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February 9, 2026 at 2:31 PM

Billionaire Bezos fires Post staff | Bowling for Gold winners

Recent News Billionaire owner makes massive layoffs at Washington Post Last week, at the behest of billionaire owner Jeff Bezos, The Washington Post cut a third …

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February 3, 2026 at 12:31 PM

Save the Date for Evening with Labor 2026

John — Black History Month is a time to honor the Black trailblazers and barrier-breakers on whose shoulders we all stand. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for justice, and the importance of protecting the rights to which we are each entitl…

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January 28, 2026 at 1:32 PM

AFGE member Alex Pretti

Unions support "Day of Truth and Freedom" Recent News Unions across Minnesota join "Day of Truth and Freedom" Photo via Labor Notes. On January 23, tens of thousands of people marched in downtown…

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December 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Kilmar comes home

And the House passes the Protect America's Workforce Act Recent News Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from ICE custody Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a free man, at least temporarily. Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran im…

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December 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM

Battle's on strike

Plus, Stephen Starr faces union-busting charges Recent News Battle’s Transportation/RHG Group workers on strike ATU Local 689 members at Battle’s Transportation/RHG Group are on strike over unfair labor p…

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December 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM

Brighten a union family's holiday season

Make a referral or donation to CSA's 2025 Holiday Basket Program This has been a difficult year for some union families, and just as they do every year, the Community Services Agency (CSA) is working to make the season a little ea…

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November 24, 2025 at 9:47 PM

RIFs rescinded

And the longest strike in the country finally ends Recent News 3,600+ feds get notice their shutdown RIFs are rescinded The end of the record-breaking government shutdown last week was good news …

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November 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM

News: Starbucks on strike | Solidarity Fund fundraiser on Thursday

Plus, 9:30 Club workers win recognition Recent News Starbucks workers nationwide on strike Unionized Starbucks baristas with Starbucks Workers United authorized and launched an open-ended unfair …

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November 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM

Tell Congress to oppose attacks on DC

Two votes coming in the House tomorrow John — After the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, Congress finally returned to session last week — and they are wasting no time re-starting their attacks against DC. Two bills attacking …

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November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Senate moves to end the shutdown

What union leaders are saying Senate moves to end the federal shutdown Last night the Senate took a first step toward ending the longest government shutdown in history, clearing a procedural hurdle to approve a package that would k…

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November 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM

Federal shutdown on pace to become worst in history

Federal workers face unpaid bills, hunger Recent News Federal shutdown on pace to become worst in history Federal workers rallied on Thursday in front of the U.S. Department of Agriculture to protest plan…

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October 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Support furloughed workers + families

Donate to the Solidarity Fund John — Last week, hundreds of thousands of federal workers in our region missed a paycheck. For many families this will now mean difficult choices about whether to pay for food, medicine, or basic bills. This…

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October 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM

Federal workers miss first paychecks | Workers at four music venues move to unionize

Plus workers at Recent News Federal workers miss first paychecks Nearly 1.4 million federal employees on furlough or working for no pay will miss paychecks this week as the federal shutdown extends into …

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October 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Federal workers and healthcare on the line

Trump's shutdown John — Since they took office, the Trump Administration has targeted health care and key programs for millions of people, as well as the workers who keep essential government services running. Now, the administration is turning up the ch…

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September 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Support international educators | Rally tomorrow with security workers

Recent news and upcoming events Take Action Support international educators at DC Public Schools From Washington Teachers' Union: "More than 300 educators have moved from across the world on H1B …

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September 17, 2025 at 11:31 AM

Hispanic Heritage Month, Commanders stadium + new contracts

Recent news and upcoming events Recent News Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! September 15-October 15 marks Hispanic Heritage Month, a time when we celebrate the contributions and influence of Hispani…

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September 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM

Workers are united against DC's occupation

John — On Saturday union members from across our region together with DC residents, immigrant justice advocates, and our allies took to the streets of DC to make it clear we are united against Trump's occupation of DC and we demand it end immediately. …

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September 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM

