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Mark Ridley-Thomas for 2nd District County Supervisor
Working families throughout Los Angeles have come together to support Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas in the June 3rd race to replace current Supervisor Yvonne Brathwaite–Burke. >Full Story
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Asian Pacific American Community Pledge Support for Mark Ridley-Thomas for 2nd District County Supervisor
Asian Pacific American workers and community leaders announced their support for Mark Ridley-Thomas for Second District County Supervisor today at the Koreatown Pocket Park and Monument. Supporters included workers, second district residents and community leaders.
Join Inter-Con Security Officers Fighting for Justice at Kaiser
"When my wife died a few weeks ago, I didn't even have paid leave so that I could take time off and grieve. That's just not right. We need the same respect that other worekrs inside Kaiser get." -- William Seals, Inter-Con security officer at Kaiser Woodland Hills.
Security officers who work for Inter-Con are the only workers inside Kaiser healthcare facilities who do not have a union, do not make a living wage, have no access to affordable family healthcare, no sick days, or other basic needs. They don’t even have a day’s worth of paid bereavement leave.
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The Los Angeles County Federation of Labor Issues Endorsements for the Upcoming June 3rd Elections
The Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO’s delegate body last night issued their endorsements for the upcoming Spring 2008 elections. Endorsements were made in seats ranging from Congressional to Los Angeles Superior Court.
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L.A. Police, Sheriffs, Fire and Probation Associations Endorse Mark Ridley-Thomas for the LA County Board of Supervisors 2nd District Race
Several dozen public safety professionals representing the interests of local police, county Sheriffs fire and probation employees held a press conference today to officially announce their endorsement of Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas in the June 3rd race to replace current Supervisor Yvonne Brathwaite–Burke. Burke announced her retirement last year.
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Carwash Charged with Retaliating Against Workers for Speaking Out About Abuses
On May 7th a group of carwash workers announced that they have filed unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board against Vermont Hand Wash, a carwash owned by Benny Pirian, for retaliating against workers who spoke out about the abuses in their workplace.
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AFL-CIO Announces Major New Push to Expose McCain's Economic Record
On May 8th, The AFL-CIO announced plans for a major new push to expose Sen. John McCain's economic record and disastrous health care proposals, which includes a massive door-to-door canvass to 200,000 union swing voters in 22 battleground states over the next two weekends.
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Janitors Surprise Building Owners at Cinco de Mayo Party
On May 7th, Janitors surprised members of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) at the association’s Cinco de Mayo Party in Hancock Park.
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Workers Celebrates the Legacy of Miguel Contreras on the Third Anniversary of his Passing
On May 6th, the Los Angeles Labor Movement celebrated the legacy of former Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Los Angeles County
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