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PRESIDENT'S REPORT
BY: MICHAEL JETER
September, 2024
We Can, We Will, We Must Take Advantage of Opportunities to Grow!
Hello, brothers and sisters of Local 722.
We can, we will, and we must take advantage of every opportunity for growth—whether it’s personal growth, growth within your family, growth in your community, growth in the workplace, or growth in society as a whole.
Workplace Growth Opportunities
There are significant opportunities for growth at both facilities, but you must actively seek them out. Check the job boards regularly to find job postings that interest you. Some positions may already align with your qualifications, while others might require additional training or certifications. However, none of these opportunities are out of reach if you’re committed to achieving upward mobility.
Hospital Center:
- The Clinical Advancement Program is available for the following positions: PCT/MA/EMT. The program aims to:
- Recognize and reward professional development
- Enhance employee satisfaction
- Increase associate engagement
- Promote professional growth and development
- Inspire MWHC associates to work at their full potential
- Improve retention
- The first class of the Surgical Technologist Program will graduate in October, and the second class will begin shortly after.
Children’s Hospital:
- The Union continues to advocate for a PCT program and has initiated discussions about training for entry-level administrative positions.
- There is also ongoing conversation about certifications for those currently in administrative roles. While nothing is guaranteed, these discussions mark a promising start.
Let’s continue to push for growth in all aspects of our lives and seize the opportunities that come our way.
Message from
Donna S. Edwards
Dear Leaders,
We urge you to engage your staff, officers, and members in the Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO Labor to Labor 2024 Get Out the Vote initiative. Your local’s full participation will be crucial in maintaining and potentially flipping the U.S. Senate and House in favor of our unions and workers.
Action Items:
- Promote the Labor to Labor Walks and Phone Banks:
Share this link in your social media alerts, newsletters, websites, and emails: Labor to Labor Walks and Phone Banks - Plan to Sponsor a Walk or Phone Bank:
Contact the State Federation via phone or email to arrange a walk launch from your work site. We’ll provide all the necessary materials; you provide the volunteers.
Maryland's role as a deciding factor in passing pro-worker, pro-union legislation has never been more critical. Our leadership is being tested, and our collective energy will be key to a victory on November 5 for our country, democracy, and unions.
Endorsed Candidates 2024
President and Vice President of the United States:
- Kamala D. Harris - Tim Walz
U.S. Senate:
- Angela Alsobrooks
U.S. House of Representatives:
- District 1: Blane H. Miller, III
- District 2: John "Johnny O" Olszewski, Jr.
- District 3: Sarah Elfreth
- District 4: Glenn Ivey (incumbent)
- District 5: Steny Hoyer (incumbent)
- District 6: April McClain-Delaney
- District 7: Kweisi Mfume (incumbent)
- District 8: Jamie Raskin (incumbent)
District of Columbia:
- Eleanor Holmes-Norton (incumbent)
Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO
SEIU 722: Highlights
SEIU 722 Members
Showing their Support for
Angela Alsobrooks
SEIU Local 722 scholarship
Awarded to Baileigh Smith
Accepted by her mother Rhoda Bailey
Latest News
Recent Retirees
Valerie Thomas
Valerie Thomas Retirement after 47 years
Helen Lee
Helen Lee Retirement after 47 years
Upcoming Events
Shop Steward Training
Steward Training Schedule:
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Location: MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Venue: Physicians Office Building, Room 121
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday,October 5, 2024
Location: MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Venue: C-Tech Theater 6th floor
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Note: You must stay for the entire training.
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Involved
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About Us
SEIU Local 722, a proud union of hospital workers based in Washington, D.C. We are a dedicated group of professionals united in our mission to negotiate collectively with our employers for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. Our union represents a diverse community of workers who are committed to improving their workplaces and ensuring a fair and just working environment for all.
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At SEIU 722, our mission is simple yet powerful: to unite hospital workers to negotiate collectively with their employers for fair wages, comprehensive benefits, and safe working conditions. We believe that every healthcare worker deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and that together, we can achieve the changes we seek.
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