April 2008

When the staff of the Labor Council first started discussing holding a union march to honor Cesar Chavez Day, we came to the conclusion that we’d set a goal of having 250 union members participate in the "Journey for Better Jobs."

Despite early signs that Mayor Jerry Sanders was going to pull off one of the biggest power grabs in San Diego history, the San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council is proudly supporting a package of City Charter changes that will appear as Propositions A, B and C on this June’s ballot.

Nov. 2, 1953 — March 18, 2008

Did your local negotiate a new contract, organize new members, or have a job action? Let us know.

San Diego City Councilmembers Toni Atkins, Ben Hueso, Scott Peters and Tony Young have been named April Legislative Heroes of the Month for their participation in the Journey for Better Jobs.