As the governments of the United States, Mexico, and Canada actively negotiate new rules for the global economy, the Trump administration and others are pursuing a rigged agenda that puts the interests of billionaires and corporations ahead of working people, family farmers and the environment in North America and beyond.

In response, people are coming together across borders and across issue areas to say “Enough!”

In June 2026, activists and civil society organizations in all three countries will be mobilizing in Days of Solidarity that:

• Reject attempts to pit working people in the U.S., Mexico and Canada against one another in an ongoing race-to-the-bottom;

• Demonstrate that communities across North America have shared interests, including good-paying jobs, a healthy environment, sovereignty and more; and

• Demand that governments prioritize the needs of people and communities ahead of the power and profits of greedy corporations.

When:

    Saturday, June 27, 2026

    11:00am - 1:00pm

Where:

Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center

1960 National Ave, San Diego, CA. 92113

Are you interested in buses / carpools from any of the following locations: LA, Orange County? Contact will@catradejustice.org to learn more.

RSVP here!

The San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO (SDICLC), an affiliate of the state CA Labor Fed and the national AFL-CIO, is a democratic organization comprised of over 100 affiliated local unions. Each affiliated union receives a number of delegates in proportion to their total membership size. Delegates come together to discuss ways to grow our union movement, build solidarity among each other as well as the broader community, and otherwise work toward a more democratic and just community with abundant opportunity for all.

The San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO (SDICLC), an affiliate of the state CA Labor Fed and the national AFL-CIO, is a democratic organization comprised of over 100 affiliated local unions.

The SDICLC Political Coordinators Meeting is a space for our affiliated unions’ Political Staff to come together to grow our union movement, build solidarity among each other as well as the broader community, and otherwise work toward a more democratic and just community with abundant opportunity for all.

San Diego Labor Democratic Club

The Primary , Labor, and the Democratic Party

A Discussion with Haroldd Meyerson

Sunday, June 14th 2026 2:00 pm

We are excited that we will be meeting again with the friend of the club, labor journalist and Editor at Large of the American Prospect, Harold Meyerson to discuss the implications of the primary for Labor and the Democratic Party.  Here is a link for a recent article he wrote about a piece of pro-union legislation that may pass in the House: https://prospect.org/2026/06/04/how-pro-worker-bill-may-advance-in-the-house/. Brother Meyerson will be joined by E-Board members, Rick Bates (UNITE HERE), Brigette Browning (SDICLC + UNITE HERE 30 President), and A.J. Estrada (San Diego Building Trades Council Pol. Dir.) who will help lead this important discussion.

Join this discussion with the following zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88558709877?pwd=2v8CoudiH4Ia44kP2qE9UW0KMKzOQM.1

Join us for the Construction Hike for Hope, a community-driven event supporting mental health awareness and suicide prevention in the construction industry. This event brings people together to raise awareness, foster connection, and support lifesaving programs in our local community.

Participants can choose from multiple hiking levels and enjoy a morning in nature while engaging with resources and a short program. Registration is free, and fundraising is encouraged to support education, advocacy, and prevention efforts throughout San Diego.

The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates in the U.S., and events like this help spark important conversations and create a culture of support.

More info + sign up: supporting.afsp.org/sandiegoconstruction

Join us to hear from union and community activists and authors Kelly Mayhew (AFT 1931) and Jim Miller (AFT 1931) for the reprint of their book, Under the Perfect Sun, as well as the new companion book, Beyond the Theme Park.

Panel discussion with San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council President, Brigette Browning, and Center on Policy Initiatives Executive Director, Dr Kyra Greene about what's changed in San Diego and the work that's still needed to be done.

Reading I Panel I Q&A I Food

RSVP: bit.ly/UTPS-booklaunch

The San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO (SDICLC), an affiliate of the state CA Labor Fed and the national AFL-CIO, is a democratic organization comprised of over 100 affiliated local unions.

The Imperial County Unions Meeting is a space for our affiliated Imperial County unions to come together to grow our union movement, build solidarity among each other as well as the broader community, and otherwise work toward a more democratic and just community with abundant opportunity for all.

For information regarding these SDICLC Imperial County Unions Meetings you can reach out to our Lead Organizer, Kim Palacio, at kpalacio@unionyes.org

The San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO (SDICLC), an affiliate of the state CA Labor Fed and the national AFL-CIO, is a democratic organization comprised of over 100 affiliated local unions. Each affiliated union receives a number of delegates in proportion to their total membership size. Delegates come together to discuss ways to grow our union movement, build solidarity among each other as well as the broader community, and otherwise work toward a more democratic and just community with abundant opportunity for all.

