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  Union City · [email protected]
August 31, 2021 at 9:52 AM

Richmond Nabisco workers join strike

Richmond Nabisco workers join strike Labor adds voice to call for voting rights NewsGuild urges support for Afghani journalists In Memoriam: Bill Boarman …
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August 27, 2021 at 4:02 PM

DC LaborFest PLUS: Studs Terkel's "Working" in DC

Working: A Musical Studs Terkel called it "The extraordinary dreams of ordinary people" and his 1974 book was subtitled "People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do." It we…
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  Metro Washington Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
August 27, 2021 at 9:46 AM

ACTION ALERT: March On for Voting Rights Saturday

John: In 1963, hundreds of thousands of people traveled to Washington, D.C. for the March On Washington to demand voting rights for Black Americans. Now, much like in 1963, our democracy is under assault. Since the beginning of 2021, more than 400 voter suppression bi…
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  Union City · [email protected]
August 26, 2021 at 9:51 AM

Transit union condemns bus driver shooting; 3rd in Baltimore this year

Transit union condemns bus driver shooting; 3rd in Baltimore this year No contracts, no snacks Union Voice/Readers Write: How far some will go to profit Today’s Labor Quote …
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  Union City · [email protected]
August 25, 2021 at 9:51 AM

Hiring Hall: AFSCME MD fights for voting rights

AFSCME MD fights for voting rights Union Night at Camden Yards tix available Union Voice/Readers Write: Updating the Washington Spirit gametime Today's Labor History …
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  Union City · [email protected]
August 24, 2021 at 9:51 AM

Washingtonian staff vote in union

Washingtonian staff vote in union March On for Voting Rights set for Saturday Nelvin Ransome remembrance today Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History …
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  Union City · [email protected]
August 20, 2021 at 3:55 PM

Shuler Elected AFL-CIO President

Shuler Elected AFL-CIO President TODAY'S LABOR CALENDAR; click here for latest listings Union City Radio: 7:15am daily WPFW-FM 89.3 FM; click here to hear today's report   Coalition to…
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  Metro Washington Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
August 20, 2021 at 9:46 AM

ACTION ALERT: Local Labor Joins “Fighting For Our Vote” Rally Saturday

John: Local labor will add its voice to the national “Fighting for Our Vote” campaign this Saturday at 1p (see at right and below). “This is our chance to continue the fight for the right to vote, the cornerstone of our rights as Americans,” said Metro Washington Labo…
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  Union City · [email protected]
August 19, 2021 at 9:51 AM

Local labor joins “Fighting for Our Vote” rally Saturday

Local labor joins “Fighting for Our Vote” rally Saturday Virginia AFL-CIO: Workers Rally in Richmond to Urge Sen. Warner to Pass PRO Act Evening with Labor set for November 12 …
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  Union City · [email protected]
August 18, 2021 at 9:52 AM

Hiring Hall: ATU 689 responds to WMATA vaccine & testing requirements

ATU 689 responds to WMATA vaccine and testing requirements Safety first for IATSE 22 WTU 6 gets ready for new school year Today's Labor History Today’s Labor…
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  Union City · [email protected]
August 17, 2021 at 9:50 AM

Strathmore ticket sellers OK strike; no date set yet

Strathmore ticket sellers OK strike; no date set yet Promoting Building Futures Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History …
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  Metro Washington Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
August 14, 2021 at 10:56 AM

ACTION ALERT: Trumka to lie in repose at AFL-CIO today

John: Today, Saturday, Aug. 14, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET, Richard Trumka’s family is giving the public the opportunity to pay its respects to the labor legend who passed away on Aug. 5. He is making one last trip to the House of Labor, a place and an idea that he…
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  Union City · [email protected]
August 11, 2021 at 9:45 AM

Labor responds to mandated COVID-19 vaccines for DC gov't employees

Labor responds to mandated COVID-19 vaccines for DC government employees UFCW 400 reaches tentative agreement with Kroger Trumka service to be live streamed Labor On The Move:…
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  Union City · [email protected]
August 10, 2021 at 9:46 AM

UMD staffers demand hazard pay

UMD staffers demand hazard pay Richard Trumka to lay in repose at AFL-CIO headquarters Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History …
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  Union City · [email protected]
August 6, 2021 at 9:46 AM

Labor legend Trumka passes away

LABOR LEGEND TRUMKA PASSES AWAY Teamsters 639 drivers ratify contract at Capitol Paving D.N.C. staff to join local union Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor Hi…
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  Union City · [email protected]
August 5, 2021 at 6:57 PM

Metro Washington Labor Council Mourns the Loss of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka

METRO WASHINGTON LABOR COUNCIL MOURNS THE LOSS OF AFL-CIO PRESIDENT RICHARD TRUMKA Statement from Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO President Dyana Forester on the passing of AFL-…
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  Union City · [email protected]
August 5, 2021 at 9:45 AM

