LA Labor Publishes 2010 Responsible Consumer Shopping Guide to Support Good Jobs
LA Labor 411:  Union Directory to help public make ethical consumer choices when purchasing goods and services

This week the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO released the second edition of its popular LA Labor 411, a directory of union goods and services that this year makes it even easier for consumers to purchase products from employers providing good jobs and benefits. The 2010 edition features more consumer goods, an online shopping guide and comparison charts in various industries that makes comparing hotel meeting spaces and printers even more simple.

In trying economic times like these, good paying jobs are more critical than ever. From young families starting out to retiring seniors, all workers need to have the security of a good paycheck, affordable health care and a secure pension. LA Labor 411 promotes these efforts by supporting businesses that care about their communities.

LA Labor 411 harnesses the considerable purchasing power of labor’s 800,000 union workers in the LA-area. According to a study by the Economic Roundtable, The Economic Footprint of Unions in Los Angeles, LA union members spend over $51 BILLION a year in rent, mortgage, restaurants, dry cleaning, movies, cars, insurance and other services. Furthermore, LA union member salaries led to the creation of 307,100 jobs.

Thousands of copies of the guide are being distributed to the Federation’s 350 union affiliates, national labor unions, event planners, government agencies and hundreds of community allies and progressive organizations.

Vendor categories include:

• Event Planning (Hotels, Conferences & Performance Venues)
• Healthcare (Providers, Clinics, Hospitals)
• TV, Stage & Film Production Companies (Studios, Crews, Equipment)
• Professionals (Financial Services, Lawyers, Insurance, Communication)
• Building Trades (Apprenticeship Programs, Contractors, Developers)
• Education (Adult Schools, Community & State Colleges)
• Printers (Commercial, Specialty, Quick Print)
• Utilities & Infrastructure (Public Utilities, Oil & Gas)
• Consumer Products & Services (Including Auto and Grocers Section)

For more information on the Labor 411 directory, go to: www.LALabor411.com. An online version of the directory can be found on the Federations website at www.launionaflcio.org.