As the City transitions our payroll system to Workday this Sunday, June 16th, here are a few actions you can take to ensure that there are no disruptions to your benefits. For details visit KeepingLAwell.com/workday. Step 1: Check and keep your pay stubs. Check your current pay stubs for your benefit deductions. Ensure they remain…
We are looking for volunteer member organizers (VMO) to join our program! VMOs help strengthen our union and help us build power for a better future. It is a great way to get more involved with your union and make a difference. We will be hosting a VMO training on June 22 from 9AM-3PM and…
Denver University, a private research college located in Colorado’s mile-high city, was on the verge of contracting out its janitorial services. The switch would have led not only to a loss of over 100 jobs, but also the promise of a brighter future for each worker’s child; children of full-time employees of Denver University are…
The City of Los Angeles will be migrating to a new payroll/HR system on June 16th. In anticipation of this transition, we would like to share some important information with you. The transition will not be perfect, so you may encounter some issues that could affect your pay. To prepare for this, print out or…
Labor Notes believes in building rank-and-file member-led unions that take militant action in order to build power to take on the boss. If you are a member of a union, or organizing your workplace, and the boss is using race/racism as a way to thwart your organizing efforts, then this workshop is for you! How…
President Larry Gates, Recording Secretary Cheryl Evans, and West Regional Coordinator Derek Bryson attended a fundraiser for Sade Elhawary on May 30th with guest speaker Mayor Karen Bass at Dulan’s on Crenshaw. Sade is running for California Assembly District 57, an area which includes the neighborhoods of West Adams, Watts, Florence, Skid Row, University Park,…
The film production company said they would only be hanging LED string lights in the trees, but when Park Activity Monitor and 3090 member Jennifer Fay arrived on set, she told them to take down the dozens of heavy laterns and chandeliers that could spark a fire. “You would have needed sunglasses at night,” Jennifer…
On June 8th, the second annual June Jubilee: A Celebration of Black Excellence, a day of joy and inspiration with speakers, workshops, entertainment, and family activities will take place at the Los Angeles Central Library. Not only will there be free live musical performances, arts & crafts sessions, seminars on health and wellness, and a…
The City of Los Angeles Emergency Management Department is hosting its second Annual Camp ReadyLA: Emer-Gen-Z, a week long program for people ages 17-22 to develop leadership skills and to learn about careers in Public Safety. Please feel free to share information with colleagues, friends and family. This is a great opportunity and it’s FREE! CAMP READY LA:…
Calling All Union Stewards! Shop stewards are the face of the union for most members—the people members see day to day, and rely on for everything from basic questions about the job to handling complicated grievances. But stewards are also in a great position to strengthen the union by getting more people involved: by thinking…
