Rally this morning with Circulator workers
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Rally today at 10 AM with Circulator workers and ATU Local 689
Monday, September 23 — 10:00 AM
Wilson Building (1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, DC)
Tell Mayor Bowser and DDOT to do the right thing: don't leave transit workers and riders behind! Join ATU Local 689 and DC Circulator workers for a rally today starting at 10 AM outside the Wilson Building to demand a transition of Circulator service to MetroBus! More details »
Recent News
The Atlantic Union rallies for Just Cause, No Exceptions
The Atlantic is in a state of labor unrest. The unionized workers of the magazine have been bargaining for more than two years now, but management refuses to agree to Just Cause, No Exceptions—an essential labor protection that prevents workers from being arbitrarily fired or disciplined. On Friday, members of The Atlantic Union rallied outside The Atlantic Festival in DC. Send a letter in support of The Atlantic Union workers.
Upcoming Events
DC CLUW's Awards Reception & Fundraiser
Wednesday, September 25 — 6:00-8:00 PM
CWA Headquarters (501 3rd St. NW, DC)
Join Metro DC CLUW for the Gloria T. Johnson Awards! This year we are recognizing amazing women labor leaders and activists who help keep our movement strong. Join the celebration and help support the Metro DC CLUW chapter! See ticket and sponsorship details.
Stand in solidarity with George Washington University Medical Residents + Fellows
Wednesday September 25 — 6:00-8:00 PM
GWU School of Medicine (2300 I St NW)
Expensive outside negotiators hired by the George Washington University (GWU) have made bargaining with resident physicians drag out for months. Residents and fellows at GWU care for all of DC and having appropriate support from GWU will allow them to provide the best patient care to the DC community. Join GWU resident physicians and SEIU CIR for an informational picket Wednesday at 6 PM.
Prince George's And Montgomery Counties Committee on Political Education (COPE)
Thursday, September 26 — 10:00-11:00 AM
On Zoom
The Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO's Committee on Political Education (COPE) for Prince George’s County will meet this Thursday. We'll discuss doorknocking for Kamala Harris and Angela Alsobrooks, and what's ahead this fall. All Affiliate union members are welcome to attend.
IBEW Local 26 Electrical Worker Motorcycle Riders Club Poker Run
Saturday, September 28 — 10:00 AM
IBEW LU26 Southern Maryland Office, 101 Skipjack Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
The Motorcycle Riders Club of IBEW Local 26 is hosting its annual Poker Run event on Saturday, September 28. All bikes and riders are welcome to participate! Registration on the day of the Run is $40. More details.
Canvass in Prince George's County for Kamala Harris and Angela Alsobrooks
Weekly on Saturdays — 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Join the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO and the Maryland State/DC AFL-CIO to engage our fellow union members and members of their households about the importance of November's election. Sign up to walk with us this Saturday or any Saturday between now and November 5.
Around the Region
Left: Metropolitan Washington Council President Samuel Epps joined the Maryland-DC Alliance for Retired Americans last week to kick off their Get Out the Vote effort. Right: AFGE, UFCW Local 400, and IUPAT DC 51 canvassed in Prince George's County on Saturday for Angela Alsobrooks and Kamala Harris.
TODAY IS SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
43 Days
until Election Day
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