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Bargaining Update - 4/16

We have held two marathon sessions of negotiations this week with the company on COVID-19 health and safety issues and a possible contract extension.

WATCH: Nurse Gives Thoughts On Wearing Gloves

Watch a nurse give her thoughts on wearing gloves to prevent the spread of coronavirus. While gloves may protect us, it's important to remember that wearing them doesn't necessarily stop the spread of germs

WGL Management Breaks COVID-19 Promises; Your Action Needed

This morning, Washington Gas management reneged on their promise to give us proposals and negotiate today on urgent COVID-19 health and safety issues.

COVID-19 Bargaining Update - 4/2

Your Local 96 Bargaining Committee continued talks with Washington Gas on urgent COVID-19 protections on Wednesday, April 1.

What to Do If You Feel Sick or May Have Been Exposed to the Coronavirus

If you do not feel well or may have been exposed to the coronavirus, call in before you come to work and risk exposing another Teamster or WGL co-worker.

Call 703-750-4115 and speak with Cindy Abel, the Washington Gas manager for Occupational Health and Wellness. Washington Gas will protect your confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA. 

Washington Gas Local 96 Bargaining Update-COVID19

COVID-19 is the most serious health and safety threat we have ever faced.

Local 96 Teamsters are on the frontlines every day serving our communities at risk to ourselves and our families.

Teamsters Local 96 is at the negotiating table to address members’ need in this crisis.

April Membership Meeting Canceled Due to COVID-19

The April Membership Meeting for Teamsters Local 96 has been canceled due to the COVID-19 situation.

Local 96 Covid-19 UPDATE

Local 96 and Washington Gas have come to an agreement that the company will reimburse each employee up to $200 for cleaning supplies and protective gear.

United We Bargain, Divided We Beg

Over 500 Teamsters filled out our Contract Survey. The results show that Washington Gas workers are united for a fair contract.

Come Out to Our Contract Negotiations Kickoff on March 28

It's our contract and we'll fight it! Come out to our Contract Kickoff to hear the results of our contract survey, talk about our bargaining proposals, and make plans to win a good contract.