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  California Federation of Labor Unions · [email protected]
August 28, 2024 at 8:36 PM

California Road Trip to Take Back the House

Campaign season is here! Brothers and Sisters,   Labor Day weekend is here and campaign season is kicking off!  Celebrate the Labor Movement and find a Labor Day event near you.   Then join us in the fight to take back the House - the road to a majority run…
  Lorena Gonzalez · [email protected]
August 14, 2024 at 4:27 PM

5 Things You Need to Know about CA Labor: August 2024

Brothers and Sisters,   Here are 5 things you have to know about California Labor this Month! 1. Sign Up for Campaign Academies    California Labor knows that we need to give Kamala the House she deserves. That means we need to win an unprece…
  Lorena Gonzalez · [email protected]
May 2, 2024 at 4:24 PM

All Workers Need to Know Their Rights

Sisters, Brothers & Siblings, My kids aren’t typical young workers. They grew up in the labor movement with a Mom who preaches the gospel of workers’ rights. That’s why I was shocked when my 20-year-old son casually mentioned working 7 straight days was…
  Lorena Gonzalez · [email protected]
April 26, 2024 at 3:00 PM

JOIN US: May Day 2024!

Brothers and Sisters, Our Labor Councils are planning actions up and down the state for May 1st, to celebrate International Workers Day! This year’s May Day actions are about solidarity across sectors as workers push for higher wages, stronger contracts, the right to join a …
  Lorena Gonzalez · [email protected]
April 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM

5 Things You Need to Know about CA Labor: April 2024

Sisters, Brothers & Siblings,   We are back by popular demand… so here are the 5 things you should know in April. 1. Our Joint Legislative Conference was a resounding success!   We were recently joined by our Central Labor Councils and 6…
  California Labor Federation · [email protected]
March 2, 2024 at 2:21 AM

Join us to GOTV & Elect Worker Champions!

Brothers, Sisters, and Siblings, ? Let's GOTV and elect labor champions! We are in the final days before the March 5th election and corporations have made it very clear - they're not afraid to pour in millions against the Labor Movement's endors…
  Lorena Gonzalez · [email protected]
February 6, 2024 at 2:16 AM

ACTION ALERT: Support UPTE-CWA ULP Strike Feb 6-7!

Brothers and Sisters, UC Optometrists, members of UPTE-CWA, have unanimously voted to authorize a two-day ULP strike Tuesday, February 6th and Wednesday, February 7th. They have been in bargaining since January 2023 to address the worsening patient care cri…
  Lorena Gonzalez · [email protected]
January 20, 2024 at 6:57 PM

NEW: Teamsters Reach TA, CFA on Statewide Strike Next Week

Brothers and Sisters, ? Incredible news! After over a year of tough negotiations, Teamsters Local 2010 has reached a tentative agreement with CSU, which means Teamsters will NOT be on strike at CSU next week! We applaud the union for this historic TA. Upon…
  Lorena Gonzalez · [email protected]
January 20, 2024 at 3:14 AM

CALL TO ACTION: Support CFA& Teamsters Members on the Picket Line!

Brothers and Sisters,   The California Labor Federation has granted statewide strike sanction to both the California Faculty Association (CFA) and Teamsters Local 2010 for strikes across the California State University (CSU) system. CFA and Team…
  Lorena Gonzalez · [email protected]
January 13, 2024 at 12:12 AM

Find a MLK/Labor Event in your area

Brothers, Sisters, & Siblings. ? As you likely know, along with being a Civil Rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was also an advocate for worker's rights and unions. The push for economic justice has always been a key part of the movement for eq…
  Lorena Gonzalez · [email protected]
January 5, 2024 at 8:17 PM

Must Read Op-Ed on Artificial Intelligence & Labor

Dear Brothers, Sisters, and Siblings, ? Happy New Year! We hope you had a restful holiday and are energized for the year ahead.? We want to bring your attention to an important Op-Ed published in yesterday's New York Times on the role of Labor i…
  Lorena Gonzalez · [email protected]
December 23, 2023 at 1:16 AM

Happy Holidays from California Labor

  Happy Holidays to the California Labor Family! What an incredible year it’s been for our California Labor Movement! Farmworkers just won their first election under the new card check law. Workers at Starbucks, REI, Peet’s, Planned Parenthood, CSU, and…
  Lorena Gonzalez · [email protected]
December 4, 2023 at 11:48 PM

CALL TO ACTION: Support CFA and Teamsters 2010 on Strike!

