Earlier today, the staff of FRESHFARM farmers markets voted in favor of ratifying their first union contract, making them the first farmers market workers in the country to secure a collective bargaining agreement. “We came together as a collective to improve our working conditions and create good jobs at FRESHFARM,” said Yuval Lev, who has been a FRESHFARM market operator for three years and served on the union’s bargaining committee. “We’re proud to codify these hard-fought gains in this historic contract and continue doing the work we love to serve the community." The farmers market operators unionized last year with UFCW Local 400 and negotiations on the first contract began shortly after. The three-year contract covers approximately 25 employees responsible for staffing and operating nearly 30 local farmers markets in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Read more » Take Action
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Around the RegionTop left: UFCW Local 400 joined Progressive MD on Saturday for a Power Summit featuring legislative speakers and a direct action to pass bills that will benefit Maryland's working families. Top right: The Washington Teachers' Union bargaining committee met with DC Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie to discuss the status of contract negotiations with DCPS. Bottom left: AFSCME Maryland Legislative Director Denise Gilmore joined the Policy Lowdown podcast to discuss how we rely on strong public services in all aspects of our lives and why it's so important to fund them. Bottom right: Aramark Premium workers at Capital One Arena with UNITE HERE Local 23 did a delegation to enforce their rights and win anniversary pay for themselves and all their coworkers! ✊ 🎉
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