Action: Sign up to picket with resident physicians at GWU
This is the December 16, 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.
In a powerful show of solidarity, members of SEIU CIR who are resident physicians and fellows at George Washington University voted overwhelmingly to authorize their bargaining team to call for a strike. For more than a year, CIR has bargained in good faith, yet GWU representatives continue to fail to make meaningful movement on any of union members' core demands.
The union is now are moving forward with a three day unfair labor practice strike starting on Tuesday, December 17 at 6:00 a.m. Join CIR on the picket line this week to demand GWU stop breaking federal labor law.
Take action today for the Social Security Fairness Act
Last week the labor movement and members of Congress rallied in the pouring rain in support of the Social Security Fairness Act, a bill which would repeal the long-standing and unfair provisions WEP and GPO. Leaders from AFL-CIO, IAFF, AFGE, AFSCME, APWU, Alliance for Retired Americans, IFPTE, AFT, and NALC joined the event to support the bill.
The Senate only has until December 20 to pass this critical legislation. Send a letter or call your Senators today urging them to pass the Social Security Fairness Act.
Recent News
Loudoun County transit workers win after nearly four years of bargaining
After nearly four years of off-and-on contract negotiations, Loudoun County Transit workers finally reached an agreement on a new contract with county contractor, Keolis. Yesterday, workers ratified the agreement with 92% voting to approve. Despite the contractor’s tactics, ATU Local 689, partnering with the ATU International, remained steadfast in their commitment to ensuring that Loudoun County Transit workers’ rights to bargain were upheld. Read more »
ZeniMax Online Studios launches union with CWA
Congratulations to the 450+ workers with Maryland-based ZeniMax Online Studios who launched their union with Communications Workers of America last week. “By coming together and forming a union, we’re able to take a powerful step forward in ensuring a better future for ourselves and for our families,” said senior motion graphics artist and ZOS United-CWA member Alyssa Gobelle. Read more »
Upcoming Events
Rally with DC Water Workers
Thursday, January 9 — 8:00 AM
125-155 N Place SE, DC
DC Water's Shawn Brown has unilaterally positioned himself as the sole conduit for communication between union representatives and management. Join AFGE Locals 631 and 872; AFSCME Local 2091; and NAGE Local R3-06.
NoVA Labor Holiday Party
Thursday, December 19 — 7:00 PM
4536 B John Marr Dr., Annandale, VA
Our allies at the Northern Virginia Labor Federation, AFL-CIO are hosting a holiday party, and you're invited! Join labor leaders from the DC and northern Virginia region for a festive celebration. All are welcome.
2025 Bowling For Gold Tournament
Sunday, February 2, 2025 — 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
Crofton Bowling Centre
Have fun with your union siblings, family and friends while helping to raise money for the Community Services Agency and our Emergency Assistance Fund for working families in need! Register your five-person team now.
Around the Region
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 99 is making the holidays brighter for union families! Thank you IUOE Local 99 leaders and members for your generous donation of toys and gift cards to the Community Services Agency's 2024 Holiday Basket Program.