Baltimore-DC Metro Building Trades Council

IBEW Local 24 @ Balt. Mayor's Fall Cleanup & Day of Service
2025-10-25 07:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | MD
Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW), and the Mayor’s Office are calling on residents and labor unions to register now for the Mayor’s Fall Clean-Up and Day of Service. IBEW Local 24 is answering the call again for the Day of Service around Baltimore City.
Join IBEW members at the hall on October 25th at 2701 W Patapsco Ave #200, Baltimore, MD 21230 at 7 AM, for coffee and donuts before leaving for the clean up location.
Wear your union shirt, hats and any other memorabilia as we show up and show out for Baltimore. Raise awareness in the city about the power of union labor!
RSVP for the Day of Service >
Contact EWMC at ewmc24@gmail.com with any questions.

Community Services 2025 Holiday Basket Donations
2025-10-20 - 2025-11-25 | Metropolitan Baltimore Council, AFL-CIO, 2701 W. Patapsco Ave., Suite #110, Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
Community Services of Central Maryland’s Annual Holiday Baskets Giveaway is fast approaching. Help support union members in need this holiday season by showing your solidarity.
Toys and non-perishable food items can be donated at the Metro Baltimore Council office at 2701 W. Patapsco Ave., Suite #110, Baltimore, MD 21230. Office hours are from 9am to 5pm.
For monetary donations, checks can be made out to: AFL-CIO Community Services of Central MD, earmarked “Food Pantry.”
Questions? Contact William Parks at 443-500-8081 or wparks@mbalfcio.org

Union Trades Career Fair
2025-10-08 08:00 - 14:00 | IUOE Local 37 Training School, 5021 North Point Blvd, Baltimore, MD, 21219, United States

Conversation with Cory McCray: The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life
2025-10-06 18:00 - 19:00 | AFL-CIO, 815 Black Lives Matter Plaza NW, Washington, DC, 20006, United States
Join us in the Solidarity Room at the AFL-CIO Headquarters on Monday, October 6th from 6:00–7:00 PM for a special book event with Cory V. McCray.
In his debut book, The Apprenticeship That Saved My Life, McCray presents a practical guide on how mentorship, skilled trades, and second chances can open doors and create lasting opportunities. Interwoven with his biography — from growing up in Baltimore to becoming a journeyman electrician and, eventually, serving in the Maryland State Senate — McCray shows how grit and access to the right pathways can transform not only one life but entire communities.
This event will feature an in-depth conversation, a discussion of the book’s themes, and an opportunity for attendees to reflect on how communities can build stronger foundations for the next generation. A book signing will follow the program.
This is a FREE event. RSVP to get your ticket >

Labor Night at D.C. United
2025-10-04 14:30 | Audi Field, 100 Potomac Ave SW, Washington, DC, 20024, United States
Get ready for an exhilarating Labor Night at Audi Field! Join us at 2:30 PM as DC United takes on Charlotte FC in an unforgettable showdown. Not only will you witness thrilling soccer action, but you’ll also be supporting a great cause—$5 from every ticket sold will be donated to the Community Services Agency!
Buy individual tickets here » For orders of 10 tickets or more, contact Eliyana at efloyd@dcunited.com or 202-335-4417.

Steamfitters Local 602 Annual Open House
2025-10-04 | Steamfitters Local 602, 8509 Ardwick Ardmore Rd, Landover, MD, 20785, United States
Join Steamfitters Local 602 on Saturday, October 4th, for their Annual Open House! Learn about the application process, school operations, and get your questions answered.
All interested parties are welcome to attend — no reservation required (space is limited).
📍 8509 Ardwick Ardmore Rd, Landover, MD
📅 Saturday, October 4, 2025 | Arrive by noon
👉 Note: Applications will not be taken at the event.
The next apprenticeship application period opens November 1, 2025.
More info: 602training.org/application-process