Dear Brothers, Sisters, and Siblings, ? The California Labor Federation has officially granted statewide strike sanction to the California Faculty Association (CFA) and Teamsters 2010 for strikes at the CSU from December 4-7 at Cal Poly Pomona, San Francis…
  Lorena Gonzalez · [email protected]
November 21, 2023 at 8:56 PM

5 Things You Need to Know about CA Labor: November 2023

Brothers & Sisters,   Happy Thanksgiving! Here are five things that you need to know about the California Labor Movement in November! 1. STRIKES WORK     After an unprecedented summer of strikes and solidarity, it should be clear to every…
  Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher · [email protected]
November 15, 2023 at 6:41 PM

CALL TO ACTION: State Scientists on Strike!

Dear Brothers and Sisters,   The California Association of Professional Scientists (CAPS) is currently facing a critical juncture in its fight to secure a fair contract with the Newsom Administration.    State scientists plan to walk off the job starting T…
  Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher · [email protected]
November 9, 2023 at 9:57 PM

CALL TO ACTION: Support Teamster 2010 Members on the Picket Line!

Brothers and sisters, The California Labor Federation representing over 1,200 affiliate unions and over 2.2 million workers has officially granted statewide strike sanction to Teamsters Local 2010. Teamsters 2010 has called a one-day strike on November 14 at California State …
  California Labor Federation · [email protected]
October 27, 2023 at 7:02 PM

URGENT: Make safe nursing home staffing a reality

The deadline to submit a comment in support of a strong, safe staffing standard is Nov. 6. Hi john, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is considering a historic new rule that would establish a minimum staffing standard in nursing homes for the first time. Un…
  Lorena Gonzalez · [email protected]
October 26, 2023 at 12:44 AM

5 Things You Need to Know about CA Labor: October 2023

Dear Brothers and Sisters,  Here are the latest updates from California Labor! 1. Wins & Losses in the State Capitol  Labor had some big wins this session: paid sick days, increased labor law enforcement, stronger workplace safety protec…
  Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, California Labor Federation · [email protected]
October 3, 2023 at 10:10 PM

TOMORROW: Kaiser Unions Set for 3 Day ULP Strike!

Dear Brothers and Sisters,    The Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions—which includes SEIU-UHW, SEIU 121RN, OPEIU Local 29, OPEIU Local 30, and IFPTE Local 20—were forced to leave their final bargaining session without a national agreement because Kaiser e…
  Lorena Gonzalez · [email protected]
September 24, 2023 at 7:22 PM

5 Things You Need to Know about CA Labor: September 2023

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 lab…
  Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, California Labor Federation · [email protected]
September 19, 2023 at 12:30 AM

TOMORROW: Rally to Stop the Big Tech Takeover!

Join union leaders from around the country for a massive mobilization to urge the Governor to sign #AB316 Brothers and Sisters,   Artificial intelligence is wreaking havoc in the workplace in every industry. TOMORROW, we are rallying to call on the Govern…
  California Labor Federation · [email protected]
September 8, 2023 at 9:30 PM

ACTION ALERT: 9/19 Rally to Fight Big Tech & Save Jobs

Join union leaders from around the country for a massive mobilization to urge the Governor to sign #AB316 Brothers and Sisters,   Artificial intelligence is wreaking havoc in the workplace in every industry. On September 19th we are rallying to urge the Gove…
  Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
September 4, 2023 at 2:19 AM

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 fam…
  Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher · [email protected]
August 22, 2023 at 6:48 PM

5 Things You Need to Know about CA Labor: August 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 th…
  Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher · [email protected]
July 27, 2023 at 11:20 PM

One Year of Progress: A Stronger California Labor Movement!

