August 2008

July came and went with workers throughout the county fighting for livable wages and fair benefits.

Last month, the membership of the Labor Council unanimously voted to oppose a ballot initiative that could potentially destroy maritime industry at the 10th Avenue Marine Terminal.

Labor history is an important part of our history that has been very deliberately hidden from the eyes of the American public. If people understood labor history, they would understand that the battle against workers is just as active today as it was in the past.

The Chula Vista city clerk has officially notified supporters of an anti-union ballot measure that they have failed to submit enough signatures to qualify their initiative for the November ballot.

Department of Labor Participation helps the United Way and provides local job training.

Cement Masons Local 500 topped three-time champion Communication Workers of America Local 9509 in the finals to take home the local’s first title.

California State Controller John Chiang has been named the August Legislative Hero of the Month for standing up to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger during the state’s budget fight.