IBEW 26 Motorcycle Riders' Club Poker Run
2025-09-27 09:00 | IBEW Local 26 (Manassas), 7016 Infantry Ridge Road, Manassas, VA, 20109, United States
Registration 9:00 am
Kickstands up 10:00 am
Start: IBEW Local 26, Manassas, VA, Office
7016 Infantry Ridge Road
Manassas, VA 20109
End: Grain and Grog
7960 Crescent Park Drive
Gainesville, VA 20155
3 Stops Along Route
Best Poker Hand Wins $200
Worst Poker Hand Wins $100
All bikes and riders are welcome to participate! Pre-registered players will receive a free t-shirt if registration forms are received before August 29th. Registration on the day of the Run is $40 but does not guarantee a t-shirt. We are expecting great weather!
Registration due August 29.
Download and send in your registration form today!

Medicaid Turns 60: A Celebration of Our Lives
2025-09-25 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 5901 36th Ave., Hyattsville, MD, 20783, United States
Maryland is fighting back against Medicaid cuts! Join us to celebrate Medicaid’s 60th Anniversary and hear from impacted individuals, elected officials, and organization allies on what’s at stake and how we plan to defend Medicaid.
Attendees will get a brief lesson in the history of the Medicaid program and what changes we can expect. We will hear from key elected state officials championing healthcare, organizational allies engaged in the fight to defend Medicaid, and impacted individuals who will speak to what’s at stake.
Join us to build community resilience. Dinner will be provided as well as local music performances.
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Returning Citizens Life Skills Training & Resources
2025-09-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-06 10:00 - 12:00 | American Job Center National Harbor at Tanger Outlets, 6800 Oxon Hill Rd, Suite 298, Oxon Hill, MD, 20745, United States
Are you a returning citizen ready to build a better future? Reenter the workforce with confidence. This workshop offers returning citizens employment resources, training opportunities and the support to help you succeed.
➡️ WALK-INS ARE WELCOME | ⬇️ Download Flyer

2nd DC Council Vote on RFK Stadium
2025-09-17 08:00 - 17:00 | MD
The DC Council will hold a second and final vote on the RFK Stadium redevelopment deal on September 17th. This vote will be a confirmation of the initial approval granted on August 1st, according to the DC Council.
Related news:

Labor Leaders Announce Support for RFK Campus Legislation
Aug. 1, 2025
Baltimore-DC Metro Building Trades Council
Commanders’ RFK stadium plan passes first D.C. City Council vote in major step forward for development
Aug. 1, 2025
CBS Sports

40th Annual Ernie Grecco Memorial Memorial Golf Classic
2025-09-12 | Rocky Point Golf Course, 1935 Back River Neck Rd., Essex, MD, 21221, United States
It’s about solidarity, fun, and giving back. Join us for our 40th Annual Ernie Grecco Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, September 12 at Rocky Point Golf Course!
For more information contact Community Services of Central Maryland Director William Parks at 410-500-8081 or by email at wparks@mbaflcio.org.

Union Day @ The Commanders
2025-09-07 13:00 - 17:00 | MD
On September 7, join the Community Services Agency for Union Day at the Washington Commanders to cheer on Old DC versus the New York Giants.
All ticket sales include a donation to the Community Services Agency. To purchase tickets, email Chris Ortega at the Washington Commanders.

We Are All DC March
2025-09-06 11:00 | Malcom X Park, 1544 Euclid St NW, Washingtono, DC, 20009, United States
STAND UP FOR DC. STAND UP FOR DEMOCRACY.
DC is under attack. By sending National Guard troops from multiple states and federal law enforcement officers into the District, Donald Trump has launched an assault to harass, surveil and detain Black and brown working-class residents, immigrants, youth and unhoused neighbors.
But DC communities are powerful, connected and standing together. We’re uniting to say: NO to authoritarian overreach. YES to community. YES to justice. YES to democracy.
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📅 Saturday, Sept 6
📍 Malcolm X Park, 1544 Euclid St NW, Washington, DC 20009
⏰ 11 AM
This is our city. We live here. We work here. We raise our families here. We decide.
👉 More info: weareallDC.com

This event has safety marshals and security protocols. Participants who join us to march, rally, and participate agree to create a peaceful, nonviolent space.

