Maryland State and District of Columbia AFL-CIO

 

An AFL-CIO Survival Guide to Unemployment

SURVIVING UNEMPLOYMENT

HOW TO SURVIVE COVID-19: CDC GUIDELINES

Still lobbying legislators on the last day of the Maryland General Assembly session

In an effort to secure passage of labor's bills and dealing with an early adjournment in the legislature, President Edwards and Legislative/Political Director, Chuck Cook remain at the forefront, d

COVID-19 Affiliate Resources

Below are resources and guidance for affiliate unions about the COVID-19 pandemic, and recommendations from your national/international unions to limit its impact on

Mortgages for Union Families

Union Plus Mortgage Company is owned by the AFL-CIO Union Privilege and a group of unions.

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Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect, 2019

PowerTools

A resource for union members and organizers.

Defend and Resist

A toolkit for organizers and advocates on workplace raids and audits.

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State Links to UI Benefits - MD and DC

Union Plus COVID-19 Updates

President Edwards' requests for Labor COVID-19 to the Maryland General Assembly

President Edwards' submitted a letter to Maryland legislators regarding labor's requests in managing COVID-19.  The letter addressed to Speaker Jones and Senate President Ferguson read as follows:

2020 Congressional Endorsements

The Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (C.O.P.E.) met Monday, March 9 to act on recommendations for U.S. Congress. 

The C.O.P.E. committee voted unanimously to endorse the following candidates:

District 1 – Allison Galbraith / Website:  www.flipthefirst.com

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Make Sure the Needs of Working People Are Met During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The labor movement is working nonstop to ensure workers devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic receive the protections and support needed during this challenging time. Get involved and make sure the needs of working people are heard.

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