From CAIR and the Islamic Center of San Diego:

In the wake of the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, we invite our community of all faiths and backgrounds to come together for an interfaith vigil honoring those impacted and standing against hatred in every form.

Tuesday, May 19 | 6:30 PM

Lindbergh Neighborhood Park, 4141 Ashford St, San Diego, CA 92111

The San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO (SDICLC), an affiliate of the state CA Labor Fed and the national AFL-CIO, is a democratic organization comprised of over 100 affiliated local unions.

The SDICLC Political Coordinators Meeting is a space for our affiliated unions’ Political Staff to come together to grow our union movement, build solidarity among each other as well as the broader community, and otherwise work toward a more democratic and just community with abundant opportunity for all.

The goal of this Monday, May 11 in-person town hall at the PANA Hall (5577 University Ave., City Heights) is to engage people who may not be actively involved, but who want to do something about ICE. Sponsored by San Diego United (the coalition that organized No Kings!), we have panelists San Diego Supervisor Terra Lawson Remer, Pedro Rios, and San Diego City Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera and moderator Kelly Mayhew (AFT 1931). In addition, several community groups will speak about concrete actions that attendees can take to resist ICE.

RSVP + share:

https://www.mobilize.us/swingleft/event/945288/

*Details for MAY DAY are still being finalized. We'll update with final location (it'll likely be somewhere around Downtown San Diego) and other details as they become available.*

May Day is more than a date on the calendar. It's our day.

For more than a century, workers around the world have taken to the streets on May 1 to demand dignity, justice, and power. This year, we bring that tradition home to San Diego.

Join the San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, our affiliated unions, and community allies for a powerful rally and march to celebrate the working class and demand a world that works for all of us—not just billionaires and politicians who serve them.

We are organizing. We are striking. We are building power in our workplaces and our communities. May Day is our reminder that when we stand together, we win.

Friday, May 1 @ 4 PM
RSVP: mobilize.us/sdiclaborcouncil/event/929849

The San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO (SDICLC), an affiliate of the state CA Labor Fed and the national AFL-CIO, is a democratic organization comprised of over 100 affiliated local unions. Each affiliated union receives a number of delegates in proportion to their total membership size. Delegates come together to discuss ways to grow our union movement, build solidarity among each other as well as the broader community, and otherwise work toward a more democratic and just community with abundant opportunity for all.

The San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO (SDICLC), an affiliate of the state CA Labor Fed and the national AFL-CIO, is a democratic organization comprised of over 100 affiliated local unions.

The SDICLC Political Coordinators Meeting is a space for our affiliated unions’ Political Staff to come together to grow our union movement, build solidarity among each other as well as the broader community, and otherwise work toward a more democratic and just community with abundant opportunity for all.

From Naomi, a local Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) Organizer:

Workers at the Starbucks in Santee, CA are voting in their union election on April 20, 2026. For nearly a month, they’ve faced intense union-busting: an influx of management and fear-mongering one-on-ones from corporate Labor Relations. These workers are exhausted and scared, and they need visible solidarity from the community to vote YES.

We’re asking union members in or near Santee to stop by the store throughout the week to deliver messages of encouragement and share stories of how their union has been a cornerstone in their lives.

Thursday, April 16: An open invite is already on the graphic, but if a small group of 5+ workers can visit together, I’d love to meet there, say hello, and take a solidarity photo. I’m flexible on time!

Any other day/time this week: Even general visits from union allies and members would be a huge boost in these final days. If workers can commit times or send pictures from the store, that works great.

Please let me know if you can help coordinate or spread the word. Thank you for standing with Santee workers, and for always being a fantastic ally to SBWU workers in San Diego.

In solidarity,
Naomi Martinez, SBWU Organizer

naomi@wsrjb.org

(510)401-7259

Please join SMART 206 (sheet metal workers) for a Town Hall with KATIE PORTER FOR GOVERNOR

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

6:30 – 7:30 PM

San Diego - Address provided upon RSVP

RSVP here

With any questions, please reach out to Angelina Polselli

angelina.polselli@katieporter.com

Cross Border Worker-to-Worker Meet-Up

The Labor Solidarity Action Network (LSAN) is a cross-border coalition of unions and worker organizations dedicated to strengthening worker-to-worker ties between San Diego and Baja California.

This gathering is our annual cross-border, worker-to-worker meet-up at the Casa Obrera office in Tijuana. This is an important opportunity to deepen cross-border solidarity, strengthen long-term relationships with labor partners in Baja California, and create space for workers to share strategies around workplace rights, economic justice, and collective power. Each year, this event provides meaningful and eye-opening experiences for San Diego union members who learn directly from workers organizing on the other side of the border.

Would you or someone from your union want a free seat on the bus to attend this historic meeting?

