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Call to Save Our Postal Service

Postal workers are keeping our country moving and US economy working for us during this time of crisis - getting prescriptions delivered to people sheltering in place, making e-commerce possi

Plan for Reopening Maryland: Stage 1

On May 13, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan  announced the beginning of Stage One of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery,’ which includes moving from a Stay at Home order to a Safer at Home publ

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FYI:  60 Minutes did a segment on this on Sunday.  Hopefully, New York can get them organized at their facility and start a trend in the country.

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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

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Recent News

Stay at Home Orders Extended in the District of Columbia through June 8

On May 13, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued Mayor’s Order #2020-066 to extend the District’s public emergency and public health emergency and continue to require individuals to stay home through June 8, 2020.  See the full story here.

Maryland Rep. Kweisi Mfume Wins Special Election Swearing in Ceremony held May 5

USW members kick up production of PPE in U.S. and Canada

This is both serving to protect the workers and their families at home as well as to meet the high demand for products.  See the full story here

Navy, AFGE Local Join Forces to Produce Cloth Masks in Response to Face Mask Shortages

They now have more than 150 remote workers – all of whom are bargaining unit employees – making cloth masks. As of April 15, they have made over 2,374 masks and are still sewing. The masks are going to Navy personnel and the shipyard workforce. Each employee will have several cloth masks issued to them.

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Support the HEROES Act

Working people are desperate for our leaders to put partisanship aside and do what is right for our health, our economy and our country. Tell your Senator to support the HEROES Act (H.R. 6800) and provide the relief working families need.

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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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