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Tell the Senate side with public sector retirees
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote this week on legislation aimed at providing full Social Security benefits to millions of Americans. Plus, GWU resident physicians win labor agreement and the Council swears in new Delegates.
Action: Sign up to picket with resident physicians at GWU
SEIU CIR at George Washington University are ready to strike, plus labor rallies for the Social Security Fairness Act.
Today: Rally for retirees + Call the Senate for NLRB
Rally today with international unions to repeal WEP/GPO, and call your Senators to confirm Lauren McFerran.
AFSCME Maryland's protests are "more than justified"
"There is only one reasonable conclusion to draw from the recent protest by AFSCME Council 3: they make some valid points.”
Referrals close Friday for CSA's Holiday Basket Program
Referrals close Friday for CSA’s Holiday Baskets Program; follow us on Instagram; and add your voice to AFSCME Maryland’s call for safe staffing at state agencies.
ART workers overwhelmingly ratify their tentative agreement
Workers with ATU Local 689 at Arlington Transit and workers with UNITE HERE Local 25 in northern Virginia (pictured here) ratify new contracts.
Welcome Sig Meilus, incoming Director of the Community Services Agency
The Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO and the Community Services Agency extend a warm welcome to Sigute Meilus (she/her), the incoming Director of the Community Services Agency.
Capital Area Food Bank workers file for a union
CAFB workers file for a union, UMD students rally for recognition, and ways to celebrate Thanksgiving in union-style.
MOM's workers reject effort to oust union
Workers at MOM’s Organic Market vote down an effort backed by the National Right to Work Committee, and welcome to new Delegates.
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