Liza Smith

Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee D14 Member | Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO - Delegate|Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board

[Liza Smith @lizasmith]

Early Voting runs July 7th through July 14th between 7 am - 8 pm. Before voting, please visit https://t.co/Ecu8ZyJxgR to be #VOTEREADY @mcdcc @mddems @OlneyMDNews

[Teamsters @Teamsters]

TEAMSTERS-LED FASTER LABOR CONTRACTS ACT PASSES U.S. HOUSE WITH BIPARTISAN SUPPORT

With bipartisan support, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA), a Teamsters-led bill that could become the strongest new labor legislation for American workers in generations. Just three weeks prior, the discharge petition filed by Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ, 1st District) received the 218 signatures needed to force a vote on the landmark law that would hold employers accountable for delaying first union contracts.  

“The Faster Labor Contracts Act is the most consequential labor bill to come before Congress in decades. Its bipartisan passage out of the House of Representatives is a significant milestone for millions of American workers,” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien. “The 1.3-million member Teamsters Union has worked tirelessly to build a coalition of Democrats, Republicans, and independents who are committed to improving the lives of working people. Millions of workers at Amazon and other major companies who are fed up with being overworked, underpaid, and undervalued are organizing their unions today in record numbers. We can no longer tolerate a broken system that allows corporations to corruptly drag out negotiations and shirk their legal obligations to bargain fair first union contracts. The FLCA has a real shot to right generations of wrongs and level the playing field for workers. The Teamsters are eager for the Senate to take up this urgent legislation and ensure it lands on the President’s desk.” 

The FLCA would amend the National Labor Relations Act to require employers to bargain with newly organized workers within 10 days of voting to form their union. Establishing a reasonable timeline for all parties to negotiate in good faith, the legislation provides a path to mediation if no agreement is reached within 90 days and a referral to arbitration to ensure first contracts can be fairly resolved. 

The Senate version of the bill, introduced last year by Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), continues to gain strong bipartisan support. 

“The Teamsters Union is grateful to all members of the U.S. House who had the courage to stand with workers, to put aside partisan politics, and to advance this legislation,” said Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman. “Right now, hardworking Americans are forced to wait 458 days on average for their employers to stop playing games, get to the table, and negotiate first union contracts. With the full support of the Teamsters Union, the FLCA will put an end to this corporate corruption and give workers the opportunity they deserve to lead better lives and rebuild the American middle class. The Teamsters thank Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D, NY-08) and House Republicans and Democrats who did the right thing to bring this important bill to the floor. The Senate must schedule its own markup and pass the FLCA as soon as possible.”

[Jared DeMarinis @JaredDeMarinis]

Plenty of available seats for today’s logic and accuracy testing of voting equipment -

[League of Women Voters of Williamsburg Virginia @lwv_wa]

Proposed US Postal Service changes will undermine free and fair elections. Many choose mail-in voting because it’s convenient, accessible or the only option. Oppose these changes. Tell the USPS to stick to its core mission. Email now! [email protected] Deadline: July 2

[Lou Peck @PotomacPeck]

MoCo Politics...Comprehensive look at Dist. 16 (Bethesda/Chevy Chase) race for three delegate seats written by @joshkurtznews, in which two appointed incumbents are seeking election for the first time.
https://t.co/2OC2XAUwQV

[Chris Roell @Chris_Roell]

Day 2 of @AFLCIO 30th Constitutional Convention. So much to see. So much to do! Saw @UAW President Shawn Fain, our Council @DCLabor @SamEppsIVgetting props, @SEIU coming back into AFL-CIO and @LizShuler & @STRedmond getting re-elected! #ItsBetterInAUnion #unionsforall #1u #unions

[#NABJ Headquarters ✊🏾🖊️🎙️💻 📷 🎥 📝 🔈 @NABJ]

They deserve respect — not ridicule, insults or public denigration from any elected official.

A free press is not the enemy of the people. It is essential to the people.
NABJ will continue to defend the right of Black journalists to do their jobs fully, freely and safely.

[UNITE HERE Local 23 @unitehere23]

📢 NO CONTRACT, NO PEACE! 📢 This weekend Aramark workers at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC picketed for a fair contract including:

[The MoCoShow (MCS) @TheMoCoShow]

Mackie’s BBQ Invites Impacted MCPS Employees to Enjoy a Free Meal

Click below for full article.

https://t.co/y1NjPFuJoO

[Evan Glass @EvanMGlass]

Our schools are one of the main reasons families choose to live in Montgomery County. We must restore trust between MCPS and the community while ensuring that our $3.7 billion investment is focused on helping every student reach their full potential.

https://t.co/VYSBFrQt03

[Chris Roell @Chris_Roell]

Day one at the @AFLCIO 30th Constitutional Convention attending the Delegates Training. Herb Harris, @DCLabor 1st Vice President and myself bumped into @AFGEPrezKelley! #ItsBetterInAUnion

[Rep. Jamie Raskin @RepRaskin]

On D-Day, thousands of brave Americans descended on the shores of Normandy, risking their lives for our freedom and democracy. Today, we honor their service and pledge never to forget their nobility, dedication and patriotism.

[League of Women Voters of Williamsburg Virginia @lwv_wa]

The US Senate couldn’t muster the 50 votes needed to pass the SAVE Act. But another SAVE threat lurks in an executive order. It directs federal agencies to “amass a national citizenship registry”—a clear violation of federal privacy laws. We remain alert! @LWV

[April Verrett @SEIUPres]

Today it’s federal workers. Tomorrow it’s somebody else.
Stripping workers of job protections is not about reform.
It’s about control.
https://t.co/I3dHoGOJlM

[IAM Union @IAM_Union]

🚨 @Apple faces MORE pressure 🚨

54 members of the Congressional @Labor_Caucus are calling on the @NLRBGC to investigate the company's treatment of workers at its unionized Towson store.

The tech giant plans to close the store and lay off 90 workers on June 20.

[Bethesda Magazine | Bethesda Today @bethesda_today]

Disappearing demographic data hurts efforts to track laid-off federal workers

Civil rights activists say removal could leave protected groups vulnerable to targeted actions

[Montgomery County MD Government @MontgomeryCoMD]

Planning to vote early? Ride On and Metrobus can help get you there. 🗳️ Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election runs June 11–18, and all Ride On buses are fare-free. Find an early voting center and plan your trip: https://t.co/nZrFinNfwl

[Lou Peck @PotomacPeck]

MoCo Politics...Claims in mailer on tax increases by county executive candidate @Andrew_Friedson disputed by one of his rivals, @CMEvanGlass, and two of their County Council colleagues: Natali Fani-Gonzalez and @KristinMink. https://t.co/GBhsPJXjbo via @Bethesda Magazine

[UAW @UAW]

$30 by ‘30!

It’s our time at American Axle.

[Bethesda Magazine | Bethesda Today @bethesda_today]

Here's information about the 2026 primary election candidates, plus how and where to vote

Check it out at the link.

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[April Verrett @SEIUPres]

When immigrant workers are under attack, all workers are under attack.