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Commanders lay foundation for return to district with union deal

The Washington Commanders reached a labor deal with union partners, marking a major step toward a D.C. return and a commitment to good-paying, union jobs.
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Washington Commanders helmet sits on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Washington Commanders helmet sits on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

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Washington Commanders president Mark Clouse is starting to fulfill his commitments as the team plans to return to the District with a new stadium. Clouse announced a labor agreement with a coalition of major union partners.

In the announcement, the Commanders have confirmed partnerships with UNITE HERE Local 25 and Local 23, Baltimore-DC Building Trades, 32BJ SEIU, and the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO.

“We are proud to announce that we have reached a historic labor agreement with our union partners,” Clouse said in a statement. “This agreement reflects our shared commitment to creating good-paying, union jobs and ensuring that this project uplifts the working families who help support our communities.”

The deal is expected to create hundreds of union-protected jobs tied to the Commanders’ proposed $3.8 billion stadium project, which includes a 65,000-seat stadium, housing, and retail development.

Beyond jobs, the agreement signals a long-term commitment to investing in people. A promise the team emphasized earlier this week in a letter ahead of the D.C. Council vote. With this announcement, the Commanders appear to be following through on their commitment to workforce development.

“This agreement is more than a contract, it’s a partnership rooted in opportunity and mutual respect,” Clouse said. “We are grateful to the union leadership and skilled workers whose collaboration made this possible. Together, we’re building a legacy of economic growth, labor dignity, and community pride.”

With this deal in place, the Commanders are taking concrete steps toward returning to D.C.  and starting to make good on their promises to the community.  

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Joane Coley
JOANNE COLEY

Joanne Coley, from Prince George’s County, MD, is a communications professional passionate about storytelling and sports. She holds a bachelor’s in Communications from Kent State University and a Master’s in Communications/Public Relations from Southern New Hampshire University. Since 2018, she has served as Communications Manager at the Council of the Great City Schools. A foodie and traveler, Joanne is also a former state champion in high school shotput and standout athlete in softball.

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