Saturday: We Are All DC, a national march against DC's occupation

John — DC communities are joyful, powerful — and we're under attack. Armed National Guard soldiers are carrying guns through our neighborhoods. ICE and FBI agents are profiling, harassing, and violently arresting our neighbors. MPD is going after child…

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August 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM

Join us tomorrow to kick off Labor Day actions nationwide

Thursday @ 4 PM at Dupont Circle John — The Trump administration has caused DC to have the highest rate of unemployment in the nation. They have stripped collective bargaining rights from thousands of union members here, its masked agents are disappearing …

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August 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM

Updates on Kilmar | March with us this Thursday and Sept 6

March with us on August 28 Recent News We stand with Kilmar Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the SMART Union member who was wrongfully deported in March and brought back recently as his case progressed, was arrested again toda…

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August 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM

DC deserves better than mass firings and occupation

March with us on August 28 John — Over the last two weeks Trump has installed hundreds of armed military personnel throughout DC. This federal escalation directly threatens the freedoms and livelihoods of working people, including more than 150,000 local u…

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August 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM

A union stadium

Workers to kick off contract campaign today A union stadium The D.C. Council on Friday advanced a $3.7 billion deal to bring a Washington Commanders football stadium and accompanying mixed-use development to the RFK Stadium site. T…

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July 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM

Register now for CSA's 28th Annual Golf Tournament

Plus, food service boycott at U.S. House Upcoming Events September 22: CSA's 28th Annual Golf Tournament Registration is now open for the Community Services Agency’s 28th Annual Golf Tournament! Register your team to play…

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July 21, 2025 at 1:47 PM

Protect America's Workforce Act | Food service workers rally

Take Action Tell the House to move the Protect America's Workforce Act In March President Trump signed an executive order that ripped away the right to collectively bargain from hundreds of thousands of …

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July 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM

Today: Tell DC Council to side with workers, not wealth

TODAY: Tell DC Council to side with workers, not wealth Today the DC Council will take their first vote on next year's budget. Right now, the draft budget would slash funding for the DC H…

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July 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM

Municipal workers win in Philly | Food service workers to rally at 4 PM

Recent News Philadelphia municipal workers come to labor agreement with city, agree to end strike District Council 33 members rallied yesterday. Photo by AFSCME District Council 33. Members of AF…

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July 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM

We endorse Salim Adofo for Ward 8 Councilmember

Election Day is July 15 John — On July 15, voters in DC's Ward 8 will elect their next Councilmember. This position is a crucial leader on safety, youth programs and schools, and economic justice, and this special election will have import…

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June 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM

News: DC Budget, Ward 8 candidates, and rally with ATU 689

Labor and advocates rally to protect wages, contracts, and programs for working families in DC budget Last week Affiliate members of the Metropolitan Washington Council including 32BJ SEIU, AFGE District 14, AFSCM…

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June 17, 2025 at 11:31 AM

Rally tomorrow for the DC Budget

John — As part of the draft budget for next year, Mayor Bowser has proposed more than a dozen massive changes that would hurt union workers and working families. Tomorrow, allies from across the region will rally in opposition to these…

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June 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM

URGENT ACTION: #FreeDavidHuerta, End ICE Raids

Today at noon at Dept. of Justice John — On Friday, military-gear-clad ICE agents launched aggressive raids throughout Los Angeles. At one location, SEIU United Service Workers West President David Huerta was assaulted, injured and detained while advocatin…

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June 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Council delays wage increase | Restaurant workers call for boycott

Recent News DC Council votes 8-4 to delay July 1's scheduled increase of sub-minimum wage A press conference outside the Wilson Building earlier this week to protect Initiative 82. Photo by Fair Price, Fair Wage. …

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June 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM

Tell DC Council: No changes to Initiative 82

Plus join us for a special DC COPE meeting on the budget John — Restaurant workers deserve more than a sub-minimum wage, and DC voters agree. In 2022 voters overwhelmingly supported Initiative 82 to raise wages for restaurant workers. But now, like Initia…

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May 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Maryland Congressman is denied access to Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Recent News Maryland Congressman is denied access to his constituent, Kilmar Abrego Garcia Maryland Congressman Glenn Ivey traveled to El Salvador this week to check on the wellness of his con…

