Fairfax Connector bus service will remain suspended through Monday as workers continue to strike. “The Union and Transdev were not able to come to a resolution today," said ATU Local 689 spokesperson Ben Lynn on Sunday. "Further discussion on key economic issues is needed and the two sides are expected to meet again on this Tuesday, March 5. Transdev has continued to repeat an outlandish and inflated dollar amount for the compensation package offered to workers without providing the union with the complete financial data and calculations." Read more » More on Fairfax Connector workers' fight:
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Nominations close THIS FRIDAY for the 2024 Evening with Labor AwardsNominations close this Friday, March 8 for the 2024 Evening with Labor Awards. If you know an individual or organization in the labor movement who went above and beyond last year, nominate them for this year's awards: Actions + EventsMetro Washington Council's Committee on Political Education (COPE) meetings are a chance for members of our Affiliate unions to learn about our rights and what's happening in the local labor movement. SAVE THE DATE! COPE meetings for three jurisdictions will take place later this month. Mark your calendar to join the meeting near you:
Evening with Labor 2024Registration is now open for Evening with Labor 2024! Join Metro Washington Council, AFL-CIO and allies from across the region for this annual celebration of the powerful labor movement in DC and Maryland and our victories, teamwork, and outstanding leaders of the past year. Sponsor this year's celebration: Around the RegionTop left: Members of IBEW Local 26 celebrated at the EWMC Solidarity Gala. Top right: AFGE District 14 hosted their 2024 Women's Conference, which focused on building a union that is all about serving and supporting one another. Bottom left: Today marks the first day of Women in Construction Week. This week we salute the skilled tradeswomen at all our Affiliate partners in the construction trades. Bottom right: March is Women's History Month, and all month long we celebrate the contributions women have made throughout history to today's labor movement. Share your newsGot an action, event, open position, or other update you want labor leaders in DC and Maryland to know about? Submit news items to [email protected].
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