SEIU joins AFL-CIO to build unprecedented worker power, win unions for all people
This is the January 13, 2025 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.
The AFL-CIO and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) announced last week that they are reuniting to launch a new, long-term effort to make it easier for workers to win a voice on our jobs with their unions. Two million SEIU service and care workers will join the nearly 13 million-member AFL-CIO, and together, these powerful organizations will push back on union-busting and win for working families. Read more »
Actions + Events
Frontline Solidarity: A Mass Deportation Fight-Back Toolkit
Under the leadership of the Executive Council Committee on Immigration, the AFL-CIO has developed a proactive strategy to prepare for potential attacks on immigrant workers under the coming administration. "Frontline Solidarity: A Mass Deportation Fight-Back Toolkit for Union Activists and Organizers" focuses on preparing for aspects of the mass deportation agenda that will most directly impact the workforce and the workplace. In addition, AFL-CIO's immigration team will be offering weekly toolkit overview trainings on Mondays at 3 PM ET throughout January and February.
Defend DC Labor second meeting
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
7:00 PM on Zoom
Join us for the second standalone meeting of the Defend DC Labor group to start collaborating on a strategic plan for the fight to protect workers and unions under the incoming administration. Register to attend.
Walk with labor in DC's 20th Annual MLK Day Peace Walk and Parade
Saturday, January 18, 2025
10:00 AM @ Entertainment and Sports Arena
Walk with the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO in the the 20th Annual MLK Holiday DC Peace Walk & Parade, taking place on Saturday, January 18, 2025 in Congress Heights, DC. This year's event will celebrate the theme “Commit to the Noble Struggle for Equal Rights.” Sign up »
Bowling for Gold: Register your team by January 25!
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! CSA’s 2025 Bowling for Gold tournament will take place on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Crofton Bowling Centre. Register your 5-person team by Saturday, January 25.
Around the Region
Left: Last week ATU Local 689 President Raymond Jackson visited the Hubbard Road Paratransit garage and the Greenbelt Railcar Maintenance facility to speak with members and address their concerns in real-time. Right: Solidarity with Alternate Solutions Homecare Network workers in strike in Fairfax, VA!