If so, contact ISOAVERY@gmail.com

Saturday, April 11

8:30 am - Bus departs Chula Vista

5 pm - Meeting in Tijuana ends, bus returns

Labor Unions 101

All candidates running for public office who seek the endorsement of the SDICLC must take a Labor Unions 101, even if they have taken one in the past, each election cycle before being considered. The SDICLC’s Labor Unions 101 is a 1-hour long interactive presentation that will cover a bit about unions, the problems we face, and how we can work together toward a more just and democratic world with abundant opportunity for all.

Click here to register for Tuesday, April 7 from 4-5pm

Click here for our Labor Unions 101 Page

The San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO (SDICLC), an affiliate of the state CA Labor Fed and the national AFL-CIO, is a democratic organization comprised of over 100 affiliated local unions. Each affiliated union receives a number of delegates in proportion to their total membership size. Delegates come together to discuss ways to grow our union movement, build solidarity among each other as well as the broader community, and otherwise work toward a more democratic and just community with abundant opportunity for all.

Labor Unions 101

All candidates running for public office who seek the endorsement of the SDICLC must take a Labor Unions 101, even if they have taken one in the past, each election cycle before being considered. The SDICLC’s Labor Unions 101 is a 1-hour long interactive presentation that will cover a bit about unions, the problems we face, and how we can work together toward a more just and democratic world with abundant opportunity for all.

Click here to register for Monday, March 23

Click here for our Labor Unions 101 Page

The San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO (SDICLC), an affiliate of the state CA Labor Fed and the national AFL-CIO, is a democratic organization comprised of over 100 affiliated local unions.

The SDICLC Political Coordinators Meeting is a space for our affiliated unions’ Political Staff to come together to grow our union movement, build solidarity among each other as well as the broader community, and otherwise work toward a more democratic and just community with abundant opportunity for all.

It's time for us to show management what they're in for if they don't remedy their ULPs. Join the Last Chance Picket on March 12 on your UC campus.

Labor Unions 101

All candidates running for public office who seek the endorsement of the SDICLC must take a Labor Unions 101, even if they have taken one in the past, each election cycle before being considered. The SDICLC’s Labor Unions 101 is a 1-hour long interactive presentation that will cover a bit about unions, the problems we face, and how we can work together toward a more just and democratic world with abundant opportunity for all.

Click here to register for March 6

Click here for our Labor Unions 101 Page

The San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO (SDICLC), an affiliate of the state CA Labor Fed and the national AFL-CIO, is a democratic organization comprised of over 100 affiliated local unions.

The Imperial County Unions Meeting is a space for our affiliated Imperial County unions to come together to grow our union movement, build solidarity among each other as well as the broader community, and otherwise work toward a more democratic and just community with abundant opportunity for all.

For information regarding these SDICLC Imperial County Unions Meetings you can reach out to our Lead Organizer, Kim Palacio, at kpalacio@unionyes.org

Our Classified school workers keep schools clean, feed & transport our students, teach, and keep schools running. Classifieds are already understaffed, but San Diego Unified is voting on layoffs. Show up in a blue shirt to stand with your Classifieds against layoffs!

The San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO (SDICLC), an affiliate of the state CA Labor Fed and the national AFL-CIO, is a democratic organization comprised of over 100 affiliated local unions. Each affiliated union receives a number of delegates in proportion to their total membership size. Delegates come together to discuss ways to grow our union movement, build solidarity among each other as well as the broader community, and otherwise work toward a more democratic and just community with abundant opportunity for all.

Join us on Feb. 21 for the nurses’ national hospital tour to build power and community support across the country, with a goal of saving vulnerable U.S. hospitals from cuts or closure. Trump and Republicans have gutted health care programs like Medicaid — programs that keep our hospitals running — all to fund billionaire tax breaks and ICE. Together, nurses, patients, and our allies are fighting back against this cruelty, demanding a healthy society based on care and compassion.

This is a community-wide, family-friendly event with activities, a free children’s book, and free tacos while supplies last! There will also be a mobile health clinic staffed by nurses providing free wellness checks from 11am to 4pm. The rally will start at 12pm.

RSVP here: https://act.nnu.org/signup/red-alert-tour-oceanside/

The San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO (SDICLC), an affiliate of the state CA Labor Fed and the national AFL-CIO, is a democratic organization comprised of over 100 affiliated local unions.

The SDICLC Political Coordinators Meeting is a space for our affiliated unions’ Political Staff to come together to grow our union movement, build solidarity among each other as well as the broader community, and otherwise work toward a more democratic and just community with abundant opportunity for all.

Join nurses and health care workers for a national day of action to send a clear message to keep ICE out of our hospitals!

Gather at the front entrance to the hospital.