Labor Updates (3/19/08)

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)
Psychiatric Workers Approve New Contract: Workers at the Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) voted to ratify a tentative contract last Wednesday, reports the CWA Local 2336 website. CWA Local 2336 represents the workers. Highlights of the contract include 10% pay increase over 4 years, minimum wage requirements for Registered Nurses and other workers, and rules on reductions in hours and staffing. For more details on the contract, click here. Deadline for Slideshow Ads Today: Today is the deadline to include an ad in this year’s Evening with Labor photo slideshow, reports Kathleen McKirchy. “Electronic ad files must be received by 5P today to be included in the slideshow,” says McKirchy. “Tickets and tables are also still available.” Email ads and ticket/table requests to McKirchy at kmckirch@dclaborarchives.org. Turn Around America Videos Now Online: If you missed the launch of the new AFL-CIO “Turn Around America” videos at Monday’s delegate meeting (Special Delegate Meeting Tonight 3/17/08 UC), no need to fear. You can now watch both videos online at our website. The videos are part of the AFL-CIO’s “Turn Around America” campaign to make health care the major issue for working families during the 2008 elections.