Metro Washington Council AFL-CIO

TODAY'S LABOR CALENDAR

5/22/2019

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Union City Radio: 7:15a; WPFW-FM 89.3

Journey for Justice Alliance Bus Tour (DC): Wed, May 22, 10am – 12pm
MUST RSVP: contact Dr. Terence Ngwa at [email protected] for further information.

Labor at the Nat'l Museum of American History: Wed, May 22, 12pm – 2pm
National Museum of American History, 14th St and Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20001
2 spots just opened up; RSVP online here

UPCOMING
Union City Radio: Your Rights at Work: Thu, May 23, 1pm – 3pm
WPFW 89.3 FM or listen online
Guests include DC Council member Trayon White.

MWC affiliate updates

5/22/2019

In other highlights from Monday’s Metro Washington Council delegate meeting, IATSE 22 president Chuck Clay reported that new contracts at the Washington Ballet and the Reagan Trade Center were ratified last week, and contract negotiations with PSAV are scheduled to begin on June 4. UNITE HERE 23’s Josh Armstead reported that Local 23’s members at Georgetown University just ratified their contract. He also reported that while wages for workers at Sky Chefs “are up a bit, healthcare is still terrible, a dreadful situation for 14,000 workers across the country.” Plans are underway for a major action at National Airport on June 19; stay tuned for details soon. Gina Walton, AFGE 1975, was elected to fill the final vacancy on the MWC Executive Board. Click here for the May 20 MWC report, which includes April MWC minutes and program reports.
photo (l-r): AFGE 14 NVP Eric Bunn, Walton, and MWC president Jackie Jeter. Photo by Chris Garlock

30 day countdown to Labor Night at the Nats

5/22/2019

Exactly one month from today, on June 22, thousands of union members, family and friends will converge at Nationals Stadium for this year's Labor Night at the Nats. "Not only will everyone have a great time, they're helping workers during times of hardship, with a portion of each ticket going to CSA and its Emergency Assistance Fund," says Community Services Agency Executive Director Sonte DuCote. Over 3,000 tickets have already been sold; get yours here or email [email protected].

Today’s Labor Quote: Harry S. Truman

5/22/2019

“The right to join a union of one's choice is unquestioned today and is sanctioned and protected by law.”

Truman crushed a U.S. railroad strike – which started on May 23, 1946 -- by threatening to draft strikers.

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