Before Eddie Phillips began delivering mail at the Los Angeles International Airport, he spent decades managing workers at banks and hospitals. Five years ago, Eddie joined 3090 and became a full-time employee of the City of Los Angeles, a position he describes as “the best job I’ve had in my life.” The feeling is mutual:…
As an employee of the City of Los Angeles, do you have questions about how long you need to work in order to benefit from COLA increases under the current Tentative Agreement as it relates to your pension and retirement benefits? Have your questions answered by visiting www.LACERS.org and entering “Summary Plan Description” in the search…
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, I’m reminded of the importance of gratitude. Specifically, I’m grateful that Commissioner Annie Chao is leading an effort to make sure that retiring L.A. City employees currently covered by LACERS do not start paying hundreds of dollars more per month for Medicare coverage due to a program known as IRMAA,…
How are 3090 members helping Hollywood’s famous film industry and making sure the city gets its fair share? Meet Raymond, Chuck, Benjamin, and Jennifer, all Park Activity Monitors and Officers. Jennifer works in over 569 locations overseeing filming for Recreation and Parks and making sure that companies adhere to their contracts with the city of…
Come Join Your AFSCME Members: L.A. City Hall Council Chambers Brothers and Sisters, AFSCME needs your help. Negotiations are under way and the Green Machine needs to be present and heard at the Los Angeles City Council. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, and every Tuesday following, we will start filling the council chambers. We would like the council…
By Kelly Hartog Derek Bryson has been working as an administrative clerk for the security credentials section for the City of Los Angeles for the past five years. He’s been with 3090 for the same period of time. Now 62, Bryson made his career shift after time spent working on political campaigns and prior to…
On Sunday June 4, AFSCME Local 3090 participated in a new member blitz at 11 pools throughout the city, where we provided lunch and swag to potential new members. We met with the new locker room and swimming pool attendants and the administrative clerks. Thanks to everyone that participated in the blitz, we helped welcome…
By Kelly Hartog Treasurer Rickk Montoya is coming up on 20 years with 3090 — the same time he’s spent working for the City of Los Angeles as police service representative (also known as a 911 dispatcher). Being a member of a union, you could say, is in Montoya’s blood. Aside from being raised in…
