The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) won a baseball autographed by Nats pitcher Jordan Zimmerman in the Labor Night at the Nats prize drawing. You had to buy at least 50 tickets to be eligible for the drawing, and ALPA bought 337. “Big congrats to ALPA, who participated in Labor Night at the Nats for the first time this year,” said Community Services Agency Executive Director Kathleen McKirchy. “We hope they’ll be back again next year!” A selection of photos from this year’s Labor Night at the Nats has been posted on the Council’s Facebook page. photo: Metro Washington Council intern Sivan Rosenthal and Council president Jos Williams draw the winning name in the Labor Night at the Nats baseball drawing. photo by Kathleen McKirchy WPFW, home of Union City Radio (weekdays at 7:15a), is conducting a summer mini fundraising drive this week. “This valuable community voice richly deserves your support,” says Metro Washington Council president Jos Williams. Click here to contribute online now (be sure to write in "Union City Radio" in the comment section) or to pledge by phone, call 202-588-9739 or 1-800-222-9739 (tell the volunteer to put down "Union City Radio" in the comment section). WPFW – 89.3 FM – was the official media sponsor of this year’s DC LaborFest, and featured labor music every Friday in May, as well as several popular “Your Rights At Work” shows, co-hosted by Union City Coordinator Chris Garlock and the Employment Justice Center. “This is a defining moment at WPFW, and your support is crucial,” adds Station Manager Katea Stitt.
Zelma Mason-Kelley, sister of Maryland and District of Columbia AFL-CIO president Fred Mason, Jr., died on Sunday, July 19, at 62. “Zelma was a strong supporter of the unions and President Mason,” reports Kim Tucker. “Our heartfelt sympathy and solidarity go out to Fred and the entire Mason family,” said Metro Washington Council president Jos Williams. Viewing and Homegoing Services will be held at Macedonia A.M.E. Church, 23536 Church Rd., Accomac, VA 23301. Viewing: Friday, July 24, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Homegoing Service: Saturday, July 25, 2015, 12 Noon. Condolences may be sent to Wanda Mason, 24560 Church Road, Accomac, Virginia 23301.
On Wednesday, U.S. contract workers will walk off their jobs for the 13th time to call on this President – or the next – to sign a “$15 and a Union” Executive Order. Senator Bernie Sanders will be joining the strikers, who will include workers who cook and clean for nine Presidential candidates who are current and former US Senators. Show up at 2nd and Mass NE at 10 am to join in the march, and be at the Upper Senate Park by 11 if you just want to catch the rally. Details here: Website, Facebook; Twitter: @GoodJobsNation #Fightfor15
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