Workers
About Us

Building a Better Future for Working Families

LIUNA Public Employees Local 572 represents public service workers across Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, and North Carolina. We fight for dignity, respect, and fair treatment in every workplace—serving our members with pride and dedication.

Our Mission

Members Helping Members

Our mission is simple: to empower public employees across Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, and North Carolina through collective action, ensuring every worker has a voice, fair wages, safe working conditions, and the respect they deserve.

  • Negotiate strong contracts with fair wages and benefits
  • Provide world-class training and career development
  • Advocate for policies that protect workers' rights
  • Build community through solidarity and mutual support
Union Members at Event
120+
Years of Fighting for Workers
Our Values

What We Stand For

Protection

We stand with workers to ensure safe workplaces and fair treatment

Solidarity

Together we accomplish what none of us can do alone

Excellence

World-class training and professional development

Advocacy

Fighting for policies that benefit working families

Our History

A Legacy of Strength

1903

LIUNA Founded

The Laborers' International Union of North America is established

1930s

Great Depression

LIUNA fights for workers during economic hardship

1960s

Civil Rights Era

Union supports equality and workers of all backgrounds

2000s

Modern Growth

Expanding to public employees and new sectors

Today

500,000+ Strong

Continuing the fight for working families

Ready to Join Our Family?

Become part of a movement that's been fighting for workers for over a century.