Brothers and Sisters,   Today marks one year from the end of our last Convention, when you entrusted me to lead the California Labor Federation. I promised then to refocus our California Labor Movement on the one thing that matters the most: organizing.…
  Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher · [email protected]
July 19, 2023 at 1:20 AM

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 acti…
  Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher · [email protected]
June 22, 2023 at 7:20 PM

5 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 S…
  Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher · [email protected]
May 19, 2023 at 4:00 PM

5 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 Joi…
  California Labor Federation · [email protected]
April 28, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Take Action for REI Berkeley Workers

Dear john, ? As you may know, there is a growing movement of REI workers across the country organizing with UFCW to win union representation. Last August, REI Berkeley workers were the second store to organize, but unfortunately, REI decided to take away …
  Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher · [email protected]
April 20, 2023 at 12:20 AM

5 Things You Need to Know about CA Labor: April 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 …
  Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher · [email protected]
March 22, 2023 at 12:14 AM

Take Action with Starbucks Workers - Tomorrow!

Brothers and Sisters,   For more than a year, working people have joined together to demand Starbucks respect its employees’ right to organize a union so workers can have a voice in their workplace to advocate for better pay and scheduling. We need your…
  Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher · [email protected]
March 17, 2023 at 11:28 PM

5 Things You Need to Know about CA Labor: March 2023

Brothers and Sisters, Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! It’s hard to believe its already March. Here are 5 things you should know about what’s happening on the labor movement: Organize California Institute  The California Labor Federation hosted our very first…
  Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher · [email protected]
February 14, 2023 at 4:06 PM

5 Things You Need to Know about CA Labor: Feb 2023

Sisters and Brothers, California is defying national and historic trends, as the percentage of the workforce that is unionized increased last year. Despite broken labor laws and corporate union busting, California had 99,000 new union workers last year.…
  Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher · [email protected]
January 12, 2023 at 2:26 AM

5 Things You Need to Know about CA Labor

Sisters and Brothers,   Happy January! As a way to ensure better communication with all of you, we are starting the year with our monthly “5 Things You Need to Know” about California Labor. Please feel free to forward these to other union activists and a…
  California Labor Federation · [email protected]
December 28, 2022 at 7:41 PM

Saturday Deadline: Vote By Mail in Democratic Party Delegate Elections

Union members can take action today. Take action by registering to vote by mail in the upcoming delegate elections for the California Democratic Party by Saturday, Dec. 31. Union members can take action in the decision-making process of the California Democratic Party …
  California Labor Federation · [email protected]
December 21, 2022 at 11:16 PM

Who should lead the Democratic Party?

Union members can take action today. Brothers, Sisters, and Siblings, Too often we ask ourselves how we can ensure politicians will stand with union members to raise wages, expand healthcare, ensure workers have a strong voice on the job through collective bargaining, and …
  California Labor Federation · [email protected]
December 13, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Stand with UC workers: Rally at the Regents Meeting

As you've probably heard, academic workers at the University of California are in the midst of a historic strike. While progress has been made in some areas, we all need to show our support and solidarity with academic workers and keep the pressure on. What: Rally at the Regen…
  California Labor Federation · [email protected]
November 17, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Support Starbucks Workers TODAY

Today is “red cup day” at Starbucks, and Starbucks workers need your help. In SoCal, participating stores will be striking as part of a nationwide “Red Cup Rebellion.” The following stores will be ON STRIKE. Find a store near you and pick up your UNION Starbucks Workers United…
  California Labor Federation · [email protected]
November 5, 2022 at 3:01 PM

More than 48,000 workers at University of CA need your support

As you may know, more than 48,000 academic workers in the UC system As you may know, more than 48,000 academic workers in the UC system just held a resoundingly mobilized strike authorization vote, with more than 97% yes votes across California. They are Academic Student Emplo…
  California Labor Federation · [email protected]
October 6, 2022 at 9:00 PM

HIRING NOW – Work for the CA Labor Fed!

