by Luke Torian | Sep 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
Happy Labor Day! This day means so much more than the unofficial end of summer. It is a day to honor organized labor and the contributions of working people in American history. Labor unions give workers a voice on the job. We can all thank unions for the 40-hour work... by Luke Torian | Sep 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
Labor Day recognizes the contributions and achievements of working people. The holiday originated during a dark time for America’s labor movement; during the Industrial Revolution of the late 1800s, American workers organized to fight for fair wages and humane... by Luke Torian | Jun 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
How should Virginia observe Juneteenth? One hundred and fifty-five years ago today, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas and informed the people there that the Civil War had ended and all enslaved people were free – two and a half years after the signing of the... by Luke Torian | Jun 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
As we return to work, keep in mind that our public transportation options remain impacted by COVID-19. Metro, VRE, and OmniRide are operating on a limited schedule with enhanced sanitization practices. Find more on your commute below. METRO & COVID-19 See the... by Luke Torian | Jun 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Like so many of you, Clarice and I are appalled by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and all those before them whose lives were needlessly taken by racism and brutality. Having lived through the unfinished civil rights movement, this moment... 