Labor For Harris call tonight at 8 PM
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Labor activists in DC, Maryland, and across the country are invited to join special guests and labor leaders for an organizing call tonight at 8 PM about what’s next for Labor for Harris 2024.
Vice President Kamala Harris has been a key partner in leading the most pro-labor administration in our lifetimes. With Kamala Harris in the White House, together we’ll continue to build the labor movement, expand the middle class and make our economy work for all of us.
Together, we can and will defeat Donald Trump, JD Vance and their anti-worker Project 2025 agenda in November. Register for tonight's Labor for Harris Organizing Call to get connected and learn what’s next.
Recent News
TWU wins largest wage increase for on-board workers in Amtrak history, with paid family leave
The Transport Workers Union of America secured the largest wage increase for Amtrak workers in the agency’s 53-year history after on-board service workers overwhelmingly voted to ratify a new seven-year contract on Tuesday.
The new contract includes a 34 percent compounded wage increase over seven years. TWU Local 1460 represents 360 Amtrak on-board service workers, the vast majority on Amtrak’s busy Northeast Corridor.
"How do I provide for my family?" Hundreds of DC Circulator bus drivers get notices of permanent layoffs
Hundreds of DC bus drivers are worried about providing for their families now that they are out of a job. On Monday, employees of the DC Circulator received notices of permanent layoffs.
"The Union only received a few hours notice of the DDOT announcement," ATU Local 689 said in a statement. "Local 689 has been consistent in our calls to bring over Circulator workers and integrate soon-to-be defunct routes into the Metrobus network."
No deal in sight in Kroger Richmond/Tidewater contract negotiations
UFCW Local 400 met with Kroger representatives yesterday and received proposals from the company regarding Health & Welfare benefits, pay scales, and more.
"Kroger remains far apart from us on nearly every single issue. The company is also continuing to refuse to recognize the union at nine stores where a majority of associates have signed up to join UFCW Local 400." Read more »
Construction firm owes $3.75 million in back pay for workers along with penalties and fees
More than 1,200 construction workers will receive restitution for lost compensation and sick leave as part of the largest workers’ rights settlement in the District’s history, according to the D.C. Office of the Attorney General.
Under the terms of the settlement, a construction firm that has worked on more than 200 projects in the region has agreed to pay out $3.75 million in back pay, civil penalties and attorney’s fees as part of a broader push by the attorney general’s office to enforce D.C. wage laws. Read more »
Hiring Hall: Union jobs in the DC region
AFGE: (NVAC) Staff Counsel
AFL-CIO: Temporary Writer / Researcher
AFL-CIO: Senior Office Administrator
AFL-CIO: Lead Data Engineer
AFSCME: Engineer
Jobs With Justice: Foundation Relations Manager
Labor Network For Sustainability: Communications Director
Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO: State Campaign Director
Around the Region
Left: IBEW Local 26 hosted their annual Roanoke Family Picnic on Saturday and a good time was had by all. Right: U.S. Representative James E. Clyburn spoke at the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen's Eastern Regional Meeting yesterday. The legendary Democrat from South Carolina spoke about his background of fighting for Civil Rights and the need for unity to protect our country’s future.
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