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A union Fourth of July
Plus, Brookings Institution and its staff union ratify a landmark three-year collective bargaining agreement.
Labor rallies with national Poor People's Campaign
“We know that the counter to organized greed is organized people.”
UNITE HERE elects new president; DC-Area Locals attend national convention
DC-area members of UNITE HERE help elect new president, ZeniMax workers rally on Juneteenth, 32BJ janitors continue leafletting and more.
Chair Mendelson joins June meeting of Delegates
Celebrating Juneteenth, and what DC's 2025 budget and will mean for union members and workers across the District.
DC hotel workers ratify historic contract
DC hotel workers with UNITE HERE Local 25 ratify a historic new contract by a vote of over 99%.
DC Water terminates contract with union janitors
Plus, workers at Glenstone join Teamsters Local 639, and a new and improved website at DCLabor.org.
Fairfax teachers unionize
"Today marks the culmination of a 47 years-long fight to win collective bargaining at Fairfax County Public Schools," said David Warlord, President of Fairfax County Federation of Teachers.
Claimant Advocacy Case Studies: Voluntarily Leave to Care for a Sick Family Member
An employee requested an adjusted work schedule or extended leave in order to care for his mom, who had recently been diagnosed with terminal illness.
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