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  Union City · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 9:46 AM

Amidst pandemic, labor authority moves union-busting rule

Amidst pandemic, labor authority moves union-busting rule CSA Releases “Resources to Help Survive Economic Impact of Coronavirus” DC unemployment insurance explainer Required Reading …
  Union City · [email protected]
March 19, 2020 at 9:46 AM

UFCW 400 calls for expanded paid sick leave amid Coronavirus state of emergency

UFCW 400 calls for expanded paid sick leave amid Coronavirus state of emergency Local lawmakers warn against layoffs or benefit cuts for cleaners on the frontlines of pandemic Union Plus ‘Hardship Help’…
  Union City · [email protected]
March 18, 2020 at 9:46 AM

MontCo workers’ union demands bargaining over COVID effects

MWC office status MontCo workers’ union demands bargaining over COVID effects Union City Labor Coronavirus Watch: Legislative Update Make the time count Required Read…
  Metro Washington Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 8:15 PM

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  Metro Washington Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 5:00 PM

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  You already get Union City's updates, but have you liked us on Facebook? Get updates in real time and connect with fellow Union City readers throughout metro Washington. You are receiving this email because the email address [email protected] was subscribed to our ema…
  Union City · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 9:46 AM

Union City Labor Coronavirus Watch #2: Legislative Update

UNION CITY LABOR CORONAVIRUS WATCH: Legislative Update Pepco pledges help for customers during crisis AFGE & AFSCME sites cover coronavirus impact on government workers Union Voice…
  Union City · [email protected]
March 16, 2020 at 9:46 AM

Union City Labor Coronavirus Watch #1

Latest virus-related news affecting working people Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History LABOR CALENDARUnion City Radio: Weekdays, 7:15am…
  Union City · [email protected]
March 13, 2020 at 9:46 AM

Area labor movement responds to coronavirus pandemic

Area labor movement responds to coronavirus pandemic MWC March meeting cancelled; election postponed Nurses say CDC weakening containment protections "Serious concerns" with government…
  Admin account · [email protected]
March 12, 2020 at 3:08 AM

ACTION ALERT: MWC meetings on hold; Evening with Labor postponed

John: As the coronavirus continues to spread rapidly through the metro Washington area, the Metro Washington Council put next Monday’s meeting on hold and rescheduled the Evening with Labor until October 16. “The health and safety of every one of our brothers and sis…
  Union City · [email protected]
March 11, 2020 at 1:00 PM

DC LaborFest PLUS: “Brother Outsider,” 'We Were There' & 'The Last Ship'

Film: “Brother Outsider” Music/Theater: "We Were There" Theater: Sting stars in "The Last Ship"     Film“Brother O…
  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…