Hundreds of union members from across Maryland rallied in Annapolis on Monday in support of policies to give workers more power on the job. Union leaders' demands include collective bargaining for more workers across the state as well as legislation to prevent wage theft. Learn more » NALC members join U.S. Representatives for introduction of the Protect Our Letter Carriers ActEarlier today lawmakers in Congress introduced legislation to provide more protection for letter carriers on the job, following a nearly 30% increase in the number of robberies last year. “We learn almost every day of an incident of violence against the letter carrier, targeted robberies, assaults and even murder have become part of our job,” said Brian Renfroe, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC). Read more » AFSCME Maryland and State of Maryland Sign New 3-Year Agreement for State EmployeesAFSCME Maryland Council 3 members and leaders attended a signing ceremony with Governor Wes Moore to finalize a new three-year contract for state workers represented by AFSCME. This signing represents the final step to formalize the contract after over 99% of eligible state employees represented by AFSCME voted in favor of ratifying the agreement in a mail ballot vote. Read more » Metro Washington Council's Committee on Political Education (COPE) meetings are a chance for union members to learn about our rights and what's happening in the local labor movement. Our Prince George's and Montgomery County committee will meet tomorrow, March 14, at 10 AM on Zoom and this meeting is open to all Affiliate union members. Register now to join Thursday's meeting: In addition, the next DC COPE meeting will take place on March 20 at 3:00 PM on Zoom. And the next Tri-County COPE meeting will take place on March 26 at 6:00 PM at the American Legion in La Plata, MD. We encourage all Affiliate union members to join the COPE meeting where you live or work. Hiring Hall: Union Jobs in DC and Maryland
Celebrate with us!Metro Washington Council, AFL-CIO's Evening with Labor is coming up on Friday, April 12, and registration is now open. Get your tickets today for this annual celebration of the powerful labor movement in DC and Maryland.
When unions work together in solidarity, we can accomplish incredible things. I’ve seen this many times over the years in my work in the labor movement. When UNITE HERE Local 25 members have been on the picket line for fair wages, having our allied union brothers and sisters show up and join us never failed to make our organizing more powerful and more successful. The same was true during my time with 1199 SEIU. When we were fighting for better conditions at hospitals and nursing homes, support from our fellow unions made victory possible. This is also true of bigger fights for justice. From defending our legal right to safe and fair conditions at work, to stopping corporate exploitation, to matters of economic justice and more, the DC region needs a powerful and united labor movement to help win a better future for every worker and our families. That is the work I am honored and humbled to take up as the newly elected president of the Metro Washington Council, AFL-CIO. The Council unites more than 150 union locals across DC, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and southern Maryland. Together our Affiliate unions represent tens of thousands of workers. When we work together, we win. The Metro Washington Council unites the hardworking union locals that make our transit systems, construction trades, schools, hospitals, supermarkets, coffee shops, newspapers, commercial office buildings and so much more run each and every day. I know that together we can accomplish incredible things. I welcome your partnership as my new role gets underway. Please reach out to me at any time to [email protected]. I look forward to what we can win together. Samuel Epps President, Metro Washington Council, AFL-CIO Actions & Events
Metro Washington Council, AFL-CIO's Evening with Labor is coming up on Friday, April 12, and registration is now open. Get your tickets today for this annual celebration of the powerful labor movement in DC and Maryland.
Nominations close FRIDAY for the 2024 Evening with Labor AwardsNominations close this Friday, March 8 for the 2024 Evening with Labor Awards. If you know an individual or organization in the labor movement who went above and beyond last year, nominate them for this year's awards: Metro Washington Council's Committee on Political Education (COPE) meetings for three jurisdictions will take place later this month. Register now to join the meeting near you:
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Fairfax Connector bus service will remain suspended through Monday as workers continue to strike. “The Union and Transdev were not able to come to a resolution today," said ATU Local 689 spokesperson Ben Lynn on Sunday. "Further discussion on key economic issues is needed and the two sides are expected to meet again on this Tuesday, March 5. Transdev has continued to repeat an outlandish and inflated dollar amount for the compensation package offered to workers without providing the union with the complete financial data and calculations." Read more » More on Fairfax Connector workers' fight:
Mendelson questions DCPS for scheduling 5 AM bargaining session with Washington Teachers' Union
Nominations close THIS FRIDAY for the 2024 Evening with Labor AwardsNominations close this Friday, March 8 for the 2024 Evening with Labor Awards. If you know an individual or organization in the labor movement who went above and beyond last year, nominate them for this year's awards: Actions + EventsMetro Washington Council's Committee on Political Education (COPE) meetings are a chance for members of our Affiliate unions to learn about our rights and what's happening in the local labor movement. SAVE THE DATE! COPE meetings for three jurisdictions will take place later this month. Mark your calendar to join the meeting near you:
Evening with Labor 2024Registration is now open for Evening with Labor 2024! Join Metro Washington Council, AFL-CIO and allies from across the region for this annual celebration of the powerful labor movement in DC and Maryland and our victories, teamwork, and outstanding leaders of the past year. Sponsor this year's celebration: Around the RegionTop left: Members of IBEW Local 26 celebrated at the EWMC Solidarity Gala. Top right: AFGE District 14 hosted their 2024 Women's Conference, which focused on building a union that is all about serving and supporting one another. Bottom left: Today marks the first day of Women in Construction Week. This week we salute the skilled tradeswomen at all our Affiliate partners in the construction trades. Bottom right: March is Women's History Month, and all month long we celebrate the contributions women have made throughout history to today's labor movement. Share your newsGot an action, event, open position, or other update you want labor leaders in DC and Maryland to know about? Submit news items to [email protected].
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