On The Line In December

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)

From charity drives to “hard-driving working class” concerts, December is shaping up to be a busy month jam-packed with solidarity. On Friday, December 10 at 1P, hear from author Brigid O’Farrell on her new book, “She Was One Of Us: Eleanor Roosevelt And The American Worker” at a discussion hosted by the AFL-CIO. “She Was One of Us reveals - for the first time - the story of Eleanor Roosevelt’s deep ties to the American labor movement,” say event organizers. On Saturday, December 11 beginning at 11A (not 4P as previously reported- our apologies for the error), the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists DC Chapter will host its annual shoebox gift-wrapping and reception, which benefits area homeless shelters and nursing homes. “We are requesting that you bring gift cards starting at $10 from Safeway, Giant, Shoppers or any other union represented grocery store,” says DC CBTU President Gwend Johnson. “Please join us to help those in need.” Get the latest local labor news and updates at the Metro Council’s final delegate meeting of the year on Monday, December 13 at 6P, followed immediately by the ‘Street Dogs’ concert  – featuring Mike McColgan, former front man for the Dropkick Murphys – who will bring their hard-driving working class politics to the AFL-CIO at 7P. Click here for the full lineup of activities on the Metro Council’s website; email streetheat@dclaborarchives.org to notify us of other labor events!