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  Union City · [email protected]
March 11, 2020 at 9:46 AM

Hiring Hall: AFL-CIO demands OSHA issue emergency infectious disease standard

AFL-CIO demands OSHA issue emergency infectious disease standard Save the Date: Labor Night At The Nats 2020 Required Reading Today's Labor History Today’s La…
  Union City · [email protected]
March 9, 2020 at 9:46 AM

Hotel workers win new CBA at Hilton Baltimore; union turns focus to Marriott

Hotel workers win new CBA at Hilton Baltimore; union turns focus to Marriott 2020 Evening with Labor Update re Coronavirus House passes legislation to grant TSA officers equal workplace rights …
  Union City · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 10:46 AM

Safeway and Giant workers approve strong new contracts, avoid strike

Safeway and Giant workers approve strong new contracts, avoid strike COPE candidate interviews set for March 11 DC female labor leaders honored on Harriet Tubman Day Union Voice/Reader…
  Union City · [email protected]
March 4, 2020 at 10:45 AM

Info/resources on the Coronavirus Outbreak

Info/resources on the Coronavirus Outbreak Two days until strike vote at Safeway Open Markets Institute staff organizes Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor Hist…
  Evening with Labor Committee · [email protected]
March 2, 2020 at 10:33 PM

Evening with Labor ad deadline extended!

  METRO WASHINGTON COUNCIL AFL-CIO John: The deadline for 2020 Evening with Labor program book ads and dinner tickets has been extended to this Friday, March 6! Click here for more info and here to download the order form or email [email protected] or call Chris at 202-974-8153. T…
  Union City · [email protected]
March 2, 2020 at 10:46 AM

Strike still looms at Safeway

Strike still looms at Safeway; workers to vote March 5 Fairfax Connector workers ratify strong contract Kelley takes over as AFGE president as Cox resigns Today’s Labor Quote …
  Union City · [email protected]
February 28, 2020 at 10:46 AM

Transit union opposes bus route cuts, calls for end to budget cap

Transit union opposes bus route cuts, calls for end to budget cap AFGE blasts FLRA’s latest union-busting move Carol Rosenblatt retires from CLUW after two decades Today’s Labo…
  Evening with Labor Committee · [email protected]
February 27, 2020 at 3:56 PM

Bunn & Contreras to receive top labor award; ad deadline tmw

  METRO WASHINGTON COUNCIL AFL-CIO John: For their outstanding commitment to the labor movement, Eric Bunn (AFGE District 14) and Jaime Contreras (SEIU 32BJ) will receive the 2019 JC Turner Awards for Outstanding Trade Unionist of the Year at this year’s Evening with Labor, which wil…
  Union City · [email protected]
February 27, 2020 at 10:45 AM

DC LaborFest PLUS: Sting & “The Last Ship” at The National

Sting & “The Last Ship” at The National “Sweat” "The Moment Was Now" "We Were There" Review: Parasite …
  Union City · [email protected]
February 26, 2020 at 10:46 AM

Hiring Hall: 10 days until Safeway strike vote

10 days until Safeway strike vote Save The Date: 2020 DC City Council candidate interviews Bricklayers bring it home for CSA bowling tourney EWL 2020: The time is now! …
  Union City · [email protected]
February 24, 2020 at 10:45 AM

Fairfax Connector drivers get TA; strike averted

Fairfax Connector drivers get TA; strike averted CLUW conference: “Sisters Not Afraid of Power 2020” Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History …
  Union City · [email protected]
February 20, 2020 at 10:45 AM

Giant settles; Safeway strike possible

Giant settles; Safeway strike possible Nominations for MWC president and Board Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History LA…
  Union City · [email protected]
February 18, 2020 at 10:45 AM

Fairfax Connector workers may strike again

Fairfax Connector workers may strike again MontCo bill: no representation without dues MWC nominations tonight Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History …
  Union City · [email protected]
February 14, 2020 at 10:45 AM

Dems defeat anti-union amendment targeting D.C. labor

Dems defeat anti-union amendment targeting D.C. labor Solidarity Center Report: Bangladesh garment workers face new blocks to form unions Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History …
  Union City · [email protected]
February 12, 2020 at 10:46 AM

Hiring Hall: IUOE 99 authorizes strike at DynCorp RBOS facilities

THIS JUST IN: IUOE 99 authorizes strike at RBOS facilities Workers “ready to strike” Giant, Safeway Silent and standing up MontCo workers reach TA MWC nominat…
  Union City · [email protected]
February 11, 2020 at 8:28 PM

DC LaborFest PLUS: Sweat, Moment, We Were There & Parasite

“Sweat” "The Moment Was Now" "We Were There" Review: Parasite Theater“Sweat” at the UUCF Glasshouse Theat…
  Union City · [email protected]
February 10, 2020 at 10:45 AM

