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…
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…