Dear Sisters and Brothers, Check out these 5 things going on in the California Labor Movement this month. Hot Labor Summer isn’t ending, it’s endless! 1. LEGISLATIVE WINS You may have seen that this was a fantastic year for organized labor in the State Legislature. Thirteen of our California Labor Federation sponsored bills made it […]
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This Labor Day, Stand with Workers on Strike
Dear Sisters and Brothers, This year, we’ve seen unprecedented efforts by working people across California, whether it’s workers fighting for the right to unionize their workplaces or workers striking for fair wages, improved working conditions, and a better future for their families. As we get ready to celebrate Labor Day, check out the various Labor […]
Read More5 Things You Need to Know about CA Labor: AUG 2023
Dear Sisters and Brothers, Happy August! Here are the 5 things you should know about the California Labor Movement this month. Support Relief Efforts in Maui As you no doubt know, the fires in Maui have been devastating to the community, the island, and the tourism industry where so many of our union members work. […]
Read MoreLabor Day Events and Actions
Labor Day signifies more than just the end of summer—it’s a poignant reminder that our journey towards progress for workers is an ongoing struggle. Each fight we take on together for working people helps shape a future where union jobs are within every Californian’s reach. Find a Labor Day event in your area and be […]
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5 Things You Need to Know about CA Labor: JULY 2023
Dear Sisters and Brothers, Here are the latest updates you need to know about California Labor this month! IT’S A HOT LABOR SUMMER The California labor movement is truly the epicenter of what is becoming one of the most active seasons of worker empowerment and action ever. As you may have read, SAG-AFTRA joined the Writers […]
Read More5 Things You Need to Know about CA Labor: JUNE 2023
Brothers and Sisters, Here it is. The 5 things you have to know affecting the California Labor Movement! First Unionized Amazon Drivers on Strike (and Need Your Help!) Eighty-four drivers and dispatchers at Amazon’s Delivery Service Partner BTS in Palmdale, CA, organized with the Teamsters in April and negotiated a collective bargaining agreement that raises pay […]
Read More5 Things You Need to Know about CA Labor: MAY 2023
Brothers and Sisters, Here it is. The 5 things you have to know affecting the California Labor Movement! #UnionizeCalifornia Nearly 700 union members came together in Sacramento last week for our annual Unionize California Joint Legislative Conference, co-hosted by the Labor Federation and the State Building and Construction Trades Council. New to the agenda this […]
Read More5 Things You Need to Know about CA Labor: APR 2023
Brothers and Sisters, I can’t wait to see you all at the Legislative Conference, starting May 7th! Here it is. The 5 things you have to know affecting the California Labor Movement! Julie Su for U.S. Labor Secretary If you are a union activist in California, we don’t need to tell you how great Julie […]
Read MoreOpinion: Cesar Chavez paved the way for stronger worker protections, but the fight continues
Opinion: The fight for workers’ rights continues – The San Diego Union-Tribune What workers want is not gigs, they want full-time hours guaranteed, reliable schedules, employer-provided health care and Social Security benefits. Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher 5–7 minutes Gonzalez Fletcher is chief officer of the California Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, and lives in San Diego. Imagine a […]
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