Los Angeles City employees covered by LACERS have received a bulletin from Commissioner Annie Chao alerting them that their health care subsidy will likely dramatically increase when they retire due to a program called IRMAA, or Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount. As Annie Chao explains: “If you are a 63-year-old Management Analyst with 30 years of…
From automotive assembly-line workers to movie stars, 2023 has been a Hot Labor Year—and judging by the attendance at the Los Angeles City Council meeting on November 7th, the enthusiasm of engaged union workers shows no signs of abating. Inspired by the example of the Park Activity Monitors, numerous 3090 members showed up to speak…
Together, we’re bargaining for the biggest raises in LA City history Since August, we have been meeting with City officials to negotiate a new contract that has strong, competitive wages, addresses the understaffing crisis, expands healthcare, protects our secure retirement, and wins us an even stronger union voice on the job. We can only accomplish…
Since August, our AFSCME Local 3090 bargaining team has been meeting with City officials daily to negotiate a strong, new contract with the largest wage increases in LA City history. We know the City can do it, having provided public safety unions with 20% raises – and we’re fighting for nothing less. Together, we’ve made…
Attendance was robust for the Bridge to Jobs program’s new employee orientation meeting held in downtown Los Angeles on October 26. Nearly 30 new hires were treated to an overview of the benefits of joining the Mighty3090 by union President Larry Gates and Vice President Adda Murillo. In addition to discussing 3090’s expanded vision insurance…
By Larry Gates In mid-October, San Diego hosted the 2023 Public Employees Organized to Promote Legislative Equality or PEOPLE convention. Alongside our Political Legislative Action Committee Chair Derek Bryson and AFSCME Local 3090 Secretary-Treasurer Rickk Montoya, I attended the event as a delegate. It was interesting to hear about the process and the benefits of having…
The local has one Trustee position open. Voting will begin on Oct. 24, with votes counted on Oct. 26. Voting will take place in person at District Council 36 offices on Wednesday, Oct. 25, or online from Oct. 24-26. We encourage all members to make their voices heard by voting for these key union slots. You must…
During our September Board meeting, a motion was made and passed to hold quarterly membership meetings on Saturdays, in 2024. Currently, we have been holding ten meetings per year (with no meetings in July and December) on Wednesday evenings and two Saturday morning meetings per year in June and November. Beginning January 2024, we will…
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…
On Friday, Aug. 25, Local 3090 hosted a Paint & Sip member event. It was a great time with good wine and friends. We appreciate each and every one of you. Thank you for coming out, and be on the lookout for our next event.
