Unions and elected leaders call on DDOT to transition Circulator workers

Sep 25

Written By Metro Washington Council AFL-CIO

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Circulator bus drivers represented by ATU Local 689, along with activists, elected leaders, and other supporters rallied in front of the Wilson Building in DC on Monday, demanding a smooth transition into other jobs as Circulator drivers' positions are being cut.

“I have applied to WMATA but I have to start all over again,” said Christopher J. Miller, an operator of 11 years with Circulator (top left). “There’s no joy in this. We move the city. We move the region, and now there’s no joy.” Read more »

National Symphony Orchestra musicians unanimously authorize strike

The Metropolitan Washington, D.C., Federation of Musicians, Local 161-710, American Federation of Musicians announced on Monday that members of the National Symphony Orchestra voted unanimously on Friday to authorize a strike against the Kennedy Center over a stalled collective bargaining agreement.

"The union and the Kennedy Center have been in negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement since May," said a statement from the union, which was issued Monday morning, "but remain far apart on wages and other material issues." Read more »

Upcoming ActionS + Events

TONIGHT: Stand with George Washington University Medical Residents + Fellows
Wednesday September 25 — 6:00-8:00 PM
GWU School of Medicine (2300 I St NW)
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 TONIGHT at 6 PM.

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.

Prince George's And Montgomery Counties Committee on Political Education (COPE)
Thursday, September 26 — 10:00 AM on Zoom
The Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO's Committee on Political Education (COPE) for Prince George’s County will meet this Thursday. All Affiliate union members are welcome to attend.

Canvass in Prince George's County for Kamala Harris and Angela Alsobrooks
Weekly on Saturdays — 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
We're knocking doors in Prince George's County every Saturday until November 5. Sign up to walk with us this Saturday.