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  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 9:47 AM

#StopTheMerger Coalition plans local actions next week

#StopTheMerger Coalition plans local actions next weekPainters DC 51 supports WB Waste workers Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to add or update? Email us at [email protected]. Union City Radio: 7:15am, WP…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
March 30, 2023 at 9:47 AM

MD unions urge Maryland Senate to move legislation expanding workers’ rights

MD unions urge Maryland Senate to move legislation expanding workers’ rights Workers love Starbucks; Howard Schultz, not so muchHands Off DC gets loudLabor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to add or update? Email us …
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
March 29, 2023 at 9:48 AM

Hiring Hall: Solid State Books workers announce plans to unionize

Solid State Books workers announce plans to unionizeICYMI: Many MoCo employees follow the trend of forming labor unions Today’s Labor QuoteToday's Labor HistoryHiring Hall:Latest DC-area union staff jobs!! Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to a…
  Metro Washington Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
March 28, 2023 at 3:15 PM

ACTION ALERT: Support GWUH nurses!

Nurses at George Washington University Hospital need your help. Some 750 GW nurses are seeking to organize a union at one of the most notorious anti-union hospital systems in the country, Universal Health Services, Inc., which owns and operates GWUH. Here are two ways yo…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
March 28, 2023 at 9:47 AM

Union Night in Annapolis: “Call ‘em up and call ‘em out."

Union Night in Annapolis: “Call ‘em up and call ‘em out.” Moore-Miller Transition Report includes labor inputOperating Engineers 99 celebrates 121st anniversary Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to add or update…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
March 24, 2023 at 9:47 AM

National Airport security officers authorize strike

National Airport security officers authorize strikeStarbucks baristas strike 100+ stores COPE meeting updatesSolidarity Center Report: Winning Protection Against Violence and Harassment for Women Workers in Kyrgyzstan Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the comp…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
March 23, 2023 at 9:47 AM

Support Laurel City DPW workers

Support Laurel City DPW workers Seen & Tweeted: Shop union at farmers marketsLabor Quote: Coalition of Labor Union Women Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to add or update? Email us at [email protected]
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
March 22, 2023 at 9:48 AM

Hiring Hall: Starbucks workers strike today

Starbucks workers strike todayD.C. Compass workers need a raiseSeen & Tweeted: CPD Staff Union Today’s Labor QuoteToday's Labor HistoryHiring Hall:Latest DC-area union staff jobs!! Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to add or update? Email u…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
March 21, 2023 at 9:47 AM

Nurses file charges against GW University Hospital

Nurses file charges against GW University Hospital “Stop dirty banks!” seniors demand Solidarity Center Report--Exiled Union Leader: Workers 'Demanding Democracy' in EswatiniLabor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to …
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
March 20, 2023 at 9:47 AM

Act now to protect unionizing nurses!

Act now to protect unionizing nurses! Loudoun County transit workers return to work, still demanding a fair contractUFCW 400 says Tyson plant closing “a disgraceful waste” Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to a…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
March 10, 2023 at 10:47 AM

CWU announces first union in U.S. Senate office

CWU announces first union in U.S. Senate office 44th Evening With Labor: Voices & Acknowledgments With Unions, Women App-Based Drivers Steer Toward a Fair Future Labor Quote Today's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to add or …
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
March 9, 2023 at 10:47 AM

“Hands off DC!” rally asserts local rights

“Hands off DC!” rally asserts local rightsLabor celebrates International Women’s Day Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to add or update? Email us at [email protected]. Union City Radio: 7:15am, WPFW-FM 89.3…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 10:48 AM

Hiring Hall: #HandsOffDC; Rally today

#HandsOffDC; Rally todayAirport workers rally for healthcare, jobsEpps and Smalls elected to MWC Board Today’s Labor QuoteToday's Labor HistoryHiring Hall:Latest DC-area union staff jobs!! Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to add or update? Ema…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
March 7, 2023 at 10:47 AM

Airport Workers are Sick of Waiting!

