Representatives have been in touch with our fellow members in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with IATSE Local 494 and IATSE Local 600. The devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico has left many needing supplies as they start to recover.
Kay "Kati" Arvanitis, member since 3-24-1979. Passed away on 10-29-2017.
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Join union members on Monday, September 4, for Working Californians’ 6th Annual Labor Day Music Festival! Featured artists will include Grace Potter, The Revolution, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Ozomatli, Poncho Sanchez, and B-Side Players.
DETAILS:
What: Labor Day Music Festival
When: Monday, September 4, doors open at 11 a.m.
Where: Grand Park
200 N. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, 90012
Labor 411 is a directory for goods and services that are from union companies and workers. Check out their website for great deals and suggestions on where to find union based businesses.
Brother Chris Elizondo recently suffered a health set back that will keep him off work for a considerable amount of time. A gofundme page has been setup to help Chris get through the tough times without an income from work, while he rehabs.
Let's all pitch in to help out our brother.
https://www.gofundme.com/chris-elizondo
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has made it very easy to find union-made tires by requiring that each tire carry a code that shows the company and the location of the plant that manufactured the tire.
How many rich people does it take to change a light bulb?
None. They get some guy to do it at minimum wage while they closely supervise all facets of the operation and talk at great length how they once changed a light bulb themselves.
It's not too late yet to find that perfect holiday gift that carries a union label and is made in America.