MWC’s Forester joins “Paid Leave For All” bus tour stop at Capitol

MWC’s Forester joins “Paid Leave For All” bus tour stop at Capitol Emergency COVID-19 rental assistance Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History …
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  Union City · [email protected]
August 4, 2021 at 9:46 AM

Hiring Hall: Assessing labor’s wins and losses as DC City Council wraps budget season

Assessing labor’s wins and losses as DC City Council wraps budget season DC teachers hail move to fund FT librarians for all schools Labor leader focuses grief on finding solutions …
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  Union City · [email protected]
August 3, 2021 at 9:45 AM

"Strikes work!": MetroAccess Call Center workers win 12% raises

"Strikes work": MetroAccess Call Center workers win 12% raises Labor Photo: UMD shuttle bus drivers protest Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History …
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  Union City · [email protected]
July 23, 2021 at 9:46 AM

Sheraton Columbia workers forced to reapply for jobs

Sheraton Columbia workers forced to reapply for jobs PRO Act appreciation for Cardin & Van Hollen Bangladesh Factory Fire: 'This Amounts to Murder' Today’s Labor Quote …
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  Union City · [email protected]
July 22, 2021 at 9:46 AM

Guild at Bloomberg resists return to office as COVID spikes

Guild at Bloomberg resists return to office as COVID spikes Worker stories fail to budge Warner on PRO Act Solidarity Center Report: Despite Threats, Honduran Union Leader Sees Hope in Solidari…
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  Union City · [email protected]
July 21, 2021 at 9:46 AM

Hiring Hall: Biden: "Pass the PRO Act"

Biden: Pass the PRO Act PETITION: Support workers and democracy! Anger and disappointment after City Council rejects Hero Pay Act NoVA candidate interviews scheduled …
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  Union City · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 9:45 AM

Essential workers disappointed by exclusion of Hero Pay funding

Essential workers disappointed by exclusion of funding for Hero Pay PRO Act Week of Action Labor in the News: Arlington OKs bargaining for county employees Solidarity Center R…
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  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
July 16, 2021 at 5:40 PM

PRO Act Week of Action, July 17-25

Hi John,   The House of Representatives passed the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act on March 9.   President Biden has consistently urged Congress to send the PRO Act, labor law reform and civil rights, democracy and economic st…
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  Union City · [email protected]
July 16, 2021 at 9:45 AM

DC LaborFest PLUS: Who Killed Vincent Chin? Plus: Complicit

'Who Killed Vincent Chin?' and 'Complicit' - Free On-Demand Screenings This Weekend! 'Who Killed Vincent Chin?' and 'Complicit' - Free On-Demand Screenings, Fri-Sun, July 16-18 Live Filmmaker Q&A this…
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  Union City · [email protected]
July 15, 2021 at 9:45 AM

Teamsters 639 ready to strike Capitol Paving

Teamsters 639 ready to strike Capitol Paving Census janitors protest layoffs, cutbacks DC workers demand Hero Pay “Good Trouble” vigil for democracy …
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  Union City · [email protected]
July 14, 2021 at 9:45 AM

Hiring Hall: Home care workers take to the streets

Home care workers take to the streets MD workers notch another win in UI fight UMD workers rally over telework Today's Labor History Today’s Labor Quote …
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  Union City · [email protected]
July 13, 2021 at 9:45 AM

Back to the bargaining table at Shoppers

Back to the bargaining table at Shoppers Buy Nats tickets, support CSA Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History TODAY'S L…
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  Union City · [email protected]
July 12, 2021 at 1:05 PM

DC LaborFest PLUS: Who Killed Vincent Chin? - Free Screening and Filmmaker QA July 18th

'Who Killed Vincent Chin?' and 'Complicit' - Free On-Demand Screenings This Weekend! 'Who Killed Vincent Chin?' and 'Complicit' - Free On-Demand Screenings, Fri-Sun, July 16-18 Live Filmmaker Q&A this…
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  Union City · [email protected]
July 8, 2021 at 9:46 AM

Hiring Hall: Federal, D.C. workers say they are more productive teleworking

Federal, D.C. workers say they are more productive teleworking JUFJ Union okays first contract Today's Labor History Today’s Labor Quote Hiring Hall: 22 DC-area unio…
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  Union City · [email protected]
July 7, 2021 at 9:45 AM

Hogan must “Do the right thing”

Hogan must “Do the right thing” NoVA Labor celebrates independence Jerry Black Memorial Fund Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History …
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  Union City · [email protected]
July 6, 2021 at 9:45 AM

Courts block Hogan’s attempt to cut off UI

Courts block Hogan’s attempt to cut off UI Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History TODAY'S LABOR CALENDAR; click here for latest listings …
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  Union City · [email protected]
July 2, 2021 at 9:45 AM

Metro Council urges passage of Hero Pay Act

Metro Council urges passage of Hero Pay Act SEIU 722 members approve contract at WHC Union Voice/Readers Write: Kosher…and union Today’s Labor Quote Today's …
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  Union City · [email protected]
July 1, 2021 at 9:45 AM

