Notice of member passing: Rusty "Russ" McCarthy passed away 3-25-2019
Member Rusty "Russ" McCarthy passed away on 3-25-2019 at the age of 71. Russ was initiated into Local 728 on 5-20-1978 and retired in 2010.
Member Rusty "Russ" McCarthy passed away on 3-25-2019 at the age of 71. Russ was initiated into Local 728 on 5-20-1978 and retired in 2010.
Brother Michael Jones has passed away. He was 79 years. He became a Local 728 member on January 11, 1965
Member Raymond Beersingh passed away on 2-24-2019. He was 42 years old and a member of Local 728 since 7-13-2019.
On January 14, one of the most important labor actions of the decade will begin as more than 30,000 educators in LAUSD go on strike for smaller class sizes, more nurses and counselors, a fair wage, and accountability for charter schools. UTLA and its members are committed to improving learning conditions for our kids.
We have an opportunity to go beyond solidarity and engage in joint struggle, breaking down the barriers between “worker” and “community.” We are one.
Here are some ways that you and your members can support the strike:
Member Jeffrey Stanman passed away on January 3rd, 2019. He was 62 years old. Member since 2/25/78.
Gary Stromp, member since 5/9/1966, passed away at the age of 84 years on 11/13/2018.
The 10 days following Thanksgiving are designated by the AFL-CIO as “Buy Union” week to encourage all union members to look for union-made goods and services when they buy for the Holiday Season. When you buy union, you’re supporting good jobs in American communities, jobs that provide living wages and benefits, safe working conditions and dignity and respect for work.