Elizabeth Davis Takes Helm at Washington Teachers

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)

Thanking Washington Teachers Union Local 6 members for their support, newly sworn-in President Elizabeth Davis (at right in photo) reminded those attending the ceremony that “the challenges facing DC’s teachers will require the hard work and support of everyone,” pledging that the local’s new leadership “intends to fulfill all promises and make life better for each member.”  AFT Secretary-Treasurer Loretta Johnson, recognizing the pre-eminence of the local in numbers and leadership, congratulated the newly-elected leaders and wished them “strength, integrity and solidarity” in waging the battles currently underway in DC public schools.  Community Services Agency Executive Director Kathleen McKirchy delivered a letter from Metro Council President Jos Williams, who normally swears in new officers of Local 6 but was out of town. The Metro Council “views WTU Local 6 as a leader in the local labor movement,” Williams’ letter said, “and we look forward to working with your new leadership in these coming months on the serious issues affecting teachers, and other union members and workers in our city.”
photo: AFT General Vice President Candi Peterson (left), Regional Director Al Squire (center) and WTU 6 President Elizabeth Davis; photo by Kathleen McKirchy