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Robust wage increases coming for Los Angeles City workers

Six AFSCME Local Unions representing more than ten thousand Los Angeles City employees have ratified new union contracts with robust wage increases.

LA City Union blitz | March 2024

From March 16-22, Council 36 had an amazing organizing blitz for our Los Angeles City Local Unions.

Support City of Burbank library staff!

Burbank Public Library’s administrators are attempting to eliminate the minimum requirement for Full-Time Librarians, Senior Librarians, and Part-Time Librarians to hold

Los Angeles City Local Unions Blitz Week

In preparation for their upcoming negotiations, our Los Angeles City Local Unions held an organizing blitz. The blitz campaign began with a two-day leadership academy hosted by AFSCME International. Then, local leaders and VMOs took with they learned and applied it while doing house visits and worksite visits.

Bet Tzedek Legal Services Union continues to rally against employer

Employees and union supporters lined Wilshire Avenue on Tuesday afternoon while holding signs demanding a fair contract with Bet Tzedek Legal Services.

AFSCME Local 3915 secures strong contract with wage increases and longevity pay

Members of AFSCME Local 3915 voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new contract negotiated with the City of Glendora.

Bet Tzedek union members held informational picket

AFSCME Local 946 members held an informational picket outside of Bet Tzedek Legal Services Wednesday afternoon to demand a fair contract.

AFSCME Local 4319 ratifies first union contract

After months of negotiating, City of Maywood employees voted to ratify their first union contract.

These essential workers, who provide vital city services as executive assistants, maintenance workers, accountants, and much more, won a contract that will improve working conditions and raise wages.

Los Angeles County unions ratify hard-fought contracts

AFSCME Locals 119, 830, 2712, and 3511 have ratified new contracts with the County of Los Angeles.

AFSCME Local 619 and City of Cerritos reach historic agreement

AFSCME Local 619 has secured an unprecedented agreement with the City of Cerritos to provide lifetime dental and vision benefits to members. The side-letter agreement also includes an additional 2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

AFSCME Local 3634 hosts women's empowerment luncheon

Women from an array of Council 36 local unions, the Council 36 retiree chapter, and community partners came together for AFSCME Local 3634’s first ever Women’s Empowerment Luncheon on October 8.