Labor Day Bus Shuttle Tour
2025-08-28 10:00 - 17:30 | IBEW Local 24, 2701 W Patapsco Ave., Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
Metro Baltimore’s unions are headed to a workplace near you this Labor Day!
We’re taking our celebration on the road with a shuttle tour across three counties in our region. We’ll be stopping at job sites, meeting workers where they are, and lifting up the stories and strength of our union family. It’s a day to celebrate the labor movement — not from behind a podium, but alongside the people who power our communities every day.

Riding with us will be union affiliates from across the council, allies, and possibly a few elected officials who want to witness firsthand the impact of union work on the ground. The day will be full of energy, connection, and movement as we travel together in solidarity.
This year’s theme — Freedom, Fairness, and Security — reflects what we fight for on and off the job. It’s a reminder that every worker deserves dignity, every voice deserves to be heard, and every community thrives when labor is strong.
Whether you’re joining us for the full ride or meeting us along the way, we hope you’ll be part of this moving celebration of solidarity. Let’s honor our past, show up for the present, and build power for what’s next.
It’s time to raise our voices and build power with workers who are the backbone of our country.
Will you join us on August 28th? RSVP here!

Through the Looking Glass: Glass That Glows, a Trade That Grows
2025-08-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Painters DC 51, 4700 Boston Way, Lanham, MD, 20706
Join us for a magical day where curiosity meets craftsmanship! Kids will explore the world of glass with two incredible tradeswomen; a glazier and a glassblower who will share their tools, stories and skills. | ¡Acompáñanos en un día mágico donde la curiosidad se encuentra con la artesanía! Los niños explorarán el mundo del vidrio con dos increíbles mujeres en los oficios: una acristaladora y una sopladora de vidrio, quienes compartirán sus herramientas, historias y habilidades.
RSVP and register >
IMPORTANT NOTICE | AVISO IMPORTANTE
Please note that the event will begin promptly at 11:00 AM, and it is highly recommended that all attendees arrive no later than 11:30 AM. | Tenga en cuenta que el evento comenzará puntualmente a las 11:00 a. m. y se recomienda encarecidamente que todos los asistentes lleguen no más tarde de las 11:30 a. m.

Arriving after this time may result in missing key demonstrations and important activities. To ensure you receive the full experience of the day, we strongly encourage you to arrive on time. | Si llega después de esta hora, podría perderse demostraciones clave y actividades importantes. Para garantizar que disfrute al máximo de la experiencia del día, le recomendamos encarecidamente que llegue puntual.

Baltimore Local Hiring Open House
2025-08-07 09:30 - 16:00 | EAS Carpenters Hall, 801 W Patapsco Ave., Baltimore, MD, 21230, United States
Join us on August 7 for a Pre-Apprenticeship Open House focused on opportunties on the Key Bridge Rebuild and Frederick Douglas Tunnel projects in Baltimore.
This event is hosted by the Maryland Transportation Authority, local building trades unions and Kiewit Corporation. It is an excellent opportunity for jobseekers to learn how they can become involved in one of the most significant infrastructure efforts in our region. Attendees will have the chance to meet with Kiewit representatives and local unions and explore available career pathways.
No pre-registration is required. If you would like an email reminder about the event, sign up at: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/6a88ea37aec14b5683bfc51ed14ac3b4

RFK For the People
2025-07-29 08:30 | John Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The RFK stadium redevelopment is a massive project, and DC workers and communities deserve more from this deal than either are currently getting.

TUESDAY, July 29 at 8:30 AM join Washington Interfaith Network (WIN) UNITE HERE Local 23 UNITE HERE Local 25 Baltimore-DC Metro Building Trades Council Sierra Club DC Chapter DC Fiscal Policy Institute DC Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival and No Billionaire’s Playground for a rally and press conference ahead of the council’s hearing.

