Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO : Events http://www.dclabor.org Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:25:47 CST en-us Memorial Service for Teamsters 639's Phil Feaster http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83910 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83910 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:57:45 CST A viewing for Teamsters Local 639 retired president Phil Feaster - who passed away on Sunday, March 7 - will be held at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home in Maryland. Labor On The Air: Latest Local Labor News Updates With Metro Council President Joslyn Williams http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83786 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83786 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:49:30 CST WPFW's Gloria Minott talks with Metro Council President Jos Williams. An Evening With Labor: 33rd Annual Awards Dinner-Dance http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/82970 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/82970 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:37:19 CST The Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO invites people to attend the annual Evening With Labor Awards Dinner-Dance - now in its 33rd year - honoring local labor activists for their outstanding contributions to workers and the labor movement. Broadcast Techs To Protest At NPR http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83905 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83905 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:24:24 CST Broadcast technical professionals at National Public Radio (NPR) will protest NPR's "demands for more givebacks, a wage freeze, elimination of more than half the bargaining unit jobs, removal of bargaining rights over benefit plans, and cutting retirement plan contributions in half." Metro Council Delegate Meeting http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83143 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83143 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:09:06 CST Latest local labor news, updates and more! CLUW's First Annual Working Women's Award Celebration http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83726 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83726 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:52:56 CST In observance of Women’s History Month, the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) honors labor leaders and activists for being “exemplary models for working women who seek to advance in their workplace, union and community.” DC Council Member Harry "Tommy" Thomas' Breakfast With Labor http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83902 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83902 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:58:22 CST Join friends of labor at a breakfast meeting with DC Council Member Harry "Tommy" Thomas. Labor On The Air: Latest Local Labor News Updates With Metro Council President Joslyn Williams http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83787 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83787 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:49:30 CST WPFW's Gloria Minott talks with Metro Council President Jos Williams. Women's History Month Celebration: "Writing Women Back Into History" http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83845 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83845 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:56:40 CST Join members and friends of the Metro DC Chapter of the Coalition of Labor Union Women as they celebrate Women's History Month at the AFL-CIO. Immigration Reform March For America http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83913 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83913 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:06:43 CST Join thousands of labor, community and immigration reform activists as they march to the National Mall - sponsored by Reform Immigration For America and Casa de Maryland - to demand "Congress act NOW to pass immigration reform and move quickly to put all Americans back to work." Maryland Assembly Labor Strategy Meeting http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83281 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83281 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:50:53 CST Area workers, labor and community allies meet to discuss coordination of pro-labor bills and to "talk about things that we can do to change 'business as usual' in Annapolis," reports Metropolitan Washington Council Political/Legislative Coordinator Rick Powell. DC JWJ Training: "The Best Meeting Ever"; Tools For Great Facilitation http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83904 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83904 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:57:42 CST Join labor and community activists for a training - sponsored by DC Jobs with Justice's Gerry Brittain Education Project - on ways to improve the quality of meetings. Labor On The Air: Latest Local Labor News Updates With Metro Council President Joslyn Williams http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83788 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83788 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:49:30 CST WPFW's Gloria Minott talks with Metro Council President Jos Williams. Maryland Assembly Labor Strategy Meeting http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83282 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83282 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:50:53 CST Area workers, labor and community allies meet to discuss coordination of pro-labor bills and to "talk about things that we can do to change 'business as usual' in Annapolis," reports Metropolitan Washington Council Political/Legislative Coordinator Rick Powell. Florence Kelley's contributions to labor rights in the U.S. http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83908 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83908 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:28:00 CST Join local labor and community activists for a "stimulating discussion" on Florence Kelley - founding member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People who helped enact the first laws providing for an eight-hour workday and the minimum wage - and hear about her lasting contributions to labor rights in the United States. Metro Council Delegate Meeting http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83144 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83144 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:09:06 CST Latest local labor news, updates and more! 2010 Labor Notes Conference: "Rebuilding Labor's Power" http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/81802 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/81802 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:01:23 CDT Join union activists from DC and around the world for the 2010 Labor Notes Conference in Detroit, Michigan. Gloria Johnson Awards Luncheon http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83903 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83903 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:55:07 CST Annual awards luncheon hosted by the Coalition of Labor Union Women honors AFL-CIO Executive Vice President Arlene Holt-Baker and Community Services Agency, MWC Executive Director Kathleen McKirchy. NALC http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83538 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83538 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:06:06 CST The National Association of Letter Carriers annual food drive - now in its 18th year - provides relief for struggling families across America. Metro Council Delegate Meeting http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83145 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83145 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:09:06 CST Latest local labor news, updates and more! Labor Heritage Foundation's 32nd Annual Great Labor Arts Exchange http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83909 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83909 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:16:07 CST The 32nd Annual Great Labor Arts Exchange - sponsored by the Labor Heritage Foundation and this year being held in Detroit, MI - is an opportunity for union leaders, members, artists, educators and community activists to gather for four days to share songs, art, poetry, theatre, visual arts, and film. Metro Council Delegate Meeting http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83146 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83146 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:09:06 CST Latest local labor news, updates and more! Metro Council Delegate Meeting http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83147 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83147 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:09:06 CST Latest local labor news, updates and more! Metro Council Delegate Meeting http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83148 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83148 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:09:06 CST Latest local labor news, updates and more! Metro Council Delegate Meeting http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83149 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83149 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:09:06 CST Latest local labor news, updates and more! Metro Council Delegate Meeting http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83150 http://www.dclabor.org/ht/d/EventDetails/i/83150 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:09:06 CST Latest local labor news, updates and more!