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What labor can win together
‘When unions work together in solidarity, we can accomplish incredible things.” Samuel Epps, President
Laurel City mayor hires union-busting law firm for first contract negotiations with DPW workers
Last year, workers of Laurel's Department of Public Works (DPW) won union representation with UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO.
Hiring Hall: Unions rally in Annapolis
Hundreds of union members from across Maryland rallied in Annapolis on Monday in support of policies to give workers more power on the job.
ATU Local 689 reaches tentative agreement on new contract for Fairfax Connector workers
ATU Local 689 and Transdev reached a tentative agreement on Tuesday after a prolonged bargaining session that lasted all day for a new contract.
2022 General Election Endorsements
On August 23, 2022 and September 2, 2022, The Committee on Political Education (COPE) of the Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO endorsed the following candidates for the 2022 General Elections in Maryland and DC.
Three challengers, two incumbents get labor nod in DC primary
“We must elect officials who are not afraid to publicly support labor unions and champion legislation for working men and women that protects and lifts the quality of life for the people who work in the District.”
2018 Electoral Candidate Questionaires
Questionnaires submitted to the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO by 2018 electoral candidates.
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