Tell Mayor Bowser and DDOT: Cut the games with DC Circulator
This is the August 12, 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.
For years, ATU Local 689 members have provided top-notch service to DC residents, commuters, and visitors through the DC Circulator.
Now, with Circulator service slated to be eliminated, it’s time to do right and make sure that riders, workers, and service don’t get left behind. Send a letter to Mayor Bowser and DDOT calling on them to transfer Circulator to WMATA.
Boycott and pickets continue at Grand Hyatt Washington
The Grand Hyatt Washington is one of DC's largest non-union hotels and it hosts a large number of federal government events. UNITE HERE Local 25, the hospitality workers union, has called for a boycott of the hotel and has been holding daily pickets since August 5. 32BJ SEIU joined Local 25 on the picket line last week to make it clear guests should not sleep, eat, or meet at the Grant Hyatt Washington.
NPEU Wins at the NLRB
A judge for the National Labor Relations Board has ruled that the ACLU illegally terminated Kate Oh after she raised concerns about managers' mistreatment of staff and poor working conditions, NPEU announced on Thursday.
"This ruling is a significant victory for workers' rights and reinforces the importance of protecting employees who stand up for their rights in the workplace." Read more »
What Project 2025 would mean for unions
Project 2025 is the 920-page document by Donald Trump and his allies that spells out what they plan to do during a Trump second term. AFL-CIO breaks it it down: How would this agenda affect union members and working families? Explore the analysis »
Upcoming Events
2024 NoVA Labor Picnic
Sunday, September 1 — 12-3 PM
Fort Hunt Park, Alexandria, VA
NoVA Labor's annual Labor Day Weekend Picnic is coming up this year on Sunday, September 1 from 12-3 PM at Fort Hunt Park in Alexandra. Join our Virginia labor allies for food, music, speeches, bounce castle, face painting, soccer and more.
Walk with IUPAT DC 51 in the 2024 Greenbelt Labor Day Parade
Monday, September 2 — 9 AM-12 PM
Corner of Crescent & Ridge Roads, Greenbelt, MD
Join IUPAT DC 51 invites union members, families, and allies to walk in the Greenbelt Labor Day Parade on Monday, September 2, 2024. IUPAT will have a tent at the corner of Crescent and Ridge Roads, across from the police station. T-Shirts will be provided. Confirm your attendance and reserve a shirt.
Community Services Agency 27th Annual Golf Tournament
Monday, September 23 – 6:30 AM
Enterprise Golf Course
You are invited to join the Community Services Agency for their 27th Annual Golf Tournament, to benefit the emergency assistance fund for union members in need. This year’s event will take place on Monday, September 23 at Enterprise Golf Course in Mitchellville, MD. Register for this year's tournament.
Nominations are now open for Metro DC CLUW Awards
Metro DC CLUW is excited to relaunch its Gloria T. Johnson Awards. This is an opportunity to recognize local union women and femmes who are making a pivotal impact on our area labor community. There are three awards categories for leaders, organizers & activists, and standout CLUW members. Nominations close on Wed., August 14. Nominate a leader for this year's awards.
Around the Region
Congratulations and welcome to the very first class of DC firefighter cadets who are 100% union with IAFF Local 36. Local 36 shared last week that "every single member of Cadet Class 26 has proudly signed up to join our union family. We are excited to see the passion, dedication, and skill they will bring to our city while fulfilling their role to serve and protect for years to come."