Uniting the LABOR MOVEMENT IN THE DC REGION SINCE 1896
The Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO brings together union locals in Washington, DC and five counties in Maryland to advocate, educate, and organize to improve the lives of all working people in our region.
Our 150+ Affiliated unions represent more than 150,000 workers in every industry — from accountants to educators to athletes to public sector workers and more.
what we do
MOBILIZATION
When our Affiliate members rally or strike, we make sure they never show up alone.
POLITICAL ACTION
Our Committee on Political Education makes electoral endorsements and powers priority campaigns.
MOVEMENT BUILDING
We grow the movement and region’s workforce through union apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships.
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