Labor On The Move: Street Named to New WTU Community Organizer Position

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)David Street has been appointed to the newly created position of Community Organizer for the Washington Teachers’ Union. Street (right) will be responsible for building relationships and collaborative activities with a diverse group of organizations throughout Washington. “The Community Organizer position is critical to WTU’s future as we create partnerships that enhance our work to benefit DC teachers,” said WTU President Nathan Saunders, who appointed Street.  “Mr. Street will cultivate and strengthen relationships with a wide range of DC leaders and groups as WTU continues to work at building the best public education system for our students.” Street will begin his Community Organizer role by strengthening relationships with existing partners such as Jobs for Justice, UNCF, Empower DC and several faith-based groups, as well as scheduling small group “chats” with other potential WTU stakeholders to build collaborative initiatives. “WTU would like to open new lines of communication with others around ideas of common interest,” says Saunders. “When we can share information between WTU members and community leaders, we can accomplish so much more.” David Street can be reached at dstreet@wtulocal6.net.