President’s Message
Give Thanks and Take Action
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,…
One Year in Office
Welcome to FALL everyone! It’s strange to think that one year of my current two-year term as your president is already over. Along with our PLAC Chair Derek Bryson and Treasurer Rickk Montoya, I attended the 2023 AFSCME PEOPLE California conference in San Diego. We were able to meet a few of the U.S. Senate…
Wrapping Up a Summer of Solidarity and Successful Events
It seems like in the blink of an eye summer is suddenly over. On August 8, we joined our striking brothers and sisters of SEIU in solidarity on the streets of downtown Los Angeles. It was an amazing show of force and unity. Together with Vice President Adda Murillo and Recording Secretary Cheryl Evans, I…
Aug. 2023: MOU Amendments Ratified
This month, your executive board held its first of many member appreciation events, beginning with three hours of bowling, food and drinks at Lucky Strike at downtown L.A. Live. Everyone had a great time! Check out the pictures on our website. Keep an eye on your email for upcoming events. Come join us, we would…