Trades Day 2025
2025-07-18 09:30 - 14:00 | Kellogg Conference Hotel Capitol Hill at Gallaudet, 800 Florida Ave NE, Washington, DC, 20002, United States
Join us on July 18 to learn more about the building trades, including career opportunities for local residents!

WHO: Job seekers, apprenticeship directors, students, contractors, elected officials, workforce development partners, school district partners, and more!
WHAT: A day of inspiration, observation and education highlighting the work of the building trades, as well as opportunities for local residents looking for a pathway to a lifelong career in the trades.
WHEN: Friday, July 18 9:30am-12pm
WHERE: Kellogg Conference Hotel Capitol Hill at Gallaudet, 800 Florida Ave NE, Washington, DC 2000

This event is FREE!
RSVP and register >

Training on DC's Paid Family Leave program
2025-07-15 19:00
DC’s Paid Family Leave program provides up to 12 weeks of paid time off for any worker to care for a new baby or family member.
Learn about this program at a virtual training with the Community Services Agency on Tuesday, July 15 at 7:00 PM. Register to attend this training.

D.C. Ward 8 Special Election
2025-07-15 | MD
Four candidates are seeking to represent Ward 8 on the D.C. Council, including former council member Trayon White Sr., who was expelled by the council in February following his indictment on a federal bribery charge.
The Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO, has endorsed Salim Adofo to be the next DC Councilmember for Ward 8, stating in its endorsement that “Salim has shown his clear solidarity with Ward 8 workers and working families, and we know he’s the right choice in this election.” Read more about the council’s endorsement here.
All registered Ward 8 voters should have received a ballot in the mail from the Board of Elections. Voters can return ballots by mail, at a ballot drop box or at any vote center. If returned by mail, ballots must be postmarked by July 15, the day of the election, and received by the Board of Elections by July 25.
Read more about the special election in this Washington Post voter’s guide.

Union Night at Camden Yards
2025-07-11 19:05 - 22:00 | MD
The AFL-CIO Metro Baltimore Council’s Union Night at Camden Yards will be held on Friday, July 11th at 7:05 pm vs. the Miami Marlins. In addition to a great night out with family, friends, and union siblings, $5 of every ticket sold will go directly to support Community Services of Central Maryland.
Note: The initial purchase of tickets must be a minimum of 50. For orders of 50 tickets or fewer, please contact William Parks at (443-500-808/wparks@mbaflcio.org). For orders of 50 or more, please contact Cory Snee (csnee@orioles.com/410-547-6283).

Rally Against Mayor Bowser's 'Big Beautiful Budget'
2025-06-18 08:30 - 10:00 | John Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has proposed spending nearly $1 billion in D.C. taxpayer money to help the Commanders build a new RFK stadium, plus nearby planned hotels and restaurants. Unfortunately, she also wants to discontinue D.C.’s project labor agreement (PLA) law, gutting what has been accepted public policy for more than a decade.
Just two years ago, the D.C. Council voted to lower the PLA threshold from $75 million to $50 million. Her proposal would result in fewer good union jobs at D.C. construction sites and make it easier for shady contractors to commit wage theft.
JOIN US Wed. June 18 in calling for an RFK stadium deal that includes a commitment to good union construction jobs and high-quality hospitality jobs at the stadium and at future hotels and restaurants near the RFK site.

Labor Night at the Nationals 2025
2025-06-14 13:00 - 16:00 | MD
Mark your calendar for this annual tradition! Labor Night at the Nationals 2025 will take place this year on Saturday, June 14. We’ll catch the 1:05 PM game (note updated time!) against the Miami Marlins and raise funds for the Community Services Agency’s Emergency Assistance Fund.
Tickets sales for this year’s event are now open! For groups of 20 people or more, contact Sig Melius at 202-974-8226 or smeilus@dclabor.org.
Groups that purchase 50 tickets or more will have their union local name displayed on the jumbotron!

