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Unions, advocates say Trump putting meat packing workers at risk

The national union that represents workers in meatpacking and food processing jobs, the United Food and Commercial Workers, says the administration should enact enforceable standards instead of guidance that requires protections like protective equipment, physical distancing, daily testing for wo

Unions, advocates say Trump putting meat packing workers at risk

COVID-19 Testing Sites (DC and MD)

*Signs and symptoms of COVID-19 may appear two to 14 days after exposure.

Testing sites in the District of Columbia:

COVID-19 Testing Sites (DC and MD)

AFL-CIO Warns Against Hasty Reopening Of Economy: ‘Many More Deaths’

The AFL-CIO warned Tuesday that workplaces were still far too dangerous to consider reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, even as some governors are starting to lift restrictions in order to get businesses up and running again.

AFL-CIO Warns Against Hasty Reopening Of Economy: ‘Many More Deaths’

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Union made and USA made Apparel and Products for Essential Workers

1199SEIU-UHWE and Airbnd have partnered to assist their COVID-19 front line workers with alternative housing

1199SEIU and Airbnb have partnered to provide temporary alternative housing for their members who are on the front line and caring for COVID-19 patients.   Read the full story here

1199SEIU-UHWE and Airbnd have partnered to assist their COVID-19 front line workers with alternative housing

Expansion of Unemployment Insurance Benefits Under the New CARES Act

On Friday, April 24, Labor will be launching a new, one-stop unemployment insurance application to allow Marylanders to file claims for all unemployment programs entirely online.

Expansion of Unemployment Insurance Benefits Under the New CARES Act