Workers at first unionized Apple store reach historic tentative agreement
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The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers’ (IAM) Coalition of Organized Retail Employees (CORE) has reached a tentative agreement with Apple that improves work-life balance, raises pay and helps protect job security.
Workers at the Towson, Maryland, Apple retail store, the first in the country to unionize, will vote on the tentative agreement on August 6.
"From the beginning, IAM CORE’s mission has been to improve Apple for our employees, customers and communities," said the IAM CORE Negotiating Committee. "Together, we can build on this success in store after store and grow the power IAM CORE has started here in Maryland." Read more »
Housekeepers to picket at Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Housekeepers at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City will hold a union election on August 16 — and workers along with UNITE HERE Local 25 will be picketing every Saturday until then.
"The hotel is union busting, holding anti-union meetings and passing out anti-union leaflets," said Local 25 organizer Amanda Michelle Gomez. "Workers are staying strong but could use support." Join workers on Saturday, August 3 and August 10 at 5 PM at 2799 Richmond Highway in Arlington. Read more »
Kroger workers: "We won't leave anyone behind"
Kroger workers like those pictured here work at stores where most associates have signed up to join UFCW Local 400, but Kroger is refusing to respect their choice and allow them to be part of Local 400. Workers are standing together with the union to demand that every store where a majority of associates have signed up for the union has the same benefits and protections of our contract. "We won’t leave anyone behind." Read more »
NILC Union reaches first collective bargaining agreement
Congratulations to the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) and NILC Union on your first collective bargaining agreement with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union!
Highlights of the new CBA include wage increases, structured salary bands, enhanced job security measures, and comprehensive benefits.
Upcoming Events
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.
Vendors wanted: ATU Local 689 Pop-up Shop
Saturday, August 17 — 1-5 PM
2701 Whitney Place, Forestville, MD
Vendors wanted! On August 17, ATU Local 689 will have its annual fish fry for members, and this year we are looking for vendors for a pop-up shop! If you are interested in participating as a vendor, contact Raynell.
Pride at Work: Community Meeting and Project 2025 Strategy Huddle
Thursday, August 1 — 5:15 PM on Zoom
Join us Thursday, August 1st, 2024 at 5:15PM PST/ 8:15PM EST for a community huddle and call to action on stopping Project 2025 and building LGBTQIA+ worker power. Register.
Around the Region
Left: The Washington Teachers' Union attended the American Federation of Teachers' convention last week where Vice President Kamala Harris electrified the crowd with her remarks. Right: AFSCME Maryland joined UNITE HERE Local 7 on the picket line in downtown Baltimore to tell hotel corporations that one job should be enough.
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