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After refusing to settle for less than they deserve, AFSCME Local 1895 members secure a fair contract with the City of Lawndale.

On Saturday, April 13, AFSCME District Council 36 held an amazing new steward training with more than 50 members from over a dozen different locals unions.

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

Sean Rivas is an advocate. He has dedicated his time to helping those in his community that need it the most. Whether it is the unhoused individuals that he interacts with at the LA City Recreation & Park center he works at or the kids he sees while working for LAUSD, Sean tries to make a difference in the lives of the people he interacts with. He continues his advocacy work as the Chair of the Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley. Learn more about AFSCME Local 741 leader Sean Rivas in episode 15 of We The Union.

More than 70 members from 20 different Council 36 local unions attended the Steward training on March 18 & 19. The 2-day training helped new and experienced stewards identify different strategies for grievances and workplace problems, while also building unity in the workplace and organizing members into action.

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.

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

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

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

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