MontCo Workers Fight Furloughs With Youtube

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)

Montgomery County workers, frustrated at being targeted for layoffs and furloughs, are striking back creatively. "Make a video-serious or funny, in verse or in song-rap, parody, satire or comedy," urges their union, UFCW Local 1994, Municipal & County Government Employees Organization (MCGEO). "Tell the world what you think of Montgomery County's budget process." The union is awarding $600 in prizes and the results will be posted on YouTube. The contest is only open to Local 1994 members. - Jasmine Butler, AFL-CIO Union Summer Intern