AFSCME Maryland's protests are "more than justified"
This is the December 9, 2024 edition of our twice-weekly newsletter about labor movement news in the DC region. Sign up to get our newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.
"There is only one reasonable conclusion to draw from the recent protest by AFSCME Council 3, the labor union that represents more than 20,000 state employees from Western Maryland to the Eastern Shore, over unsafe working conditions and understaffing in state agencies," the Baltimore Sun's Editorial Board wrote on Sunday. "They make some valid points." Read more »
Food service workers at FDIC win new contract
Congratulations to UNITE HERE Local 23 members at Aramark food services at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) cafeterias in DC for their new contract!
The new agreement includes big wage increases, pension contributions, affordable healthcare, and new language on temporary workers. Congratulations, UNITE HERE Local 23 members!
Pride at Work in solidarity with trans youth at Supreme Court
Leaders from Pride At Work joined allies from LGBTQIA+, union, faith, healthcare, and student movements in solidarity with the transgender young people at the heart of the L.W. v. Skrmetti case that came before the Supreme Court last week.
"These attacks on our freedom are strategies of billionaires and the MAGA politicians they fund to distract from their anti-worker, union-busting," Pride at Work said in a social media post.
"When we see these tactics for the intentional distractions they are, we can join together across our differences to ensure we all have the freedom to make decisions about our own bodies and be our authentic selves."
Actions + Events
Send a letter to the Senate: Reconfirm NLRB Chair McFerran
The term of current Chair of the National Labor Relations Board, Lauren McFerran, expires on December 16. Communications Workers of America are calling for the Senate to vote to re-confirm her before Donald Trump takes office. Send a letter urging the Senate to re-confirm McFerran »
Contributions to CSA's Holiday Basket Program close on Friday
Every year at holiday time, the Community Services Agency provides holiday baskets to families who could use a little extra support. Contributions are open until December 13. Contribute to this year's Holiday Basket Program »
Prince George's + Montgomery County COPE December Meeting
Thursday, December 12 — 10 AM on Zoom
Members of union locals affiliated with the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO are invited to the December 2024 meeting of the Prince George’s and Montgomery County Committee on Political Education (COPE). Register for Thursday's COPE meeting »
December 2024 Delegates Meeting
Monday, December 16 @ 6:30 PM, IATSE 22 (1810 Hamlin St. NE)
Delegates to the Council meet monthly, on the third Monday of the month. The Delegates Meeting for December 2024 will take place on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:30 PM at The Stagehand Union, IATSE 22 (1810 Hamlin St NE, Washington, DC 20018). Register for next week's December Delegates meeting »
DC COPE December Meeting
Wednesday, December 18 — 3 PM on Zoom
The Metro Washington Council, AFL-CIO's Committee on Political Education (COPE) for DC meets monthly on the third Wednesday of the month on Zoom. Register for December's meeting of the DC COPE »
Around the Region
Congratulations to IBEW Local 26 members Aaron Albecker, Eric Brocious, David Cafini, George Cayer, III, Brice Duggan, Marchella Gough, Jose Guzman, James Merritt, William Normyle, Tyler Schoenbeck, Hugh Triggs, Jr., and Matthew Tucker on completing foreman training last week!
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