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.
Together we will demand personal protective equipment (PPE), paid sick leave, and hazard pay for all frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic. And together we will speak up for safe jobs!

We have graphics for both twitter and facebook honoring our fallen brothers and sisters and demanding we protect frontline workers here. The AFL-CIO also has a great toolkit with resources that you can access here.

In addition, the Economic Policy Institute put out a Workers Memorial Day blog highlighting Labor Secretary Scalia’s failure to protect workers during the coronavirus crisis here.

Last but not least, today is the #SafetyNet4AllofUs digital day of action! A coalition of worker and immigrant rights groups will be hosting a Twitter chat from 1-2pm to ensure a safety net for all of us by committing to long-term relief for California’s undocumented community. Join us! Toolkit with sample emails, twitter and facebook posts here.

Stay safe and stay well.

In solidarity,

Alex Catsoulis

Engaging Union Members Ahead of Census 2020

Every 10 years, everyone living in the United States gets counted. It’s called the census. The 2020 Census will provide a snapshot of our nation—our population, where we live, and so much more. More than $700 billion in federal funding is distributed to states and communities each year. These funds support vital community programs such as schools, hospitals, housing, and food assistance. The California labor movement is committed to educating and engaging our members and their families on the Census to ensure a fair and accurate count. Below we have resources aimed at educating, supporting and recruiting both union and non-union members to participate in the 2020 census.