On the last day of of Women’s History Month, we close out our series highlighting trailblazing California women making history in the labor movement with our final feature: Executive Director of the Orange County Labor Federation, Gloria Alvarado! What are your biggest challenges and accomplishments you’ve faced while in labor? I believe the biggest challenges […]
Read More“Unions need to be a force for equalizing fair treatment and directly taking on harassment:” Q&A with San Diego Building Trades’ Leader Carol Kim
In the final week of Women’s History Month, we continue to highlight trailblazing California women making history in the labor movement right now! Today we feature San Diego Building and Construction Trades Council leader Carol Kim. Q: How did you first become involved in worker advocacy? A: I came to it through politics, actually. While […]
Read MoreThe Female Trailblazers of California Labor: Julie Lind, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the San Mateo Labor Council
Despite being underrepresented in labor’s leadership, Women are strengthening their unions by taking more prominent roles. We’re continuing our celebration of Women’s History Month by highlighting some of the female trailblazers across California who are making an impact across the labor movement, and what they are doing to empower California workers. Julie Lind, the Executive […]
Read MoreThe Female Trailblazers of California Labor: Liz Ortega, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Alameda Labor Council
Throughout history, women have taken prominent roles in the labor movement to strengthen their unions but have been underrepresented in leadership. That’s changing. This month we are celebrating Women’s History Month by highlighting some of the female trailblazers across California who are making an impact across the labor movement, and what they are doing to […]
Read MoreBeyond Chron: Fred Ross Jr.’s Remarkable Organizing Legacy
6 Key Lessons for Organizers After fifty years, Fred Ross Jr. (hereafter “Ross”) has retired from fulltime paid organizing. Ross’s organizing history may be unparalleled today. He has recruited countless organizers, engaging many in campaigns for over forty years. Ross’s legacy offers important lessons for organizers that is particularly needed today. Ross Jr.’s Organizing History […]
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Today, and Everyday, We celebrate Black History
Today may mark the last day of Black History Month 2022, but in order to build prosperous Black futures, we learn from, and we celebrate Black History every day. Achieving economic prosperity for all Americans is daunting. But if we remain united and dedicate ourselves to that mission, we can accomplish it. May we never […]
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