5/30 News Update
Here is this week's roundup of Labor news, good and bad. Remember to like our Facebook page for any additional info and updates. Also, as always if there are any events or news that you would like us to share on these emails, please give us a call at 805-987-0101 or email us at info@tricountieslabor.org. Stay active and enjoy your Memorial Day weekend!
The Working Families Democratic club was made official this past Tuesday, 5/23. It will give Working Families and Labor an official voice at the table of the local party.CLICK HERE to sign up for membership with the club. The only qualifications are you must be a registered Democrat and live in Ventura County. We will be posting updates and meeting schedules as they happen. It is only $5 a year for membership and the more members we have, the stronger our voices are in the party. You do not have to be a union member to join, so family and friends can join as well.Also, read this from the VC Star to see what we're up against.Santa Maria formerly adopted election districts
National NewsTrump wants to cut Medicaid & children's health careOh look, the GOP is attacking labor unions again with a new bill, armed with their usual misleading logic to justify it.The AFL-CIO and Teamsters filed a suit to block the new "Right to Work" law in KentuckyState NewsThe Democrats need to flip 24 seats to take back the house. California has 7 of themThere are over 100 housing bills in the State LegislatureLegislative Bills Update as of 5/25SB 306 - Strengthen protections for whistleblowers who face retaliation: Senate Appropriations AB 52 - Require new employee orientation in the public sector and give unions the opportunity to participate: 1st Committee AB 285 - Ensures public employees are free to choose whether or not they want to join a union without being discouraged by their employer: 2nd Committee AB 450 - Protect immigrant workers from worksite raids: 2nd Committee SB 772 - Make it easier to enact worker safety regulations: Passed Senate 26-12 ------> now in 1st Assembly Committee AB 1565 - Codify overtime rule: 3rd Committee SB 49 - Preserve current federal wage and safety standards even if repealed federally: Senate, 1st Committee SB 17 - Control costs of prescription drugs: Senate 2nd CommitteeUpcoming Events/ActionsCLICK HERE to contact your local representative on any of the issuesSat. June 3 National "March for Truth": 11 am, Pershing Park, Los AngelesThere will also be one at 11 am in Santa Barbara at De La Guerra PlazaSun. June 11 - Community and Labor Pancake Social. It will be from 7:30 am - 12:00 pm at IBEW 639: 6363 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. This event will be free for all union members, families, friends and allies.
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The Working Families Democratic club was made official this past Tuesday, 5/23. It will give Working Families and Labor an official voice at the table of the local party.CLICK HERE to sign up for membership with the club. The only qualifications are you must be a registered Democrat and live in Ventura County. We will be posting updates and meeting schedules as they happen. It is only $5 a year for membership and the more members we have, the stronger our voices are in the party. You do not have to be a union member to join, so family and friends can join as well.Also, read this from the VC Star to see what we're up against.Santa Maria formerly adopted election districts
National NewsTrump wants to cut Medicaid & children's health careOh look, the GOP is attacking labor unions again with a new bill, armed with their usual misleading logic to justify it.The AFL-CIO and Teamsters filed a suit to block the new "Right to Work" law in KentuckyState NewsThe Democrats need to flip 24 seats to take back the house. California has 7 of themThere are over 100 housing bills in the State LegislatureLegislative Bills Update as of 5/25SB 306 - Strengthen protections for whistleblowers who face retaliation: Senate Appropriations AB 52 - Require new employee orientation in the public sector and give unions the opportunity to participate: 1st Committee AB 285 - Ensures public employees are free to choose whether or not they want to join a union without being discouraged by their employer: 2nd Committee AB 450 - Protect immigrant workers from worksite raids: 2nd Committee SB 772 - Make it easier to enact worker safety regulations: Passed Senate 26-12 ------> now in 1st Assembly Committee AB 1565 - Codify overtime rule: 3rd Committee SB 49 - Preserve current federal wage and safety standards even if repealed federally: Senate, 1st Committee SB 17 - Control costs of prescription drugs: Senate 2nd CommitteeUpcoming Events/ActionsCLICK HERE to contact your local representative on any of the issuesSat. June 3 National "March for Truth": 11 am, Pershing Park, Los AngelesThere will also be one at 11 am in Santa Barbara at De La Guerra PlazaSun. June 11 - Community and Labor Pancake Social. It will be from 7:30 am - 12:00 pm at IBEW 639: 6363 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. This event will be free for all union members, families, friends and allies.