Are you looking for a new opportunity to help grow and strengthen the labor movement in California? Dear union activists, ? Are you looking for a new opportunity to help grow and strengthen the labor movement in California? Join our growing team at the California Labor Federa…
  California Labor Federation · [email protected]
August 29, 2022 at 4:00 PM

REMINDER: Put a Union Member on the AAA Board of Directors

Are you a AAA Auto Club member who wants to #UnionizeCalifornia?   We can help put a Teamster on the Board of Directors of AAA. All it takes is 4,000 members of the AAA Auto Club to sign up.? ? Any AAA member can do it: it's simple.…
  California Labor Federation · [email protected]
August 25, 2022 at 7:34 PM

UFW March & Rally Tomorrow: Time and Location Change

  Activists, ? Farm workers will be completing their historic, 24-day, 335-mile march to the State Capitol tomorrow to win their right to vote for a union, free from employer intimidation and threats.? ? The farm workers are asking all sup…
  California Labor Federation · [email protected]
August 23, 2022 at 11:58 PM

REMINDER: AUG. 26 | RALLY WITH UNITED FARM WORKERS

  Activists, ? Farm workers have been marching to win the fundamental right to vote for a union free from employer intimidation and threats. This historic 24-day, 335-mile march will conclude at the State Capitol. J…
  California Labor Federation · [email protected]
August 16, 2022 at 5:58 PM

AUG. 26 | RALLY WITH UNITED FARM WORKERS

Activists, Farm workers have been marching to win the fundamental right to vote for a union free from employer intimidation and threats. On August 26, this historic 24-day, 335-mile march will conclude at the State Capitol. Join us at the rally to call on the Governor t…
  Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher · [email protected]
August 5, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Join the United Farm Workers March to the State Capitol

Join the United Farm Workers March to the State Capitol This week, the United Farm Workers (UFW) began a 24-day trek up the Central Valley to Sacramento to call on Governor Gavin Newsom to sign AB 2183, the Agricultural Labor Relations Voting Choice Act. Farm workers are bra…
  Solidarity Action HQ via California Labor Federation · [email protected]
July 13, 2022 at 7:01 PM

Brittney Griner is wrongfully detained in Russia. Adding your name will help

WNBPA member and our union sister Brittney Griner has been wrongfully detained in Russia for more than 140 days. Hi john,   On Feb. 17, WNBA star, Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) member and our union sister Brittney Griner was deta…
  Solidarity HQ, California Labor Federation · [email protected]
July 1, 2022 at 6:54 PM

Sign Now: No union-busting at outdoor retailer REI!

REI workers in CA deserve a collective voice! john, Workers across the country have been standing up and speaking out about working at companies that claim to do right by the community their workers. Now, workers at nationwide outdoor retailer REI in Berkeley want to join the …
  Solidarity HQ via California Labor Federation · [email protected]
June 22, 2022 at 2:06 AM

[SIGN NOW] Actors and recording artists deserve the right to work!

Help free creative workers from unfair & outdated contracts john, Think of your favorite song or a movie performance … the arts fill our lives with joy, they make us laugh and help get us through tough times -- and we have entertainment workers to thank for that! Now, you…
  Angelica Hernandez via California Labor Federation · [email protected]
June 9, 2022 at 2:30 PM

[ADD YOUR NAME] Worker exploitation has no home in California!

Support striking fast food workers with one click! john, In early 2019, hundreds of my fellow fast food workers and I were protesting sexual harassment that was too prevalent at McDonald's locations across California. Then, COVID struck. I asked for masks. Some McDonald's work…
  Election HQ via California Labor Federation · [email protected]
June 1, 2022 at 11:30 PM

Don't wait ... Return your ballot TODAY!

[ELECTION NOTICE] Vote before or on June 7th john, We'll be blunt: time is running out for you and your friends & family to vote in the 2022 Primary election. Voting will end on June 7th so we need to use every remaining day to make sure pro-worker candidates win next Tue…