Workers are united against DC's occupation
This is the September 8, 2025 edition of our weekly newsletter about labor movement news in the DC region. Sign up to get our newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.
On Saturday union members from across our region together with DC residents, immigrant justice advocates, and our allies took to the streets of DC to make it clear we are united against Trump's occupation of DC and we demand it end immediately.
Every day that this occupation is in place is a threat to workers in our region. We should not be profiled, harassed, and detained on our way to work or on the job. We should not have armed soldiers in our neighborhoods, and we should not be worried about being kidnapped under cover of night. That's not safety.
On Saturday, the DC region's union members made it clear We Are All DC. Thank you to our Affiliates UNITE HERE Local 25, UNITE HERE Local 23, 32BJ SEIU, National Nurses United, ATU Local 689, and the Washington Teachers' Union as well as UNITE HERE Locals 24 and 100, SEIU Local 500, SEIU international our statewide federation the Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO for being part of Saturday's massive event.
Upcoming Events
United Way + FedsForward Days of Service
September 12-15, 2025
Next week FedsForward, in partnership with United Way, will unite communities across the country for Federal Days of Service, a celebration of the heart, dedication, and impact of those who choose a life of public service. From neighborhood clean-ups to supporting local food banks, each region’s projects will reflect the unique challenges and opportunities of the place we call home. Learn more »
Training on DC's Paid Family Leave program
September 22 @ 7 PM on Zoom
DC's Paid Family Leave program provides up to 12 weeks of paid time off for any worker to care for a new baby or family member. Learn about this program at a virtual training with the Community Services Agency on September 22 at 7:00 PM. Private sector union members in DC as well as union staff are invited to join this session to learn about the program and its benefits. Register to attend.
Labor Night @ DC United
Saturday October 4 @ 2:30 PM
Get ready for an exhilarating Labor Night at Audi Field! Join us at 2:30 PM as DC United takes on Charlotte FC in an unforgettable showdown. Not only will you witness thrilling soccer action, but you’ll also be supporting a great cause—$5 from every ticket sold will be donated to the Community Services Agency! Buy individual tickets here. For orders of 10 tickets or more, contact Eliyana at [email protected] or 202-335-4417.
Remembering Mike Murphy
Michael Robert Murphy, 72, of Owings, Maryland, passed away on August 24. He worked for IUOE Local 99 for more than 26 years before retiring in January 2016. He amassed many awards and achievements with the union. Earlier this year as part of Evening with Labor, the Community Service Agency recognized Mike with their Legacy Award for his more than 25 years of service. May he in peace and power.