Verizon last week rejected CWA's latest contract proposal, reports CWA District 2. "In fact, almost every proposal the union has placed on the table has been rejected by the company," says CWA. Contracts covering nearly 40,000 CWA and IBEW workers at Verizon expired last August. Verizon "is still not hearing us so it is more important than ever that we take this fight to a new level," CWA told its members. "Tell Verizon management that we demand a fair contract and let them know that we are ready to STRIKE to get one! Mobilize! Mobilize! Mobilize!" There are still a few lanes at 10a -- and some more at 1p -- for this Sunday's annual “Bowling for Gold” Union Bowling Tournament. "Put those New Years resolutions to get active in gear!" urges Community Services Agency Executive Director Kathleen McKirchy. "Great exercise, great camaraderie, great beer, great cause." $25 per bowler for teams of 5; sign up now by emailing [email protected]. photo: 2015 Teamsters team; photo by Chris Garlock/Union City "A good song reminds us what we’re fighting for.” Pete Seeger, who also said “I’ve never sung anywhere without giving the people listening to me a chance to join in - as a kid, as a lefty, as a man touring the U.S.A. and the world, as an oldster. I guess it’s kind of a religion with me. Participation. That’s what’s going to save the human race.” The Metro Washington Council and Community Services Agency's offices are closed today, Tuesday, January 26, because of the recent snowstorm. Today’s AFL-CIO screening of "A Day's Work" has been canceled; stay tuned for details on a rescheduled date. Tonight's 7:30p "Pray for the Dead" reading at the Arts Club of Washington has also been canceled. Tuesday, Jan. 26th from 9 to 11 p.m. the PBS history series "American Experience" will premier the documentary film "The Mine Wars." Catch it on WETA. A few discounted tickets are still available for this Wednesday's Union Night at "Sweat," Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage's exploration of America’s industrial decline at the turn of the millennium, which examines the inhabitants of one Pennsylvania town who still struggle to reclaim what’s lost, find redemption and redefine themselves in a new century. Contact Arena Stage's Group Sales at 202-488-4380 or email [email protected] and use code AFLCIO. Tickets are $40 (regular $68). |