​In a year when COVID has taken so many too soon, we must add another name to the list of the fallen: AFSCME Council 20 Executive Director Andrew Washington, who passed away Saturday night. 
When elected in 2014, Washington became the youngest executive director of AFSCME Council 20, which today represents 8,500 federal, private and public sector workers in the metro Washington area. 
Washington had a no-nonsense reputation when it came to representing and organizing members, unafraid to take on local leaders on issues of social and economic justice. He served on the national union’s Judicial Panel and was a 2016 graduate of Harvard University’s Trade Union Program. 
Andrew Washington also served as first vice president of the Metro Washington Council and earlier this year filled in as Acting President, unhesitatingly taking on those additional responsibilities amidst a pandemic that was ravaging his own membership. "The hearts of the entire local labor movement go out to his family, friends, colleagues and members," said MWC president Dyana Forester. 
“Andrew always brought a fresh perspective to any conversation about our union’s future," said AFSCME President Lee Saunders. "Andrew was a tireless champion for the workers he represented and always had their best interests at heart, whether at the bargaining table or the public podium. Andrew’s ideas, commitment and youthful energy are irreplaceable.”

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MD State and DC AFL-CIO 2021 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Conference: Mon, December 21, 1pm – 3pm
A brief overview and discussion of the major aspects of the 2021 MD General Assembly and broad issues impacting labor.  This year’s conference will be held via Zoom.  There is no fee to attend, however you must register in advance to receive the link to join.  Materials for the conference will be emailed to all registered attendees prior to start of conference.

Metro Washington Council Delegate meeting: Tue, December 22, 2pm – 4pm
Election for 2nd Vice President and Saul Schniderman sings his annual holiday labor song, affiliate reports and more.

Union City Radio: Your Rights at Work ("A Red Carol"): Thu, December 24, 1pm – 2pm
WPFW 89.3 FM or listen online  
This week's show: "A Red Carol," the new radio drama from the San Francisco Mime Troupe.

Union City Radio: Your Rights at Work (Labor music call-in): Thu, December 31, 1pm – 2pm
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This week's show: See out the old year and ring in the new with your favorite labor songs! Call in with your requests: 202-588-0893   

UC on holiday hiatus: Union City will next appear on Monday, January 4. Urgent updates or breaking news will be posted on our website and/or Twitter feed. We wish everyone safe and restful holidays and look forward to a happier New Year in 2021.

​Missed yesterday's Your Rights At Work radio show? Catch the podcast here; A Red Carol; Workers in holiday movies. The San Francisco Mime Troupe’s Daniel Savio, on A Red Carol, their version of the Dickens classic, which airs next week on Christmas Eve at 1pm on Your Rights At Work. Plus: Kathy Newman discusses the workers who make your favorite holiday movies possible.