Airport Workers are Sick of Waiting! Why the Fair Wage Act is necessaryWomen in Construction Week, FYI Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to add or update? Email us at [email protected]. Union City Radio: 7:…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
March 7, 2023 at 12:49 AM

2023 Evening With Labor recap/links

2023 Evening With Labor recap; photo album links HMS Host workers ratify 1st contractLabor Photo: AFSCME higher ed at Bowie StateLabor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to add or update? Email us at streetheat@dclabor…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
March 3, 2023 at 10:47 AM

Loudoun County transit workers want a contract, not cake

Loudoun County transit workers want a contract, not cake Lawmakers introduce new PRO Act; Schumer vows to push it 2023 EVENING WITH LABOR PREVIEW: ATU 689’S Raymond Jackson is this year’s JC Turner Award-winner for Outstanding Trade Unionist of the YearLabor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Lab…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
March 2, 2023 at 10:47 AM

Labor hails Julie Su’s nomination as Labor Secretary

Labor hails Julie Su’s nomination as Labor Secretary 2023 EVENING WITH LABOR PREVIEW: Five DC-area locals to receive COPE awardsBlack Women Workers Connecting Globally to Advance Racial, Gender Justice Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar an…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
March 1, 2023 at 10:48 AM

Hiring Hall: Teaming up for a healthy workplace

Teaming up for a healthy workplace Laurel public works employees demand worker rights Student debt is a worker issue2023 EVENING WITH LABOR PREVIEW: OPEIU 2, IATSE 22 & UFCW 400 to receive organizing awards Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History Hiring Hall:Latest DC-area union staff jobs…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
February 28, 2023 at 10:47 AM

In the air and on the ground with Iron 5

In the air and on the ground with Iron 5Appreciating our fire fighters2023 EVENING WITH LABOR PREVIEW: AFGE’s Ottis Johnson to receive Community Services Award Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to add or update?…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
February 27, 2023 at 10:47 AM

ATU calls on Loudoun County to fine Keolis for missed bus service

ATU calls on Loudoun County to fine Keolis for missed bus serviceVA box office workers score wins; Starbucks baristas need support 2023 EVENING WITH LABOR PREVIEW: Boardman and Clay to receive Vanguard AwardCWA President Chris Shelton announces retirement Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s …
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
February 24, 2023 at 10:47 AM

Support your local striker!

Support your local striker: Contribute to Local 689’s Loudoun County Transit Strike FundCHECKED OUT report: How DOES Collects and Then Ignores Evidence of Wage Theft Last chance for Evening with Labor ads! Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calend…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
February 23, 2023 at 10:47 AM

Union Vets leads delegation to express solidarity with Ukraine

Union Vets leads delegation to express solidarity with Ukraine Baltimore/DC’s Pride at Work elects leadershipFriday deadline for Evening With Labor sponsorships Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to add or update…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
February 22, 2023 at 10:48 AM

Hiring Hall: 7 exciting reports!

Sodexo workers at William & Mary win 1st contract Biden talks up labor and jobs at local union hall MD higher ed workers support voice on the jobCaseworkers tell MD lawmakers about violence at work Baltimore mayor supports Walters Art Museum workers SMART move on two-person crew bill UMD gra…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
February 21, 2023 at 10:47 AM

Montgomery County workers reach agreement

Montgomery County workers reach agreement MD legalized cannabis bill focus is social equityIN MEMORIAM: Thomas DonahueEvening with Labor ad sponsorship deadline 2/24 Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to add or u…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
February 17, 2023 at 10:47 AM

AFGE Members Take to the Streets of D.C. Demanding Fair Pay

AFGE Members Take to the Streets of D.C. Demanding Fair PayUnions Fight for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Kyrgyzstan Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to add or update? Email us at streetheat@dclabo…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
February 16, 2023 at 10:48 AM

Rally: Prince George’s County “is a union town”!