IBEW Basketball Tournament
2025-06-14 12:00 | Carroll Park, 500 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD, 21230
The moment we’ve all been eagerly waiting for has finally arrived — the long-anticipated IBEW Local 24 Electrical Workers Minority Caucus basketball tournament is just around the corner!
They are ready to welcome 12 passionate teams on a first-come, first-served basis, and they want YOU to be a part of this unforgettable experience! Whether you’re ready to hit the court or cheer from the sidelines, come and join in! Bring your family, your friends, and anyone who shares the love for the game! Let’s create memories together!
Register for the tournament today >
Make sure to register by June 7th. First place team wins a cash prize of $250. Free refreshments and food. If you have any questions, concerns, or just need to chat, don’t hesitate to reach out at EWMC24@gmail.com. This is going to be incredible!
#IBEW24 #EWMC24 #RENEW24

March with Labor in World Pride
2025-06-08 11:30 - 14:00 | AFL-CIO, 815 Black Lives Matter Plaza NW, Washington, DC, 20006, United States
Pride At Work and the labor movement stand in solidarity with all of our LGBTQIA+ siblings under attack for who we are and who we love across the world and here in the United States.
We are building a future together where all of us can live and work with safety, respect, and authenticity!
RSVP at bit.ly/laborworldpride
Featured speakers include AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, RWDSU President Stuart Appelbaum, and workers from Starbucks Workers United, the UAW Kennedy Center campaign, and more!
Wear your union and Pride At Work shirts, hats, buttons, etc!
Public transportation, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and water are strongly recommended. Backpacks and bags are prohibited. Personal items may be carried in a clear plastic bag.
Parking availability and access in downtown D.C. shouldn’t be expected this weekend due to World Pride crowds and street closures, but if you must drive we suggest trying Colonial Parking.
Please note that the Sunday 6/8 March is different from the Saturday 6/7 Parade!

Walk With Labor in This Year's Pride Parade
2025-06-07 11:30 | 2025 Pride Parade, 14th & T St. NW, Washington, DC, 20009, United States
We know that a strong labor movement cherishes diversity, promotes inclusion, and ensures safety and dignity for all workers. Being in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ siblings is an important part of how we achieve that and this year we’ll show that solidarity in DC during WorldPride.
Sign up to walk with IUPAT DC 51 and the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO on Saturday, June 7.
The parade begins at 14th & T St. NW and ends at Pennsylvania Ave & 9th St NW.

PG County Raising the Bar Showcase and Graduation
2025-05-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Painters DC 51, 4700 Boston Way, Lanham, MD, 20706
The Construction Trades Workforce Initiative (CTWI), in partnership with the Baltimore-DC Metro Building Trades Council, operates a union-endorsed MC3 pre-apprenticeship program, Raising the Bar, that prepares local and diverse community members for careers in the trades. The program connects graduates to project labor agreement (PLA) projects, helping contractors fulfill workforce goals identified in local PLAs, enhancing job placement for targeted populations and fostering the growth of the next generation of builders.
The Raising the Bar Spring 2025 Prince Georges’ Cohort currently has 14 students (two women), of which three are already placed into union construction careers prior to even graduating. We are hoping that graduates from our program can work on the PLA school district projects in Prince Georges’ County.
Show your support and attend the Showcase and Graduation on Friday, May 23rd at 10am at Painters District Council 51 Apprenticeship Training Center (4700 Boston Way, Lanham, MD 20706)
RSVP to Beli@ctwi-btca.org
Event Schedule
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Pre-Apprentice Showcase: Meet the Next Generation of Builders

Welcome and introduction
Pre-apprentice presentations
Hands-on construction project showcase

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Graduation Celebration and Industry Insights

Guest speakers
Celebration of graduates
Closing remarks

12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch and Networking
