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AFGE Member Alex Pretti

On January 23, tens of thousands of people marched in downtown Minneapolis and participated in a daylong economic blackout as part of “ICE Out of Minnesota: Day of Truth and Freedom.” Dozens of unions joined the action.

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Battle's on strike

ATU Local 689 members at Battle’s Transportation/RHG Group are on strike, NLRB is pursuing charges against restaurateur Stephen Starr, and staff at some of DC's most iconic music venues are digging their heels in on their desire to form a union.

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RIFs rescinded

The end of the record-breaking government shutdown last week was good news for federal employees in general, but none more so than the thousands who were told they would lose their jobs entirely.

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Tell Congress to oppose attacks on DC

Two bills attacking DC are scheduled for a House vote this week. We’re joining more than 20 national organizations in voicing our opposition to these and all bills attacking DC.

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Senate moves to end the shutdown

"Without action, working families will face rising costs, reduced care and communities that are sicker and less secure.”

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Support furloughed workers + families

The Federal Worker Solidarity Fund is here to support furloughed workers during this time of crisis. We want your help.

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Federal workers miss first paychecks

Federal workers miss first paychecks, workers at four area music venues move to unionize, and workers at DCA and Dulles demand livable wages and benefits in this week’s edition of our weekly newsletter.

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