ALEXANDRIA, VA – Today, a new collaboration between major community and labor groups representing tens thousands of Virginian workers announced endorsements of a group of local candidates who are committed to improving life for working and immigrant families. Take Action Virginia endorsed Alexandria Mayoral candidate, Allison Silberberg, at-large council candidates John Chapman, Justin Wilson and Willie Bailey; John Foust, Penelope Gross and Kathy Smith in Fairfax County; Anjan Chimaladinne, Al […]

For More Information: Julie Karant: 646-584-9001 Washington, D.C. – The region’s commercial office cleaners have ratified a new contract covering 10,500 workers that will provide a $2.00 hourly pay increase over the life of the four-year deal with the Washington Service Contractors Association, which represents the area’s major commercial cleaning companies. The wage increases included in the

Washington, D.C. – Members of the Service Employees International (SEIU) Maryland/DC State Council today announced their endorsement of LaRuby May for the Ward 8 Council seat. Workers were excited by May’s passion to focus support around efforts to reduce poverty. “LaRuby May agrees that with so much wealth in the District, no one should have to work

Monday, October 27, 2014 11:30 AM: March down Georgia Ave. from Florida Ave. NW 12:00 PM: Rally, Howard Univ. Administrative Office 2400 Sixth Ave. NW Washington, D.C.—DC Council candidate, Brianne Nadeau, Howard University maintenance workers and students will march down Georgia Avenue from Florida Avenue to administration offices, where the group will call on school leaders

Washington, D.C. – Members of 32BJ SEIU today announced their endorsement of Edward “Smitty” Smith for Attorney General, encouraged by his worker-focused career in public service and pledge to strongly enforce wage theft laws. In addition to a direct mail program, union volunteers will knock on doors and make phone calls on Smitty’s behalf. “32BJ members

MARYLAND – 32BJ members thanked Governor O’Malley today for his leadership on maintaining the Constitutional rights of Maryland residents. Baltimore City now joins dozens of counties nationwide that have decided that they will no longer honor ICE requests to hold individuals for 48 hours unless there is reasonable cause. “We are grateful to Governor O’Malley

Washington, DC –Nearly 70 janitors at Fort Belvoir have authorized their union’s bargaining committee to call a strike, if necessary early next week, against federal contractor Brown & Pipkins d/b/a Ascential in response to charges filed with the National Labor Relations Board. The men and women who keep the base safe and clean are alleging that

Annapolis, MD – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today directed the State’s Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to no longer comply with ICE detainers at the state-operated central booking facility in Baltimore City, unless the individual committed a serious crime or poses a threat to public safety or national security. Jaime Contreras, SEIU Maryland/DC State Council President on

Washington, D.C. – Members of the Service Employees International (SEIU) Maryland/DC State Council today announced their endorsement of DC At-Large City Council member Anita Bonds. “Anita Bonds is helping to protect the District’s most vulnerable residents who are increasingly being priced out of their own city,” said Jaime Contreras, State Council President and 32BJ SEIU