Working People Win Big in Key California Primary Races Statement by California Labor Federation Executive Secretary-Treasurer Art Pulaski “Working people won big in key races throughout the state last night after weeks of mobilizing to support candidates who share our values. Thousands of union volunteers knocked on doors, made phone calls and contacted voters online […]
Read MoreWorkers’ Memorial Day 2022: Mourn the Dead and Fight Like Hell for the Living. Our Proposals for Safer Workplaces in California
Workers’ Memorial Day is a solemn reminder of just how much working people sacrifice simply to earn a living. And sadly, some make the ultimate sacrifice on the job. According to the AFL-CIO’s Death on the Job report, released this week, 340 workers die every day on the job. Many more die as a result […]
Read MoreWorkers Can’t Wait. #PaidSickDaysNOW
Since the beginning of this pandemic, workers have borne the brunt of this crisis. They’ve been on the frontlines for nearly two years, every day, keeping our economy afloat. Now, with the Omicron surge leading to record cases, frontline workers are more at risk than ever. And many are assuming this risk with few protections. […]
Read MoreFrom Moment to Movement: The perfect storm of public support and frustrated workers.
Working people are fed up. With the full reopening of businesses across the country this year, an increasing number of American workers are reevaluating the role of work in their lives. They’re realizing (most) bosses suck, and they’ve had it. Their frustration turned into collective action that’s leading to historic wins in their workplaces, and […]
Read MoreLabor’s Time to Shine: Discussing the future of the labor movement with AFL-CIO President, Liz Shuler
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Read MoreHispanic Heritage Month: Jessie Lopez de la Cruz
Jessie Lopez de la Cruz grew up in a family of Mexican migrant workers. From a young age, Lopez de la Cruz worked in the fields across California, experiencing firsthand the grueling living conditions, poverty-level wages, and daily brutal exploitation – conditions farm workers continue fighting today. That changed in 1960 when, inspired by Cesar […]
Read MoreThousands of Union Volunteers Hit Streets In Final Four Days to Get Out Vote for No on Recall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 10, 2021 California Labor Federation Contact: Steve Smith 510-326-4644 ssmith@calaborfed.org Thousands of Union Volunteers Hit Streets In Final Four Days to Get Out Vote for No on Recall AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, Executive VP Tefere Gebre to Join Final GOTV Push SACRAMENTO – Thousands of union volunteers will knock doors and […]
Read MoreNorthstate labor union celebrates Labor Day with picnic in the park
This article originally appeared on ABC7 KRCR. By Aaron Spurlock, Mike Mangas ANDERSON, Calif. — COVID-19 closed it down for a year but the Labor Day Picnic was back in Anderson River Park on Monday for the thirty-fifth time. The band was back together, and so were union members and their families to enjoy the […]
Read MoreThis Labor Day, California Workers Say NO to the Anti-Union Recall
Labor Day is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of workers. But this year feels much different. Over the last year, working people have risked everything to keep our communities safe. From essential workers on the frontlines treating COVID patients, to those who put themselves in jeopardy to provide the services and goods we needed […]
Read MoreJuneteenth and the Struggle for Black Worker Equality
This week the California labor movement joins in the celebration of Juneteenth, recognizing the end of slavery in the U.S. with a proclamation in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865. While many are aware of the historical significance of this day, few know about its connection to the struggle for workers’ rights and equality for […]
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