Statement by Los Angeles Labor Leader Rusty Hicks on United States v. Texas Supreme Court Ruling
06/23/2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gabriella Landeros, 213-446-8801, gabriella@launionaflcio.org Los Angeles, CA – The following statement was issued by Rusty Hicks, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, regarding the United States v. Texas Supreme Court ruling: “Today’s Supreme Court decision blocking President Obama’s executive action on immigration means that the estimated […]
City Council Approves Affordable Housing and Labor Standards Ballot Measure’s Placement on November Ballot
06/21/2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gabriella Landeros, 213-446-8801, gabriella@launionaflcio•org Mariana Huerta Jones, 323-747-0699 mhuerta@allianceforcommunitytransit•org Over 100 Residents and Advocates in Support of Measure Attended Meeting Los Angeles, CA – Today, the Los Angeles City Council voted to approve the Affordable Housing and Labor Standards for General Plan Amendments and Zoning Changes, or Build Better LA, […]
Affordable Housing and Labor Standards Ballot Measure Qualifies for the Ballot
06/08/2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gabriella Landeros, 213-446-8801, gabriella@launionaflcio•org Mariana Huerta Jones, 323-747-0699 mhuerta@allianceforcommunitytransit•org Los Angeles City Clerk Certifies Nearly 100,000 Signatures Los Angeles, CA – Yesterday, the Los Angeles City Clerk’s office verified nearly 100,000 valid signatures for the Affordable Housing and Labor Standards for General Plan Amendments and Zoning Changes ballot measure. Since March […]
Statement by Los Angeles Labor Leader Rusty Hicks on California’s Primary Election
06/07/2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gabriella Landeros, 213-446-8801, gabriella@launionaflcio•org Los Angeles, CA – The following statement was issued by Rusty Hicks, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, regarding labor’s endorsements for California’s primary election: “Our endorsed candidates have a strong record in fighting for the rights of all workers, regardless of […]
Nearly 100,000 Signatures for Affordable Housing and Labor Standards Ballot Measure Delivered to LA City Clerk for Approval
05/16/2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gabriella Landeros, 213-446-8801, gabriella@launionaflcio•org Mariana Huerta Jones, 323-747-0699 mhuerta@allianceforcommunitytransit•org Coalition of Labor and Affordable Housing Advocates Surpass 62,000 Needed to Qualify Los Angeles, CA – Today, a coalition of labor and affordable housing advocates delivered petitions signed by nearly 100,000 City of Los Angeles residents who support the Build Better LA initiative […]
Commercial Buildings Across the State Could Be Affected by Potential Strike of 20,000 Janitors Against Unfair Labor Practices
04/28/2016
Media Advisory Contact: Refugio Mata, 805-428-4075, refugio•mata@seiu-usww•org Gabriella Landeros, 213-446-8801, gabriella@launionaflcio•org ***MEDIA ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 28*** SEIU United Service Workers West Will Decide If and When a Strike is Necessary WHAT: Press conference announcing broad labor support for janitors ready to strike against unfair labor practices. Days before a potential strike against unfair practices, […]
Affordable Housing and Local Jobs Ballot Initiative on Path to Qualify for November Ballot
04/23/2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gabriella Landeros, 213-446-8801, gabriella@launionaflcio•org Mariana Huerta Jones, 323-747-0699 mhuerta@allianceforcommunitytransit•org Residents, Workers, and Advocates United to Qualify Initiative for November Ballot Los Angeles, CA – Today, volunteers with the Build Better LA Coalition spoke to thousands of voters living in the City of Los Angeles about the Build Better LA ballot measure, a […]
With Broad Support, L.A. City Council Votes in Paid Sick Days Expansion
04/19/2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Allison Mannos, amannos@laane•org Angelenos Celebrate Historic Victory for Working Families Los Angeles CA – In the latest step to raise wages and the quality of life for working Angelenos, the Los Angeles City Council voted 13-1 to increase the number of paid sick days. Upon implementation July 1st, workers will now […]
Statement by Los Angeles Labor Leader Rusty Hicks on Municipal Elections
04/13/2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Gabriella Landeros, 213-446-8801, gabriella@launionaflcio•org Los Angeles, CA – The following statement was issued by Rusty Hicks, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, regarding labor’s endorsements for municipal elections: “Our endorsed candidates support issues that matter to working families in Los Angeles County, such as job creation, […]
L.A. City Council Committee Advances Paid Sick Days Ordinance Recommendations
04/12/2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Allison Mannos, LAANE, amannos@laane•org Coalition Applauds Move to Ensure Sick Time is More Inclusive and Effective for L.A.’s Families Los Angeles, CA – Taking back up a key issue from last year’s minimum wage hearings, the Los Angeles Economic Development Committee voted today to recommend that the City Council adopt an […]