Tell the Senate side with public sector retirees
This is the December 18, 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 one of their final acts of the year, the U.S. Senate is expected to vote this week on legislation aimed at providing full Social Security benefits to millions of Americans.
"We will vote and every Senator will choose. Where are you? Do you stand on the side of public retirees who deserve their benefits, or bungle this golden opportunity by blocking this bill?" Senator Chuck Schumer said. Call your Senators and tell them to vote “YES” on the Social Security Fairness Act.
Recent News
GWU resident physicians win agreement in advance of strike
Resident physicians at George Washington University Hospital with SEIU CIR called off a strike Monday evening after doctors said they reached a tentative labor deal. They reached the deal after a seven-hour bargaining session Monday and less than 12 hours before hundreds of residents were expected to walk off the job for three days. Read more »
Story Cannabis workers unionize with UFCW Local 400
Workers at Story cannabis dispensary in Hyattsville, Md. announced this week that they voted to unionize with UFCW Local 400.
“Joining together in a union is the best way for us to ensure Story provides fair wages we can live on and benefits we can depend on,” said Oluwademilade “Demi” Adewunmi who has worked at the Hyattsville dispensary for nine months. Read more »
Capital Area Food Bank workers to hold union vote
Workers at the Capital Area Food Bank are set to vote to unionize on January 2, 6, and 7. Workers are unionizing with the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, The NewsGuild-CWA Local 32035, and are advocating for fair compensation, a voice in workplace policies, an end to PTO blackouts, and a stronger relationship between warehouse and office staff. Read more »
Welcome, new Delegates!
Welcome to Clint Walker of Steamfitters Local 609, and Jacqueline Giblin and Lisa Johnson of OPEIU Local 277 who were sworn in on Monday as new Delegates to the Metropolitan Washington Council AFL-CIO. We look forward to working with you!
Photo by Metropolitan Washington Council Treasurer Christopher Roell.
Hiring Hall: Union Jobs in the DC region
AFL-CIO: Associate Director for Data
AFL-CIO: Senior Researcher, Center for Transformational Organizing
AFL-CIO: Fellowship Lawyer
AFL-CIO: National Campaign Coordinator, Political and Field Mobilization
AFL-CIO: Senior Events Coordinator
AFL-CIO: Strategic Researchers & Organizers
IAMAW: Research Economist
IAMAW: Research Analyst
International Brotherhood of Teamsters: Industrial Hygienist
Bricklayers & Trowel Trades Pension Fund: Pre-Retirement Services Team Leader
LIUNA: PAC Analyst
National Nurses United: Legislative Advocate
National Treasury Employees Union: Assistant Counsel
Our Revolution: Organizing Coordinator
SEIU Local 32BJ: Bilingual Regional Member Communicator
SEIU Local 32BJ: Bilingual Administrative Assistant
Solidarity Center: Strategic Researcher
United Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers of America: Field Organizer, Higher Education
UFCW: Assistant Director, Occupational Safety and Health Office
UFCW: Administrative Support Specialist, Communications and Digital
UFCW: Administrative Support Specialist, Organizing/Collective Bargaining
Virginia Education Association: UniServ Director
Around the Region
Our Affiliates are getting into the holiday spirit! LiUNA Mid-Atlantic (left) celebrated the holiday season this week, along with AFSCME Maryland (right).