Rally: Prince George’s County “is a union town”! Nurses urge support for MD bill ensuring healthcare for allUFCW 1994/MCGEO: MontCo negotiations update Evening with Labor ad deadline coming up Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
February 15, 2023 at 10:48 AM

Hiring Hall: Striking transit workers in VA call for fines against Keolis

Striking transit workers in VA call for fines against Keolis AFGE rallies for fair pay for federal workers Airport workers urge Airport Authority to “have a heart” on sick leave In Memoriam: Teamsters’ Louis McLaughlin Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History Hiring Hall:Latest DC-area union st…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
February 14, 2023 at 10:48 AM

“Keolis Has No Heart”: Striking Loudoun County transit workers to rally on Valentine’s Day

“Keolis Has No Heart”: Striking Loudoun County transit workers to rally on Valentine’s Day Jeremy Black scholarship fund applications openSolidarity Center Report: Tunisian Call Center Workers Win Big Pay Boost Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete ca…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
February 13, 2023 at 10:47 AM

Union Kitchen workers win $25K in unionbusting case

Union Kitchen workers win $25K in unionbusting caseGW Hospital nurses organizeLabor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to add or update? Email us at [email protected]. Union City Radio: 7:15am, WPFW-FM 89.3 FM 2-m…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
February 10, 2023 at 10:47 AM

Union-Made in America Super Bowl

Union-Made in America Super Bowl WHUR's Autumn Joi Live to emcee Evening with LaborNigeria's Drivers form country's first app-based union Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to add or update? Email us at streethea…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
February 9, 2023 at 10:47 AM

FRESHFARM Workers Unionize

FRESHFARM Workers UnionizeAFSCME MD brings workers voices to AnnapolisTweet This: WTU 6 & DCPS Chancellor Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to add or update? Email us at [email protected]. Union City Ra…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
February 8, 2023 at 10:48 AM

Hiring Hall: MD School for the Deaf faculty and staff overwhelmingly OK union

MD School for the Deaf faculty and staff overwhelmingly OK unionHopkins grad students vote to unionize Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History Hiring Hall:Latest DC-area union staff jobs!! Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to add or update? …
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
February 7, 2023 at 10:47 AM

WTU school librarians make a difference

WTU school librarians make a difference Defenders of Wildlife workers demand contractSign the Loudoun County transit striker petition Labor Photo: Union built. Union strong. Union proud. Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got …
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
February 6, 2023 at 10:47 AM

Defenders of Wildlife to pay $87K for firing union organizer

Defenders of Wildlife to pay $87K for firing union  organizer DC hotel workers: Clean Hotel Rooms Save Jobs!Honoring a Metro heroLabor QuoteToday's Labor History   Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to add or update? Email us at streetheat@dclab…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
February 3, 2023 at 10:47 AM

Keolis prolongs Loudoun County strike, union charges

Keolis prolongs Loudoun County strike, union charges Maryland grad workers fight for union rights2023 Evening With Labor awardees announced Defenders of Wildlife not so great with people Black Labor History Month: ATULabor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the compl…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
February 2, 2023 at 10:47 AM

ATU condemns fatal shooting of hero Metro worker

After second transit worker killing in days, ATU condemns fatal shooting of hero Metro workerBlack Labor History Month Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Union City Radio: 7:15am, WPFW-FM 89.3 FM2-minute audio version of the Metro Washington Labor Council's Union City newsletter.Loudoun County Tran…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
February 1, 2023 at 10:48 AM

Hiring Hall: Teamsters at Keolis vote to strike

Teamsters at Keolis vote to strikeBuilding Trades and Amtrak launch B&P tunnel replacement with project labor agreement Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History Hiring Hall:Latest DC-area union staff jobs!! Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got somethi…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
January 31, 2023 at 10:47 AM

Loudoun County strike comes to NW DC

Loudoun County strike comes to NW DC Democratic Party of Virginia staff ratify new union contractAFSCME Council 3 higher ed locals discuss growth and solidarity Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to add or update…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
January 30, 2023 at 10:47 AM

DC-area Instacart workers owed $1.5m

DC-area Instacart workers owed $1.5m WP lays off 20 journalists; “That number should be zero” says NewsGuildUnited Campus Workers-CWA Virginia members fight for affordable child care AFL-CIO Statement on the Death of Tyre Nichols  Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click her…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
January 27, 2023 at 10:50 AM

