Delaware State AFL CIO

02/21/2026

Congratulations from the Delaware State AFL-CIO to all the LEEP Class 19 Graduates!! We wish you all the best!

Union Strong!!

02/16/2026

Americans want us to treat each other with dignity, not inhumanity.

02/16/2026

Maryland lawmakers begin work on banning surveillance pricing as retail advocates object

HB0148 would prohibit the use of personal or biometric data when companies set their prices.

The practice — known as surveillance pricing — is used to set customized prices for individuals based on data collected around their traits and characteristics, often through artificial intelligence (AI)....

An amendment to the bill — that would need lawmaker approval — is proposing banning electronic shelving labels (ESLs) altogether, which are digital price tags in stores that allow companies to adjust prices without manually changing tags.

“ESLs allow a company to change prices instantly, several times a day for different customers. Without this prohibition, companies will continue to implement surveillance based pricing at scale,” said Elizabeth Bobo, legislative director at the Maryland State and DC AFL-CIO. https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2026-02-11/maryland-lawmakers-begin-work-on-banning-surveillance-pricing-as-retail-advocates-object

02/16/2026

Roses are red,
Our schools light the way.
Educators lead with courage
And love every day. ❤️

Happy Valentine’s Day to every teacher and ESP who shows up with heart, strength, and unwavering commitment to our students and public schools.

02/16/2026

NATCA’s Boots on the Ground program has been a successful part of our Union’s political activity since the 2008 election and we are proud to announce that we will be continuing this program for the 2026 election.

NATCA is currently recruiting retired or soon-to-be retired members who would be willing to participate full-time in the program beginning in the late spring/early summer. Selected members will receive training and then be assigned to a specific geographic area where they will help run the Labor 2026 program.

More information and the application are available on our website. Please do not fill out the application while on duty, in a federal facility, or using federally owned equipment. Selections will be made by NATCA’s National Executive Board. The application period will end March 9, 2026. Learn more and apply here: https://www.natca.org/boots-on-the-ground-2026/.

02/16/2026

Thousands of students in Delaware experience homelessness each year.

And that, in turn, creates a number of secondary barriers to their success, from food insecurity to stress and anxiety over their lack of access to basic household items.

That is why college students in our union’s Aspiring Educators program have launched a collection drive for toiletry items that will be delivered to students experiencing homelessness prior to the start of the 2026-2027 school year.

If you are able, please consider donating shampoo and conditioner, toothbrushes, deodorant, body wash, soap, socks and other items to this worthwhile cause.

Several drop-off locations are available, including the Education and Humanities Building at Delaware State University, Delaware Tech’s George Campus in Wilmington, or DSEA’s offices in Dover and Newark.

If you have questions or need assistance making a donation, please email DSEA Member Programs Coordinator Tammy Wagner at tammy.wagner@dsea.org or DSEA Aspiring Educators Secretary Jailyn Boseman at jailynbosemanhowie@icloud.com.

02/14/2026

02/14/2026

Please join me at the Bear Public Library for Jumpstart’s Read for the Record. I’ll be reading See Marcus Grow, a vibrant picture book that introduces young readers to the wonders of gardening while exploring themes of curiosity, discovery, nurturing, and growth. Can't wait to see you there! 📚❤

Details are below:

Date: Thursday, February 26
Time: 10:30–11:00 AM
Where: Bear Library, 101 Governors Pl, Bear, DE 19701

02/14/2026

Congratulations to William Jacobs, DSEA’s ESP of the Month for February!

The chief custodian at Caesar Rodney High School, William began his career with the Caesar Rodney School District in 2021 after moving to the First State from Maryland where he worked as a merchandiser at Andrew Air Force Base.

Today, William manages a team of 17 custodians who work together to keep one of Kent County’s largest high schools clean and safe for students and educators.

William and his wife are also the proud parents of a CR Rider of their own. Their son Angelo is currently attending first grade in the district.

“William is always willing to help his fellow coworkers, whether that means pulling trash or cleaning up spills,” his colleagues tell us. “He plays a vital role in the custodial department as a real make-it-happen kind of person.”

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?

I wanted to make a career change and find a way to make a difference in people’s lives.

𝐓𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐞𝐭-𝐢𝐭-𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞?

My wife Shonda is my main motivator. That and the discipline to make sure everything gets taken care of.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬?

People don’t realize that school custodians see everything, not just the messes but the smiles, the struggles, and the small moments that make up a child’s day. We are often a steady, caring presence in the background, and sometimes a simple smile from us can change a student’s entire day.

02/14/2026

More than 80 workers at 8 Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams locations in Columbus, Ohio, have voted to join Local 1059!

These workers, who are employed as full- and part-time team leads and ambassadors for the shops, are ready to lead the charge and bargaining a contract that cements Jeni’s as a great place to work in the city where the company was founded.

Let’s get to work!

Learn More: https://bit.ly/4rhpMQY

02/14/2026

Laborers' Local 199 seeks Experienced Mason Tenders / Scaffold Builders to be based in Sussex County, Delaware. Details can be found at: http://unionjobs.com/listing.php?id=30237 Laborers Local 199 LIUNA Delaware Building Trades North America's Building Trades Unions

02/14/2026