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Samuel A. Epps IV retweeted
The last 3 Democratic presidents have created 24 times more jobs than the last 3 Republicans.
Nearly 50 million on the Democratic side of the ledger vs. just 2 million for the GOP.
Samuel A. Epps IV retweeted
Labor Day reminded us why we fight. The worker power and solidarity was incredible! Let's keep the fight going and vote this November for candidates who will stand with us, not billionaires.
📸-@dylanmanshack
Samuel A. Epps IV retweeted
We interrupt your regularly 3 day weekend to bring you Labor Day! Union power on the march in the Greenbelt, Maryland 2026 Labor Day Parade! #laborday #labordayparade #itsbetterinaunion #unionpower – at Greenbelt, MD
Samuel A. Epps IV retweeted
Happy Labor Day from America’s unions! Today and every day, we celebrate the workers who built this country and make our labor movement unstoppable.
Together, we’re going to show the billionaires and CEOs who we are and how we fight. Join us: betterinaunion.org
ALT It’s better in a union | Labor Day | AFL-CIO
Samuel A. Epps IV retweeted
Weekends.
Workplace safety protections.
Child labor laws.
Retirement security.
Paid time off.
These are things we enjoy today because workers fought for them and won. This Labor Day, let's get inspired and keep fighting for better for working people ✊
Samuel A. Epps IV retweeted
On @TheWeekendMSNOW ahead of Labor Day, AFL-CIO President @LizShuler made it clear: working people are struggling in this economy — and cutting our services and giving more tax breaks to billionaires isn’t helping the workers who make our economy and country run every day.
Samuel A. Epps IV retweeted
Yesterday, @GCAARNow began distributing materials to DC voters claiming that our Council along with @IAFF36 and DC Nurses endorsed @kenyanmcduffie. This claim is patently false.
Not only did we NOT endorse McDuffie, not a single union has endorsed him. Our statement:
Samuel A. Epps IV retweeted
Last night on behalf of the @DCLabor & with Council President @SamEppsIV we joined Pastor @DelonteGholston in a Peace Walk. We walked in the Deadwood neighborhood in ward 7. We provided information to the people in the community on how to get union jobs. #1u #peacewalksdc #ward7 – at Deanwood, Washington
Samuel A. Epps IV retweeted
It was a great day for the MARJB team to be out supporting an event like the @DCLabor Community Services Agencies 28th Annual Golf Tournament! The event is a fundraiser for union members in need of Emergency Assistance. Our team is 📸 with Council President @SamEppsIV! #wumarjb
Samuel A. Epps IV retweeted
“There is no where in the Bible where we are taught to honor evil and how you die does not redeem how you lived. You don’t become a hero in death when you are a weapon of the enemy in life”
~Pastor Howard John-Wesley
of Alfred Street Baptist Church
In DC #CharlieKirk
Samuel A. Epps IV retweeted
HAPPENING NOW: DC and allies from across the country are united in demanding an immediate end to Trump’s occupation of the District of Columbia.
Samuel A. Epps IV retweeted
NEWS ALERT: The seasonably adjusted unemployment rate in D.C. was the highest in the nation for the third straight month, new Bureau of Labor Statistics data finds. wtop.com/local/2025/08/dc-un…
Samuel A. Epps IV retweeted
BREAKING: Trump says D.C. restaurants are “bursting.” Reality check.
After his Aug 11 police takeover, OpenTable shows seated diners in Washington fell 16% that day, then cratered 31% by Aug 13, and were still down around 20% through Aug 16.
Restaurant Week kicked off Aug 18 and the slump stuck, with marquee operators saying there’s no uptick.
Samuel A. Epps IV retweeted
Restaurant reservations in DC plunged after Trump announced his takeover. It’s no surprise that rolling out troops into the streets dampens consumer appetite.
Samuel A. Epps IV retweeted
Mike Fanone: " I worked alongside federal partners as a D.C. Metropolitan Police officer. There is a place for that. That place is not having roving bands of officers in tactical gear aimlessly walking around Georgetown creating the optics of an occupying force."
In the name of safety surge is causing economic mayhem in Washington, DC.
NEW: Reservations at D.C. restaurants dropped 16% YoY the day Trump announced his police takeover. The next day, 27%. By Day 3 they were down 31% compared to 2024.
It couldn't come at a worse time. D.C. Summer Restaurant Week starts... tomorrow. wusa9.com/article/news/local…
Samuel A. Epps IV retweeted
The @washingtonpost tracked where Trump's forces are patrolling in Washington. Spoiler alert: They're not where the crime is.
RIGHT NOW: @freedcproject_ is holding a protest on the plaza in front of the White House as we await the President’s press conference.
We’re hearing he’ll deploy the National Guard to patrol DC, but we should learn more any minute now.
Protestors say “Hands off DC!” @wusa9
"When organized labor works together, we win. This stadium will be union-built, and its hotel and restaurants will have the right to organize because our building trades, hospitality, food services, and building services unions have partnered to deliver for workers.
Samuel A. Epps IV retweeted
Huge news: The bipartisan bill to restore federal workers’ union rights has majority support in Congress!
Call your representative NOW and tell them to sign the discharge petition to give the Protect America’s Workforce Act a vote.
act.aflcio.org/call_campaign…
