The editorial staff at Washingtonian magazine voted last week to form a union with the NewsGuild. “From day one,” said the Washingtonian Guild, “we knew this would be the outcome. The votes make it clear: a union is the best way to achieve a better future for our staff, magazine, and readers.” In the coming weeks, the Guild will begin negotiating “for fairer compensation, a more diverse and inclusive newsroom, a healthier office culture, and improved transparency.” This August, on the 58th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech, democracy advocates are joining the historic March On for Voting Rights. Starting at 8a on Saturday, August 28th, the March On for Voting Rights will take place across the country, including here in Washington, D.C. (see Calendar), to protect voting rights and demand that Congress act by passing federal voting rights legislation. Log in at 2 pm today for a Facebook Live Remembrance Ceremony celebrating the life of Nelvin Ransome. “Nelvin was the long-time Recorder and Field Representative for UFCW Local 1994 who left us in December 2020 after battling COVID,” says UFCW 1994/MCGEO. “Unfortunately, due to the ongoing health concerns in our area, we had to limit in-person attendance at our event. We regret that we could not all get together to remember our great friend, brother and leader, but we must mitigate risks. You can watch the event's live stream here.” “Good things don’t come to those who wait. They come to those who agitate!”
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