ATU leaders walk the line with Keolis strikers

ATU leaders walk the line with Keolis strikers 2023 Evening With Labor registration now openSolidarity Center Report: Fierce Domestic Worker Leader Myrtle Witbooi Passes Away Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
January 27, 2023 at 10:47 AM

Feeding the strike

Labor Photo: Feeding the strike 2023 Evening With Labor registration now openSolidarity Center Report: Fierce Domestic Worker Leader Myrtle Witbooi Passes Away Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to add or update?…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
January 26, 2023 at 10:48 AM

Transit union welcomes Wiedefeld as MD Transportation secretary

Transit union welcomes Wiedefeld as MD Transportation secretary Coalition urges legislative action to address Maryland’s nursing crisisLabor Photo: One day longer, one day stronger! DMV unions help drive union organizing surge Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
January 25, 2023 at 10:48 AM

Hiring Hall: MD’s new Secretary of Labor drops in on labor lobbyist meeting

MD’s new Secretary of Labor drops in on labor lobbyist meetingIn Memoriam: NewsGuild’s Bruce Raymond Nelson Union Voice/Readers Write: UMWA’s real founding Today’s Labor Quote Today's Labor History Hiring Hall:Latest DC-area union staff jobs!! Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete ca…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
January 24, 2023 at 10:47 AM

Fire Fighters speak out on cancer threat

Fire Fighters speak out on cancer threatInsulators 24 welcomes Hot & Cold CWA 2108 pays respects to Maurice MooreICYMI: Virginia boss to striking transit workers: “Let them freeze!” Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got s…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
January 23, 2023 at 10:47 AM

Striking ATU 689 Loudoun County transit workers hold the line

Striking ATU 689 Loudoun County transit workers hold the line Threespot workers organizeLabor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to add or update? Email us at [email protected]. Union City Radio: 7:15am, WPFW-FM 8…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
January 20, 2023 at 10:48 AM

Kroger union members file class action lawsuit alleging widespread wage theft

Kroger union members file class action lawsuit alleging widespread wage theft Teamsters at Keolis authorize strike Report: Platform Workers Winning Rights in Courts, ParliamentIn Memoriam: Laurel BlaydesLabor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar …
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
January 19, 2023 at 10:47 AM

Supermarket workers and unions “disappointed” after court allows $4B Albertsons payout

Supermarket workers and unions “disappointed” after court allows $4B Albertsons payoutAFSCME’s Geraldine Boykin passes, local labor pioneer Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to add or update? Email us at streeth…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
January 18, 2023 at 10:48 AM

Hiring Hall: Photos from the Loudoun County transit strike

On The Line: Photos from the Loudoun County transit strike Cannabis workers vote to unionize at Potomac Holistics Dispensary Proposed bill ordering feds to curb telework policies is ‘political misdirection,’ union leader says Today’s Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Hiring Hall:Latest DC-area uni…
  Metro Washington Labor Council AFL-CIO · [email protected]
January 17, 2023 at 10:47 AM

Labor Photos: DC-area MLK-Labor

Labor Photos: DC-area MLK-Labor Loudoun County transit strike updateICYMI: Moore nominates Wu as MD Labor Secretary; GOP tries to shut down congressional unions Labor QuoteToday's Labor History Today’s Labor Calendar Click here for the complete calendar and details. Got something to add or update…
  Union City · [email protected]
January 16, 2023 at 10:47 AM

DC LaborFest PLUS: Free online screenings for MLK Jr. Day - Starts today!

WHO CARES ABOUT DC?AT THE RIVER I STAND LOVE & SOLIDARITY  STRIKE UPDATE: Striking Loudoun County Transit workers march in Leesburg Martin Luther King Day ParadeMon, January 16, 8:30am – 11:00amLoudoun County Circuit Court, 18 E Market St, Leesburg, VA 20178, USA (map) SIGN THE PETITION HERE!…