Philadelphia City Council Stands against Dark Money Attacks on Teachers, Nurses, Social Workers and Public Safety Workers
PHILADELPHIA– On the heels of a mass mobilization of workers at the state Capitol, City Council today passed a resolution against a politically-motivated state legislative attempt to silence working families and weaken unions. The Councilman Kenney-sponsored resolution opposes H.B. 1507 and S.B. 1034, purportedly regarding deduction of union dues, promoted by out-of-state special interests like […]
SEIU Maryland/DC State Council Endorses Dc City Council Members & Candidate Charles Allen
Washington, D.C. – Members of the Service Employees International (SEIU) Maryland/DC State Council today announced their endorsement of Ward 6 candidate Charles Allen as well as DC City Council members Mary Cheh, Jim Graham and Chairman Phil Mendelson. SEIU members interviewed candidates about their work to protect the rights of hard-working immigrants and working families such […]
Howard University Facility Maintenance & Trade Workers Rally To Protect Their Livelihood
Washington, DC—Howard University facilities maintenance and trade workers rallied today in protest of Interim President Dr. Wayne Frederick’s decision to outsource its facilities management work, a move which could reduce wages and benefits as well as the quality of work performed. Contractors can cut corners on cleaning standards, underbid their first contract and hike up the price later, or cut and […]