Local Union Highlights

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)

At Monday night's Metro Washington Council Delegate's Meeting, affiliates reported: union-busting by a contractor at the US Geological Survey in VA against IUOE Local 99 members; the UDC Faculty Association says that UDC looks to be digging their heels in and  refusing to negotiate; ATU 689 workers have been offered 0% raises despite record ridership; AIL continues to rally business support for the Employee Free Choice Act and now has 100 businesses on board with a goal of 250 by Valentine's Day; the Washington Post is refusing to meet with IBEW 26 while demanding benefit and seniority takebacks; the Washington Convention Center - which hosted six official Inaugural Balls - voted their thanks and appreciation to all the workers and unions for doing such a great job on those events; DC CBTU 2009 dues are due; APRI's Northeast Regional Education Conference is set for March 27-29; the Washington Building and Construction Trades Council reported progress on their issues, including recent meetings with local political leaders, and an agreement with the PG school system that includes getting kids into training programs. In other Council actions, new delegates Carl Carson (Cement Masons Local 891, center, shaking hands with Council President Jos Williams) and Kendall Martin (Iron Workers Local 5) were sworn in.
- Photo by Chris Garlock