Today’s Labor Calendar
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Union City Radio: 7:15am, WPFW-FM 89.3 FM
2-minute audio version of the Metro Washington Labor Council's Union City newsletter.
Three transit strike picket lines against Keolis: Woodbridge, Manassas & Leesburg: Wed, February 22, 3:30am – 5:00pm
Prince William County Transit workers (Teamsters Local 639) - 3:30 am to 5 pm
14700 Potomac Mills Rd, Woodbridge,VA; 7850 Doane Drive, Manassas, VA
Loudoun County Transit workers (ATU Local 689) - 3:30 am to 3 pm; 43031 Loudoun Center Place, Leesburg Metro DC CLUW Membership Meeting: Wed, February 22, 6pm – 7pm
The Metro Washington chapter of CLUW will meet virtually with special guest Metro Washington Labor Council President Dyana Forester.
Fairfax County Dems Labor Caucus: Wed, February 22, 7pm – 8pm
Monthly meeting for union members and friends of labor who live or work in Fairfax County. |
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Lots of metro-area labor activity on Twitter yesterday, from winning new contracts to legislative action; here are some selected photos and tweets. Always be sure to tag us @dclabor so we can retweet and feature you in Union City! |
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Sodexo workers at William & Mary win 1st contract
“JUST RATIFIED: a first contract for Sodexo workers at William & Mary!” tweeted UNITE HERE Local 23. “Workers will have: minimum $3/hr raises by Sept 2023, union health insurance, pension, job protection and lots more! Congratulations to everyone who fought for this victory!” |
Biden talks up labor and jobs at local union hall
“Honored to have the @POTUS at #IBEW Local 26 in Maryland to talk about how union workers are building our economy back better,” tweeted IBEW last Wednesday. “When @POTUS comes to town to talk about creating jobs, strengthening the labor movement, and building an economy from the working class out — Local 689 is there to listen,” added ATU 689. |
MD higher ed workers support voice on the job
“Last week, AFSCME members Renee Nadreau, Geron Mackall, and Christal Cooper came down to Annapolis to voice their support for SB 298/HB183,” tweeted AFSCME Maryland. “This legislation would give state and higher education supervisors and managers a voice at the bargaining table!” #AFSCMEinAnnapolis |
Caseworkers tell MD lawmakers about violence at work
“AFSCME Local 112 members testified at the DHS Budget Hearing today,” AFSCME MD tweeted yesterday. “Tami Morningstar, a caseworker at the Baltimore County DSS, shared her personal experience being attacked at work and called for a comprehensive workplace violence prevention program and better safety measures.” |
Baltimore mayor supports Walters Art Museum workers
"Fair pay, Fair benefits, and Safe work environments," tweeted Baltimore mayor Brandon Scott last week. "SB 284 is about ensuring that ALL @waltersunited employees have a seat at the table and a voice in basic rights. Let’s make sure that we don’t leave anyone behind in the fight to pass collective bargaining legislation." |
SMART move on two-person crew bill
“Congratulations to SMART-Transportation Division and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen on a successful hearing in support of the two person crew bill!” tweeted the Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO. |
UMD grads speak out for union rights
Testifying in favor of HB 275 giving collective bargaining rights to professors and graduate assistants at UMD. #FearlessStudents |
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Today’s Labor History
This week’s Labor History Today podcast: Celebrating Black History Month. Last week’s show: Domestic worker, Mother of the Movement.
Representatives of the Knights of Labor and the United Mine Workers meet in St. Louis with 20 other organizations to plan the founding convention of the People’s Party. Objectives: end political corruption, spread the wealth, and combat the oppression of the rights of workers and farmers - 1892
Albert Shanker dies at age 68. He served as president of New York City’s United Federation of Teachers from 1964 to 1984 and of the American Federation of Teachers from 1974 to 1997 – 1997
David Prosten |
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Hiring Hall: DC-area union jobs, plus click here for more listings! |
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Administrative
Confidential Legal Secretary, AFGE, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 2/17/2023) District of Columbia
Government Affairs Administrative Associate, LCV, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 2/16/2023) District of Columbia
Communications
Campaign Communications Manager, PowerSwitch Action, remote or based out of a partner office (partner cities include: San Jose, Chicago, and New York) (Posted: 2/17/2023)
Assistant Editor, SIU (Seafarers International Union), based in Camp Springs, MD (Posted: 2/16/2023) Maryland
Legal
Assistant General Counsel – Healthcare Division, SEIU, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 2/15/2023) District of Columbia
Associate General Counsel – Political / Governance, SEIU, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 2/15/2023) District of Columbia
Misc
Customer Service Representative, AFGE, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 2/17/2023) District of Columbia
Pressman I – Grade 8, CWA, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 2/16/2023) District of Columbia
Executive Director, DMO (Democratic Municipal Officials). based in Washington, DC (requires regular travel) (Posted: 2/17/2023) District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
Occupational Safety Professional/ Industrial Hygienist (Entry Level) – Safety & Health Department, IBT, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 2/15/2023)
Deputy Director – State Power Program, SEIU, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 2/16/2023) District of Columbia
Workforce Development and Training Manager, UFCW, based in Washington, DC (on-site) (Posted: 2/17/2023) District of Columbia
Organizing
Organizer, SEIU 500, based in Gaithersburg, MD (Posted: 2/17/2023) Maryland
Community Organizer, APRI (Memphis A. Philip Randolph Institute), based in Memphis/Rural West TN (Posted: 2/21/2023)
Research
Labor Advocate I – Research and Collective Bargaining Services, AFSCME, based in Washington, DC (Posted: 2/17/2023) District of Columbia
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