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Calling access to reliable, affordable, safe public transportation “a civil right,” Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 689 President Raymond Jackson announced that Local 689 has joined with the Labor Network for Sustainability and a broad coalition of organizations for Transit Equity Day today, “a day to call for increased investment in public transportation.” February 4 is civil rights icon Rosa Parks’ birthday and Jackson said that “It is no coincidence that Mrs. Parks’ act on Montgomery public transit served as the springboard for the Civil Rights Movement. Public transit has and still gives access to economic opportunity that drives working families into the middle class.” That upward mobility is under attack in the Metro system “through acts including privatization, cutting service and raising fares,” Jackson said. “We should follow Rosa Parks’ example and use Transit Equity Day to ensure that public transit will always put the public first. Our re-commitment is the greatest way we can honor Rosa Parks’ legacy.”
 - Source: Union City

2019 MGM Scholarships for HS Seniors

High school seniors attending schools within the vicinity of the MGM complex (Crossland, Friendly, Oxon Hill
and Potomac) may apply for $5,000 scholarships through the MGM Prince George's County Local Development
Council Scholarship Program. Applications are due March 15.

Click here for more information.
(Source: Engage PGCPS)

Rebuild America's Schools Act Introduced in the House

The Rebuild America’s Schools Act in the U.S. House of Representatives would authorize $100 billion in grants and bonds to construct, modernize, repair, renovate or retrofit public school facilities. Introduced at the end of January by new House Education & Labor Committee Chair Bobby Scott (D-Va.), the bill is a clear indication the new Congress is dedicated to putting public schools first.

“Chair Scott’s bill represents not only a much-needed boost to America’s public schools, but an investment in their future health and in the futures of public school students and educators,” said AFSA President Ernest Logan. As principals, assistant principals and school leaders in charge of many of the public school buildings that need an overhaul, AFSA members should follow this legislation and contact their member of Congress to voice support for the legislation.
                      - Source: AFSA via ActionNetwork & NEA

ASASP's Executive Director, Doris Reed, with Dave Grogan (left) and the newly elected Chairman of Prince
George's County House Delegation, Michael Jackson (right). Congratulations Delegate Jackson!

ASASP 11 Month Calendar (210 Days) 2018-2019

Click HERE to view and print the 210 Day Calendar

Paid sick leave becomes law in MD

The legislation allows workers at companies with 15 workers or more to earn up to five days a year of paid sick leave, which they could also use for such matters as going to court to obtain a protective order against domestic violence or dealing with the aftermath of sexual assault. A worker will be able to earn an hour of sick leave for every 30 hours they work. It will benefit about 700,000 Maryland workers. Read the Washington Post report here 
(Source: Union City www.unionist.com)

Labor Quote:

"Sit down and read. Educate yourself for the coming conflicts"
- Mary Harris "Mother Jones"
(Source: Union City)

Labor History:

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) took effect today. The first law signed by President Clinton, it allows
many workers time off each year due to serious health conditions or to care for a family member - Aug. 5, 1993
(Source: Union city www.unionist.com)

36 Reasons why you should thank a Union:

To read the list of 36 reasons you should thank a union, click HERE

Labor 411: Making it Easy to Buy Union

Don't know if something is union-made? Search Consumer Products at www.labor411.org for an extensive list of union foods, goods, and products or search City Directories for local union businesses. That's why we're here: Making it easy to buy union and to empower you to create a better life for you and your family.