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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.
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.
RIFs rescinded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.
Starbucks on strike | Solidarity Fund fundraiser on Thursday
Unionized Starbucks baristas are on strike, the House will force a vote on federal union-busting, and concert venue workers win voluntary recognition in the November 19 edition of our weekly newsletter.
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.
Senate moves to end the shutdown
"Without action, working families will face rising costs, reduced care and communities that are sicker and less secure.”
Federal shutdown on pace to become worst in history
Congress is on track to break an unflattering record: presiding over the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Support furloughed workers + families
The Federal Worker Solidarity Fund is here to support furloughed workers during this time of crisis. We want your help.
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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