On Valentine’s Day, George Washington University Hospital workers and their supporters urged their boss to "put the heart back in healthcare." The workers are represented by 1199SEIU and their contract, which covers 150 housekeeping and dietary hospital employees, expired over a year ago.
WMATA managers continued to disrespect Metro workers this week after a track maintenance crew pitched in last weekend to perform critical track repair work for the Baltimore transit system. WMATA said the crew of 20, represented by ATU Local 689, merely provided “technical assistance,” while the union says it was “essential work” by “some of the best workers in their field.” Read more on both these stories at dclabor.org For the latest labor calendar, go to dclabor.org, and click on Calendar. Here’s today's labor history: On this date in 2011, all public schools in Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin were closed as teachers called in sick to protest Governor Scott Walker’s plans to gut their collective bargaining rights. Today’s labor quote is from a Madagascar proverb, which says: “Cross the river in a crowd and the crocodile won't eat you.” Union City Radio sponsor UnionPlus wants you to know that they’re committed to improving the quality of life of working families through their unique products and services. Find out more at unionplus.org!
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