Post-pandemic fight for DC workers heats up

Post-pandemic fight for DC workers heats up Postal Workers celebrate 50 years Labor Photo: Labor supports American Jobs Plan How & where to buy union on Independence Day Today’s Labor Q…
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  Union City · [email protected]
June 30, 2021 at 9:53 AM

Hiring Hall: Arts Exchange rekindles the spirit of Solidarity Forever

Letycia Pastrana CSA’s new Executive Director Arts Exchange rekindles the spirit of Solidarity Forever Today's Labor History Today’s Labor Quote Hiring Hall: 21 DC-a…
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  Union City · [email protected]
June 30, 2021 at 9:45 AM

Hiring Hall: Arts Exchange rekindles the spirit of Solidarity Forever

Letycia Pastrana CSA’s new Executive Director Arts Exchange rekindles the spirit of Solidarity Forever Today's Labor History Today’s Labor Quote Hiring Hall: 20 DC-a…
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  Union City · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 9:45 AM

BF grads off to a good start

BF grads off to a good start Retro Labor: 1988 Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History TODAY'S LABOR CALENDAR; click her…
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  Union City · [email protected]
June 28, 2021 at 9:45 AM

This is what democracy looks like

Labor Photo: This is what democracy looks like Solidarity Center Report: Unions Unblocking Barriers for LGBTQI Workers in SE Europe Department of Clarifications: Another Haymarket memorial; Duncan’s ES…
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  Union City · [email protected]
June 25, 2021 at 9:45 AM

Washingtonian editorial staff organize

Washingtonian editorial staff organize Historic MD strike commemorated Union Voice/Readers Write: The man on the line Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor Histo…
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  Union City · [email protected]
June 24, 2021 at 8:33 PM

How to help Stamp Out Hunger

How to help Stamp Out Hunger Labor Photo: Who's on the line? Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History TODAY'S LABOR CALEN…
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  Union City · [email protected]
June 23, 2021 at 9:46 AM

Hiring Hall: 68 job postings & DC statehood quotes

DC statehood: What the people are saying ATU 689 Contributes $10K to CSA Emergency Assistance Fund Today's Labor History Today’s Labor Quote Hiring Hall: 68 DC-area …
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  Union City · [email protected]
June 22, 2021 at 9:45 AM

“Statehood is Racial Justice Rally” today

“Statehood is Racial Justice Rally” planned as Senate holds historic statehood hearing Local Shoot For The Cure event raises over $50K Solidarity Center Report: Unions Say Bangladesh Safety Accord Must…
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  Union City · [email protected]
June 21, 2021 at 9:45 AM

Nurses demand safe staffing at Charles Regional Medical Center

Nurses demand safe staffing at Charles Regional Medical Center   Dodgy Census contractor drags down standards Labor Photo: June 12 PRO Act Rally In Memoriam: Ray Metz …
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June 4, 2021 at 4:16 PM

DC LaborFest PLUS: DCLFF final weekend!

THE NEW DEAL FOR ARTISTS NASRIN THE WHISTLE AT EATON FALLS THE CHAMBERMAID [LA CAMARISTA] MISS MARX IDA B. WELLS: A PASSION FOR JUS…
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  Union City · [email protected]
June 4, 2021 at 9:45 AM

Labor news headlines

Labor News Headlines Labor On The Move: Louis Davis new 32BJ SEIU District Leader/Chair YRAW: Class, country music and social change Today’s Labor Quote Toda…
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  Union City · [email protected]
June 3, 2021 at 9:45 AM

MD Dems and labor leaders denounce Hogan’s efforts to end UI

MD Dems and labor leaders denounce Hogan’s efforts to end UI Solidarity Center Report: Survey Shows Cambodia Workers Struggling to Survive in COVID-19 In Memoriam: AFGE Staffer and Activist Fred McDuff…
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  Union City · [email protected]
June 2, 2021 at 5:01 PM

DC LaborFest PLUS: Last 5 days for 2021 DCLFF!

THE NEW DEAL FOR ARTISTS WE MADE MATZAH BALLS FOR THE REVOLUTION NASRIN THE WHISTLE AT EATON FALLS THE CHAMBERMAID [LA CAMARISTA] M…
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  Union City · [email protected]
June 2, 2021 at 9:45 AM

Secure Maryland Wage Act takes effect

Secure Maryland Wage Act takes effect Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History TODAY'S LABOR CALENDAR; click here for latest listings DC La…
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  Union City · [email protected]
June 1, 2021 at 9:45 AM

Washington Gas workers reach agreement, avoiding strike

Washington Gas workers reach agreement, avoiding strike Labor Photo: IATSE 868 & Friends protest at Strathmore RetroLabor: 1980 Today’s Labor Quote Today…
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  Union City · [email protected]
May 29, 2021 at 7:21 PM

DC LaborFest PLUS: All 2021 DCLFF films now available

THE NEW DEAL FOR ARTISTS WE MADE MATZAH BALLS FOR THE REVOLUTION NASRIN THE WHISTLE AT EATON FALLS THE CHAMBERMAID [LA CAMARISTA] M…
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