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Aug 16
Action alert – from our President, G Anthony Phillips
Dear Brothers and Sisters, We encourage you to to ask our Senators to support both the RESTART ACT and the SAVE OUR STAGES ACT. COPY + PASTE the letter below. Feel free to change and personalize the letter however you wish. In Solidarity, The Officers and Staff of Local 16 ————————————————————————————— Email Senator Dianne Feinstein …
Jul 22
Please take two minutes to protect workers, click on this link to show your opposition to the Uber Lyft power grab!
https://bit.ly/2Nb6YkI Wealthy and powerful corporations like Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Postmates, and Instacart refuse to follow California law that requires them to treat rideshare drivers, grocery shoppers, and other gig workers as employees. Now, as drivers and shoppers struggle to make ends meet – Uber, Lyft, and several other gig companies have stockpiled a record $110 …
Jun 23
Endorsement Announcement and other news!
Endorsement Announcement: The Napa Solano Central Labor Council is proud to announce the endorsement of two long time supporters of Working Families. At our June Delegates we voted overwhelmingly to endorse Christina Strawbridge for Benicia Mayor and Hakeem Brown for Mayor in Vallejo. Our membership feels the continued support of our members, their Families and …
Jun 04
From our President, G Anthony Phillips and IATSE #16
Hear Us…The Unsung Heroes of Live Entertainment. We are the touring crew: Production managers, tour managers, merchandise managers, accountants, lighting designers, pyro technicians, videographers, FOH engineers, monitor engineers, guitar techs, drum techs, keyboard techs, carpenters, riggers, props managers, wardrobe managers, truck drivers, bus drivers, caterers, head of security, body guards, musicians, athletes, wrestlers, actors, …
Jun 04
Statements on George Floyd
Labor Movement Recommits to Fight Systemic Radical Injustice Following The Murder Of GeorgeFloyd Racism plays an insidious role in the daily lives of all working people of color. This is a labor issue because it is a workplace issue. It is a community issue, and unions are the community. We must and will continue to …