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May 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Postponed: Rally for Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Hi John, Unfortunately, due to today's weather forecast and concern for participants’ safety, AFL-CIO and SMART are postponing the rally to demand justice for our union brother Kilmar Abrego Garcia and workers nationwide. Organizers will be in touch soon …

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May 21, 2025 at 11:46 AM

Kennedy Center workers vote to unionize

And rally tomorrow for Kilmar Recent News Kennedy Center staff to vote to unionize amid changes Staff of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts have announced their intent to unioni…

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May 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Restaurant workers face ICE raids and attempt to roll back wages

Recent News Workers rally against proposal to eliminate Initiative 82 Last week, as part of her budget for FY26, Mayor Muriel Bowser proposed eliminating Initiative 82, the DC law phasing out the tippe…

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April 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Meet us on May Day

Meet us on May Day Tomorrow is May Day — a day to celebrate the achievements of the working class and to advocate for workers' rights, fair wages, and …

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April 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Tonight! ✨ Key details for Evening with Labor 2025

John — Tonight is the 46th Annual Evening with Labor, taking place at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. We can't wait to celebrate together with many of you this evening! We are writing with a few important details about tonight's event. If yo…

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April 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Celebrate with us Saturday + rally on May Day

Plus: Join us for DC Emancipation Day John — The 46th Annual Evening with Labor is coming up this Saturday, April 26, and it's going to be an incredible celebration of the labor movement in the DC region.Dinner tickets for Evening with Labor are now sold o…

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April 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Tonight: DC Emancipation Day Speak Out

Tonight: DC Emancipation Day Speak Out Today is DC Emancipation Day, a day that commemorates the signing of the Compensated Emancipation Act in 1862 which abolished slavery in DC. It is…

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April 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM

Bring Kilmar home

Plus: Join us for DC Emancipation Day Take Action Bring Kilmar home On March 31, 2025, the Trump administration conceded in a court filing that it had mistakenly deported Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a legally protecte…

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April 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Do you have your tickets yet for Evening with Labor?

John — Evening with Labor 2025 is coming up in just over two weeks, and it's going to be a fantastic night of solidarity and celebration. Will you be there for this year's event? Tickets are still available but time is running out! Get yo…

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April 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM

Saturday: Hands Off Our Unions!

John — Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country and our region belong to them. They're taking everything they can get their hands on — our health care, our data, our jobs, our services — and are daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and t…

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March 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM

Trump's retaliatory union-busting

Recent News Trump's retaliatory attempt to outlaw federal unions On Thursday President Trump signed an executive order rescinding the collective bargaining rights of a massive swath of the federal workforce in a histor…

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March 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Three ways you can be part of Evening with Labor 2025

Join the after party, book a room, and more John — Evening with Labor 2025 is coming up on Saturday, April 26, and it's going to be a fantastic night of solidarity and celebration. We want you to be part of it! We wanted to remind you abou…

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March 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM

U.S. Mail is not for sale

Recent News APWU members make it clear: U.S. Mail is not for sale In a powerful show of solidarity, thousands of postal workers and members of the American Postal Workers Union rallied last week for a …

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March 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM

Announcing this year's Evening with Labor honorees!

Join us in congratulating these leaders John — Every year the Evening with Labor Awards recognize individuals and organizations who have shown dedication, courage, and commitment to the labor movement and working families.Today we are incr…

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March 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM

Unions and residents push to avert $1 billion hit to DC budget

Recent News Labor unions + residents push Senate to avert $1 billion hit to DC budget; fight now goes to the House On Friday the Senate unanimously passed a s…

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March 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM

Call the Senate TODAY: No power grab over DC!

John — Union workers power many of the key services provided by the District of Columbia government. From emergency first responders to teachers to DPW workers to agency staff and more, union workers make DC run.Today, the Senate will vot…

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March 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM

Call the Senate: VOTE NO on spending bill

And join us in the Senate tomorrow morning John — Yesterday the House of Representatives passed a federal spending bill that would disastrously interfere in DC's local government.The new bill is missing key language granting DC the authori…

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