Posted: 3/12/2022) Maryland (National search)
Facility Supervisor, MSEA, based in Annapolis, MD (Posted: 3/12/2022) District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
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
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
Reciprocity and New Participants Group Supervisor, UANPF (United Association National Pension Fund) , based in Alexandria, VA (Posted: 3/9/2022) Virginia
Organizing
Assistant Director – AFSCME Organizing and Field Services Department, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/11/2022) District of Columbia
Organizing Director, DC JWJ, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/10/2022) District of Columbia
Organizer, LIUNA-MAROC (Laborers' Mid-Atlantic Regional Organizing Coalition), based in Washington, DC; Maryland; Virginia (Posted: 3/21/2022) District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
Senior Digital Organizing Training Coordinator, SEIU, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 3/8/2022) District of Columbia
Organizer, LIUNA-MAROC, based in Charleston, WV (Posted: 3/21/2022) West Virginia
Lead Organizer, SEIU 32BJ, based in the Richmond, VA Area – Multiple Campaigns (Posted: 3/10/2022) Virginia
Organizing Positions, SEIU 32BJ, based in the Richmond, VA area (Posted: 3/10/2022) Virginia |
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