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Colleen Juarez shares her long history with the Labor Movement

From childhood until now, unions have been a part of Colleen Juarez’s life story.

Volunteering with Labor Community Services

Labor Community Services is a great organization that assists union families and community members in need with groceries during the year.

LA City employees honored for Labor Day

The Los Angeles City Council honored their employees for Labor Day. Members of AFSCME Local 3090 and 2626 were in attendance.

Notice of per capita increase

AFSCME District Council 36 held a special convention on August 16, 2024, to adopt an amendment to Article 3, Section 2 of the Council 36 constitution. The amendment proposed to increase the council’s monthly per capita tax paid per member per month to the following rates: $33.85 for full time members who work more than 20 hours per week; $25.40 for part-time members who work 13 to 20 hours per week and $16.95 for less than part-time members who work 12 hours or less per week.

AFSCME International & District Council 36 Convention Recap

It was an electrifying week for AFSCME District Council 36 members. Thousands of AFSCME members from across the country descended on Los Angeles for AFSCME’s 46th International Convention beginning on August 12th and ending on August 16th.

AFSCME District Council 36 holds first job fair

On Saturday, July 27, AFSCME District Council 36 held its first job fair to recruit qualified people to fill the more than 1,000 open positions within the County of Los Angeles Probation Department.

Job seekers in attendance were able to fill out job applications on the spot, taking the first step toward a promising career. Attendees were also able to speak to current probation workers to get insight into what it takes to work in the probation department.

AFSCME Local 809 plants tree in remembrance of member

Members of AFSCME Local 809 came together to remember their fellow union member Dan Crable, who recently passed away from cancer.

Crable worked for the City of Carson for 40 years as a facilities maintenance technician. He was dedicated to keeping the recreation facilities and parks across the City beautiful. He was proud to serve the Carson community.

Academy Foundation Workers Union secure strong first contract

Nearly two years after forming their union, members of the Academy Foundation Workers Union (AFWU) have unanimously ratified their first union contract that guarantees much needed wage increases and addresses workplace issues that have afflicted workers for years.

Steward Training 102 Recap | May 18, 2024

On Saturday, May 18, AFSCME District Council 36 held the next training in our amazing steward training series with more than 40 members from over a dozen different locals unions.

Becoming a steward is a great way to get involved with your union and stand in solidarity with your co-workers. Contact us for more information on how to become a steward.

LA County Agricultural Inspector | Workloads in Different Zip Codes

In the Cities of South Gate (90280), Hacienda Heights (91745), and Los Angeles ( 90018), AFSCME Local 830 member Liz Bondy talks about being an agricultural inspector for Los Angeles County. #workloadsindifferentzipcodes

VMO Appreciation Day | April 27, 2024

Volunteer Member Organizers do vital work for unions and we wanted to celebrate all of our Council 36 VMOs with a VMO Appreciation Day.

VMOs came together to eat some good food, get some swag, and socialize with other VMOs. Thank you to all of the VMOs who attended and thank you for all of the hard work that you do!