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Metro Washington Labor Council
Endorses Elissa Silverman

September 7, 2022
CONTACT: Déjah Désirée Williams, [email protected]

The Metro Washington Labor Council, AFL-CIO today announced its endorsement of Elissa Silverman for re-election as At-Large Council Member in the District of Columbia.

“Elissa is a longtime true labor champion who has fought hard – and delivered – for the city’s working men and women,” said MWC President Dyana Forester. “She’s stood with us, and we’re proud to stand with her.”
“For single mothers and anyone who wants access to Paid Sick and Paid Family Leave benefits, Elissa Silverman is irreplaceable,” said 32BJ SEIU Executive Vice President Jaime Contreras. “You can count on Elissa to resist pressure and corporate donations in exchange for cutting these benefits and other services that help longtime D.C. residents who are struggling to afford to stay in the city.”

"Endorsing Elissa is a no-brainer,” said Mark Federici, President of UFCW Local 400. “She has never failed to stand with essential workers and champion policies to address our needs, like raising the minimum wage and passing Paid Sick and Family Leave. We can always count on her and she can count on us."

“Elissa Silverman’s compassion and service on behalf of working families has had a profound impact on our members’ lives,” said Paul Schwalb, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, UNITE HERE Local 25. “From her fierce advocacy for Paid Family Leave to personally working on Unemployment Insurance cases throughout the pandemic, she has repeatedly demonstrated that she is an indispensable champion for District workers.”

Silverman is known as the council’s “foremost advocate for worker rights” (Washington Post, August 27) and has led the successful legislative efforts to increase DC’s minimum wage, institute Paid Family Leave and aid essential workers during the pandemic.

The Metro Washington Labor Council plans extensive Get Out The Vote efforts -- via mail, phones and at the door -- to the 16,000 registered union voters in the District. Many of these voters are women of color who have especially benefited from Silverman’s efforts on behalf of workers.

“While big businesses are pouring thousands of dollars into candidates who share their interest, we are putting boots on the ground to activate union members to protect the interests of hard-working people to ensure Councilmember Silverman is successfully re-elected,” said Forester.

UPDATES (9/20)

The Tri-County COPE will resume meeting on Wednesday, October 05, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. via Zoom. To register for the meeting, please click here.
The Prince George’s and Montgomery County COPE committee will resume meeting Thursday, October 06, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom, to register for the meeting, please click here.
In addition, the council will continue canvassing in D.C. this weekend, Saturday, September 24, 2022. If you would like to participate, please click here to register. Furthermore, phone banks will continue on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. to register, please click here.

Staff

Dejah Williams, Political and Legislative Director
[email protected]
(202) 974-8222