Workers at the Washington (D.C.) Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) have secured voluntary recognition from their employer just days after announcing their intent to join Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 320.  This win marks the first bike-related non-profit Union drive for TWU after years of successfully organizing Mechanics, Technicians and other Staff at Bikeshare Companies.  The Local already represents Workers at Capital Bikeshare DC.  “A few of us started conversations about organizing our workplace and got connected with TWU Local (320) and their willingness to work with us was exciting,” said Kevin O’Brien, who works for WABA as their Virginia Organizer. “We saw their work with Bikeshare Groups and felt like it was a good fit.  This could be a really challenging four years ahead of us.  A lot of WABA’s funding comes through grants.  We want to ensure that whatever comes, we’re navigating it together.”

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