Labor Calendar Preview

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)At presstime, there were 10 local labor events coming up this week; here are some highlights; click here for our full local labor calendar.
Monday, February 13, 7p: Fighting Back: A Discussion on Labor Journalism and Workers' Issues Today
Discussion on labor journalism and workers' issues today with Mike Elk ("In These Times") and Dave Jamieson ("Huffington Post")
Tuesday, February 14, 4p: Unite Here Rally for Food Service Workers in Washington
Many cafeteria contracts are up for renewal in 2012.
Wednesday, February 15, 11a: Rally with Howard University Hospital Workers
NUHHCE/AFSCME 2094 rallies to bring the administration back to the table.
Wednesday, February 15, 4p: Kalmanovitz Initiative Labor Lab: Wisconsin On
Discussion of the history, law, and politics of collective bargaining in the public sector.
Friday, February 17, 2p & 8p: Play: "Can't Scare Me: The Story Of Mother Jones"
Kaiulani Lee’s brilliant one-woman show; half-price tickets for all union members.