Evening with Labor 2024 is coming up in just under one month, and we're looking forward to this annual celebration of the DC region's labor movement. Today we are excited to announce the person who will make the evening come together. Longtime TV news reporter Sam Ford will join us as Master of Ceremonies for this year's Evening with Labor. Become a sponsor of this year's event to join Sam Ford on April 12. A reporter with more than 50 years experience in television news, Ford spent 36 years of his career at ABC's 7News, much of which as the DC Bureau Chief. At 7News, Ford covered massive events like the September 11 attacks, the inauguration of President Barack Obama, and several commemorations of the March on Washington. Ford received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the Edward R Murrow Award, Associated Press, New York, and several regional Emmys.
Sam Ford will lead our program at this year's Evening with Labor and will be there to honor all of this year's awardees. Secure your sponsorship today and join Sam at Evening with Labor 2024 on Friday, April 12. Sincerely, Metro Washington Council, AFL-CIO Actions + EventsRally tonight for the Fair Share for Maryland Act
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Evening with Labor 2024Evening with Labor 2024 is coming up in just over three weeks! Join Metro Washington Council and allies from across the region for this annual celebration of our victories, teamwork, and outstanding leaders of the past year. Become a sponsor this year's celebration: Around the RegionTop left: Workers United MARJB members at University of Maryland Baltimore County held an election recently for a new shop steward. Congrats to Raymond on getting elected! Top right: WTU Local 6 president Jacqueline Pogue Lyons is a featured speaker this week at the American Federation of Teachers' Leader Conference in New Mexico. Bottom left: Members of IBEW Local 26 joined Labor Night in Annapolis last week. Bottom right: Congrats to UFCW Local 400 whose members at Kroger in West Virginia ratified a new contract last week!
Hundreds of union members from across Maryland rallied in Annapolis on Monday in support of policies to give workers more power on the job. Union leaders' demands include collective bargaining for more workers across the state as well as legislation to prevent wage theft. Learn more » NALC members join U.S. Representatives for introduction of the Protect Our Letter Carriers ActEarlier today lawmakers in Congress introduced legislation to provide more protection for letter carriers on the job, following a nearly 30% increase in the number of robberies last year. “We learn almost every day of an incident of violence against the letter carrier, targeted robberies, assaults and even murder have become part of our job,” said Brian Renfroe, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC). Read more » AFSCME Maryland and State of Maryland Sign New 3-Year Agreement for State EmployeesAFSCME Maryland Council 3 members and leaders attended a signing ceremony with Governor Wes Moore to finalize a new three-year contract for state workers represented by AFSCME. This signing represents the final step to formalize the contract after over 99% of eligible state employees represented by AFSCME voted in favor of ratifying the agreement in a mail ballot vote. Read more » Metro Washington Council's Committee on Political Education (COPE) meetings are a chance for union members to learn about our rights and what's happening in the local labor movement. Our Prince George's and Montgomery County committee will meet tomorrow, March 14, at 10 AM on Zoom and this meeting is open to all Affiliate union members. Register now to join Thursday's meeting: In addition, the next DC COPE meeting will take place on March 20 at 3:00 PM on Zoom. And the next Tri-County COPE meeting will take place on March 26 at 6:00 PM at the American Legion in La Plata, MD. We encourage all Affiliate union members to join the COPE meeting where you live or work. Hiring Hall: Union Jobs in DC and Maryland
Celebrate with us!Metro Washington Council, AFL-CIO's Evening with Labor is coming up on Friday, April 12, and registration is now open. Get your tickets today for this annual celebration of the powerful labor movement in DC and Maryland.
When unions work together in solidarity, we can accomplish incredible things. I’ve seen this many times over the years in my work in the labor movement. When UNITE HERE Local 25 members have been on the picket line for fair wages, having our allied union brothers and sisters show up and join us never failed to make our organizing more powerful and more successful. The same was true during my time with 1199 SEIU. When we were fighting for better conditions at hospitals and nursing homes, support from our fellow unions made victory possible. This is also true of bigger fights for justice. From defending our legal right to safe and fair conditions at work, to stopping corporate exploitation, to matters of economic justice and more, the DC region needs a powerful and united labor movement to help win a better future for every worker and our families. That is the work I am honored and humbled to take up as the newly elected president of the Metro Washington Council, AFL-CIO. The Council unites more than 150 union locals across DC, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and southern Maryland. Together our Affiliate unions represent tens of thousands of workers. When we work together, we win. The Metro Washington Council unites the hardworking union locals that make our transit systems, construction trades, schools, hospitals, supermarkets, coffee shops, newspapers, commercial office buildings and so much more run each and every day. I know that together we can accomplish incredible things. I welcome your partnership as my new role gets underway. Please reach out to me at any time to [email protected]. I look forward to what we can win together. Samuel Epps President, Metro Washington Council, AFL-CIO Actions & Events
Metro Washington Council, AFL-CIO's Evening with Labor is coming up on Friday, April 12, and registration is now open. Get your tickets today for this annual celebration of the powerful labor movement in DC and Maryland.
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