Victory! PRO Act passes the House

Victory! PRO Act passes the House DC & fed workers to “Stand Up, Stand In” Tuesday Town Hall Tuesday on threats to VA health care Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labo…
  Union City · [email protected]
February 7, 2020 at 10:45 AM

MontCo workers make progress on contract

MontCo workers make progress on contract Pro-worker bills advance in VA Assembly Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History …
  Union City · [email protected]
February 5, 2020 at 10:45 AM

Report questions MD hospitals’ community health spending

Report questions MD hospitals’ community health spending Big turnout for MWC’s inaugural candidate education forum Sunday Morning Rollers sweep CSA bowling tourney Today’s Labo…
  Union City · [email protected]
February 3, 2020 at 10:45 AM

Washington labor leader Jackie Jeter retires

Washington labor leader Jackie Jeter retires General Assembly overrides Hogan's veto of MOU grievance bill Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History …
  Union City · [email protected]
January 31, 2020 at 10:46 AM

Safeway's plan to close distribution center "A slap in the face"

Safeway's plan to close distribution center "A slap in the face" MD/VA Labor in Session updates Super Bowl features union footballs New online labor bookstore …
  Union City · [email protected]
January 29, 2020 at 10:46 AM

Hiring Hall: CBPP staff ratify 1st contract

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities staff ratify first contract DC City Council candidates invited to forum Grab your EWL tix & ads now! Today's Labor History …
  Union City · [email protected]
January 27, 2020 at 10:45 AM

Progress remains slow in contract negotiations with Giant & Safeway

Progress remains slow in contract negotiations with Giant & Safeway Affiliates: Make sure you’re up-to-date! Last chance to RSVP for Labor-Media Breakfast Roundtable Union bowlers…
  Union City · [email protected]
January 24, 2020 at 10:45 AM

Furloughed janitors still owed back pay

One year later, contracted janitors & security officers still owed back pay LOC publishes trove of seminal AFL documents and photos NewsGuild joins groups denouncing restrictions on journalists covering imp…
  Union City · [email protected]
January 23, 2020 at 10:45 AM

Professional union membership at record levels

Professional union membership at record levels January Metro Council meeting report Solidarity Center Report: Draft Ukrainian Labor Laws ‘A Gift to Oligarchs’ Today’s Labor Quo…
  Union City · [email protected]
January 21, 2020 at 10:46 AM

DC labor gets early jump on 2020 campaign

DC labor gets early jump on 2020 campaign Virginia AFL-CIO launches "Labor In Session" website Solidarity Center Report: Cambodia Casino Workers Win Big Gains MLK Ball carries…
  Union City · [email protected]
January 17, 2020 at 2:15 PM

DC LaborFest PLUS: Mother Road; The Moment Was Now

Mother Road A Thousand Splendid Suns The Moment Was Now returns! Review: Dark Waters In collaboration with the DC LaborFes…
  Union City · [email protected]
January 17, 2020 at 10:46 AM

OPEIU 2 nominates first female president

Linda Bridges makes history as OPEIU Local 2 nominates first female president Cinder Bed Road drivers OK agreement with Transdev, ending 84-day strike National electrical contractor to pay $2.75 million…
  Union City · [email protected]
January 15, 2020 at 10:46 AM

Hiring Hall: ATU 689 reaches tentative agreement with Transdev after 82-day strike

ATU Local 689 reaches tentative agreement with Transdev at Cinder Bed Road after 82-day strike Repealing VA’s “Right to Work” WILL Empower’s growing movement of women leaders Martin Lu…
  Union City · [email protected]
January 13, 2020 at 10:45 AM

Union, community unite to help Shoppers Food workers

Union, community unite to help Shoppers Food workers NABET-CWA members win historic $76M back pay settlement with CNN DC COPE Update: 2020 endorsement process underway Today’s …
  Union City · [email protected]
January 10, 2020 at 10:45 AM

Union bowlers unite to support CSA

Union bowlers unite to support CSA JC Turner Award nominations still open Solidarity Center Report: Workers Still Struggle 10 Years After Earthquake Today’s Labor Quote: William Sprigg…
  Union City · [email protected]
January 8, 2020 at 10:46 AM

Hiring Hall: 400,000 say “U.S. Mail Not For Sale!”

