3,600+ feds get notice their shutdown RIFs are rescinded
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The end of the record-breaking government shutdown last week was good news for federal employees in general, but none more so than the thousands who were told they would lose their jobs entirely. Each of the more than 3,000 federal workers who had received RIF notices during the shutdown have now been formally notified that those RIFs have been cancelled. Read more
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Starbucks workers on Day 12 of national strike
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It's Day 12 of Starbucks Workers United's national, open-ended ULP strike. Today, striking baristas are taking the picket line to Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol's office in Newport Beach, CA. Instead of investing in workers, Starbucks is on a spending spree — notably, on Niccol’s sky-high compensation, his satellite office away from HQ, & a private jet for commute. Read more »
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Retail workers at Bloomingdale's ratify new contract
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UFCW Local 400 members working at Bloomingdale’s in Chevy Chase, MD voted overwhelmingly to approve a new contract on November 5.
The new three-year agreement has no concessions and includes annual wage increases, a longevity bonus, and more. Congratulations, Local 400 members! Read more »
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette workers end longest strike in the U.S.
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The longest running strike in the U.S. finally came to an end today as journalists who walked off the job three years ago showed up to Pittsburgh Post-Gazette headquarters this morning to resume work. Strikers returned to work following a victory in the court of appeals. Read more »
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2025 Holiday Basket Program now open
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Referrals and donations are currently open for the Community Services Agency's 2025 Holiday Basket Program. The annual program, now in its third decade, is designed to make a family’s holiday season a little bit brighter. Make referrals for the Christmas season by Friday, December 5, or contributions to the program by Friday, December 12.
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Upcoming Actions + Events
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Black Friday Picket with Boycott Target
Saturday, November 29, 11:00 AM
3100 14th St. NW, Washington DC
This Thanksgiving, we're telling Trump's allies in the corporate world that we ain't buying it. On Black Friday, join the Metropolitan Washington Council AFL-CIO, CLUW, and community allies for a solidarity picket with the Boycott Target campaign. Bring your own signs and a friend to join you to make it clear #WeAintBuyingIt.
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RALLY: Don't Let Billionaires Hog Our Health Care
Wednesday, December 3 @ 12:00 PM
Lafayette Park (near the White House)
The long-term fix for our broken health care system is a new and improved Medicare for All system, where health care is free when people need it. Rally with National Nurses United, community members, and leaders in Congress to demand Congress act to protect families from rising healthcare costs. Tell us you'll be there.
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Register now for Bowling for Gold 2026
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Make sure your Thanksgiving is #UnionMade
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If you are thankful for a union this year, be sure to buy #UnionMade as part of your Thanksgiving celebration.
When you buy union, you’re supporting good jobs in America’s communities, jobs that provide living wages and benefits, safe working conditions, and dignity and respect for work. See AFL-CIO's full list of union-made items for your Thanksgiving meal.
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