*** Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Workers and Supporters Celebrate Passage of CRA/LA's Landmark Construction Policy
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and over 100 workers, activists and clergy celebrated Wednesday's approval by the Los Angeles City Council of the unprecedented "Construction Careers and Project Stabilization Policy."
*** Three Day Hollywood to the Docks March Ends at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro with a Massive Rally
With a growing 2 million families facing home foreclosures nationwide and the cost of food and gasoline increasing, over 5,000 workers and community members gathered at Berth 87 at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro last Thursday to fight for good jobs that will keep them in the middle class or help them move out of poverty.
*** Turn Out to Walk Precincts for Mark Ridley-Thomas
Every Saturday in May, the Alliance for a Stronger Community will be walking precincts to help elect Mark Ridley-Thomas for the 2nd County Supervisorial District. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to elect a champion for labor and civil rights.
Meet at the office: 2926 W. Florence Ave. Los Angeles, CA For more information please contact:
James Johnson 213.494.8688
Al Austin 213.210.7365
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