NSCLC newsletter – issue 2 by Jennifer Hamilton
Category: Uncategorized
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 …
Jun 03
Rapid Response – Layoff Assistance Webinar
Workforce Alliance of the North Bay Rapid Response Team is inviting businesses considering work stoppages, layoffs, or furloughs and employees whose job has been affected by COVID-19 to attend Rapid Response – Layoff Assistance Webinar. Webinars are offered each week on Wednesday at 10:00 am. Next webinar tomorrow Wednesday, June 3 at 10:00 am Our …
Jun 01
We Love Our City Storehouse Offers Union Workers Night- Beginning Monday June 8th 6 pm
We love Our City Storehouse Union Workers Nights Monday, June 22nd at 6pm 1145 E Monte Vista Ave., Vacaville As we all prepare to reenter some sense of normalcy in both our work and family lives, we need to aware that the economic impacts of the COVID-19 will affect everyone, some more than others. …
May 27
Workers First Caravan – Postponed
MEMORANDUM TO: Principal and Secondary Officers of State Federations and Central and Area Labor Councils FROM: AFL-CIO Office of the President No person of conscience can watch the video of George Floyd pleading for his life under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer and not understand that something is deeply wrong in America. What happened …
Apr 28
Here are your daily facts, news, and information on COVID-19, compiled by the Senate Democratic Caucus.
Cal OES Update: April 26, 2020 – pdf Governor Update: Colorado & Nevada Join California, Oregon & Washington in Western States Pact – link Important Updates: California Supreme Court orders delay of the July Bar Exam until September and asks the State Bar to try to work on remote options – link From Federal Housing …
Apr 27
Weekly Blast from Jon Riley!
Hi Folks, Tomorrow is Workers Memorial Day, a day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job, and to renew the fight for safe jobs. This year, Workers Memorial Day will be a little different since we are not able to congregate, but we will still make sure our voices are heard. …
