Metro Washington Council AFL-CIO

Do you know an outstanding union member, leader, ally, or organization that has gone above and beyond in the last year? Nominate them for one of this year's #EveningWithLabor awards! Nominations close Monday. See details and make a nomination: dclabor.org/s/evening-with…

We know that @ATULocal689 moves this region! Thank you transit workers in the DC area and across the country whose service is a part of daily life for so many people.

Happy Transit Worker Appreciation Day. Thanks to all our members for their commitment and dedication! #1u #canlab #UnionStrong

Tomorrow the Community Services Agency together with union allies will join @FairBudgetDC as they deliver their recommendations for this year's budget to DC Council. Join them at the Wilson Building between 8:45am-1:30pm. Sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Registration is now open for #EveningWithLabor 2026! This event is a tradition and the highlight of our year, and we want you to join us there! Sponsorships are available at a variety of levels. Get tickets, become a sponsor, and nominate a leader at dclabor.org/evening-with-l…

TONIGHT! See you there.

From teacher strikes to state worker contracts and more, there is a lot at stake for workers in the Maryland General Assembly. On March 9, union members from across Maryland and DC will rally at the Lawyer’s Mall in Annapolis for the Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO's Union Night.

Next week, Local 689 will join hundreds of our fellow Union members to rally in support of workers at Annapolis. We hope to see you there!

Nothing to see here except me standing next to some of the mighty Crumbs & Whiskers Cat Cafe workers in Georgetown, DC who voted today unanimously to unionize! This is the first Cat Cafe to unionize in the Country. Truly, DC is a Union Town! #unionsforall #itsbetterinaunion #1u

🧵The VA awarded a contract to a shuttle company out of Texas who has no presence in the region. Passengers are barely being served and being left behind. The Union is wondering: Stony Biz, where are you?

The NewsGuild-CWA seeks an Administrative Secretary to be based in Washington, DC. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?id… #1u #UnionStrong @newsguild @CWAUnion

In Washington D.C., a bus driver’s patience and kindness toward a curious fifth grader sparked a lifelong love for transit, ultimately bringing them back together years later as Metro colleagues. On National Acts of Kindness Day, it’s a reminder that transit connects people not just to places, but to possibilities. Read the full story here: cnn.com/2025/11/23/us/…

After The Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos laid off hundreds of union journalists, workers came together, organized and showed up for each other. Solidarity with @PostGuild as they fight for fair treatment and to #SaveThePost!

Picket line happening right now outside The Duck & The Peach in Capitol Hill:

Out here in these sub freezing streets of DC today supporting the Young Workers March! It's great seeing them standing up for their future! I was here representina my union @WorkersUnitedMA & the @DCLabor Council with the President of the Council @SamEppsIV. #itsbetterinaunion

America’s unions rallied outside of The Washington Post yesterday after owner Jeff Bezos, one of the richest people on Earth, laid off hundreds of union workers. Solidarity with @postguild as they fight to #SaveThePost!

Mark your calendar: This year's #EveningWithLabor will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at DC's Omni Shoreham Hotel. This event is a highlight of our year and we look forward to honoring and celebrating leaders in our movement together.

@WorkersUnitedMA @WorkersUnited @croftonbowl Thanks for joining this great day, @WorkersUnitedMA!!

We went bowling! We had two teams @DCLabor 2026 Union Bowling Tournament. It was incredi-bowl! Our teams were the MARJB Gutter Gang & MARJB Strike Squard. Proceeds from the Tournament helps union members with emergency financial needs. #itsbetterinaunion #wumarjb #1u #unions

APWU Honors #BlackHistoryMonth ✊🏾 We are proud to celebrate the contributions of Black Americans in our union, the labor movement, and our nation's history!

Congratulations to nurses at @MedStarWHC on their new contract! DC can't run without nurses, and nurses can't work without safe conditions.