400,000 say “U.S. Mail Not For Sale!” Nurses “most trusted” for 18th consecutive year Today's Labor History Today’s Labor Quote Hiring Hall: Latest DC-area union staf…
  Union City · [email protected]
January 6, 2020 at 10:45 AM

AFSCME MD slams Hogan for withholding COLA

AFSCME MD slams Hogan for withholding COLA Labor rallies to "Stop the Postal Sell-off" Today’s Labor Quote: William Spriggs Today's Labor History …
  Union City · [email protected]
January 3, 2020 at 10:45 AM

Two DC employers to pay nearly $500k for wage theft

Two DC employers to pay nearly $500k for wage theft CSA Bowling Tournament - New registration time for morning bowlers Today’s Labor Quote: Tom Mooney Today's Labor History …
  Union City · [email protected]
December 23, 2019 at 10:46 AM

Transit union OKs “Historic” WMATA agreement

Transit union OKs “Historic” WMATA agreement; Cinder Bed strike continues Food & Water recognizes workers’ union Register now for CSA bowling tournament Solidarity Center R…
  Union City · [email protected]
December 20, 2019 at 10:46 AM

Jeter to step down from Metro Council’s leadership

Jeter to step down from Metro Council’s leadership SPLC staff vote to unionize Season’s solidarity: IUOE 99 digs deep for ATU 689 strikers 2019 Evening with Labor award-winners…
  Union City · [email protected]
December 18, 2019 at 10:46 AM

Hiring Hall: Shoppers Food closings slammed by union, workers & political leaders

Shoppers Food closings slammed by union, workers & political leaders Pay hike coming for GMU food service workers Labor 411’s Ethical Holiday Gift Guide Today's Labor Histo…
  Union City · [email protected]
December 17, 2019 at 10:45 AM

DC LaborFest PLUS: Newsies (the movie)

Bread and Roses series: Newsies     FilmBread and Roses series: Newsies Tue, December 17, 6pm – 8pmBusboys and Poets, 235 Carroll St NW, Washington, D…
  Union City · [email protected]
December 16, 2019 at 10:45 AM

DC Mayor urges Airport Authority to ensure $15/hr

DC Mayor urges Airport Authority to ensure $15/hr Register now: MLK Civil and Human Rights Conference Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History …
  Union City · [email protected]
December 13, 2019 at 10:46 AM

AFL-CIO endorses new trade deal

AFL-CIO endorses new trade deal USAS started her journey as an organizer Solidarity Center Report: Study says gender violence rife in Brazil garment factories Hold The Date: CS…
  Union City · [email protected]
December 11, 2019 at 4:49 PM

DC LaborFest PLUS: Newsies; USAS party

Bread and Roses series: Newsies “Party Like It’s 1997”     FilmBread and Roses series: Newsies Tue, December 17, 6pm – 8pmBusboys an…
  Union City · [email protected]
December 11, 2019 at 10:46 AM

Hiring Hall: ATU 689 and Metro reach tentative 4-year labor deal

ATU 689 and Metro reach tentative 4-year labor deal on broad range of issues Paid parental leave for federal workers Internal organizing seminar Saturday at NoVA Labor "Party Like It's…
  Union City · [email protected]
December 9, 2019 at 10:46 AM

Union vows to protect Shoppers workers; Fairfax Connector strike ends, for now

UNFI to sell or close 17 stores: Union vows to protect workers Fairfax Connector workers strike over for now Coalition forms to repeal VA Right to Work Jews United for Justice …
  Union City · [email protected]
December 6, 2019 at 10:46 AM

Fairfax Connector drivers strike Transdev

Fairfax Connector drivers strike Transdev DC workers unite to support Fair Compare Act Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History …
  Union City · [email protected]
December 4, 2019 at 10:46 AM

Hiring Hall: Medstar Georgetown workers to hold candlelight vigil tonight

Medstar Georgetown workers to hold candlelight vigil tonight United Way NCA Build-a-Bear distribution seeks volunteers Labor On The Move: SEIU 32BJ Political Director updates Today's L…
  Union City · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 6:49 PM

DC LaborFest PLUS: Labor Chorus; Ken Loach, Cas Mudde

Labor Live@5: DC Labor Chorus Ideas@Work: Cas Mudde: The Far Right Today Sorry We Missed You DC Labor Chorus: An Evening of Favorite and Sacred Songs Concert …
  Admin account · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 10:45 AM

ACTION ALERT: Support CSA on Giving Tuesday

John: Today is Giving Tuesday, the perfect opportunity to support the work of the Community Services Agency through a tax deductible contribution! For nearly three decades CSA has helped out  union members during times of hardship and now we need your help to continu…
  Union City · [email protected]
December 2, 2019 at 10:45 AM

VA bus strike may spread

VA bus strike may spread Airline workers sit-in at National Airport Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History LABOR CALENDA…
  Union City · [email protected]
November 25, 2019 at 10:46 AM

Airline workers sit-in, grocery workers picket tomorrow

“Time for action,” say area supermarket workers Airline workers to sit-in at National Airport tomorrow Great need, great time to contribute to CSA Union-made Thanksgiving …
  Admin account · [email protected]
November 24, 2019 at 3:21 PM

ACTION ALERT: “Time for action,” say area supermarket workers

John: After more than two months of contract negotiations with both Giant and Safeway, UFCW Local 400 reports that "neither company has put an offer on the table that provides us wages we can live on, schedules we can depend on, healthcare we can afford, and a retirem…