The L.A. Labor Movement has shown true solidarity and fighting spirit during this time of crisis.

In the past few weeks, we have been pushing for worker protections at all levels of government. We have been supporting our labor families who have been impacted by COVID-19 through informative webinars, resources, and food distributions. Since this crisis began, Los Angeles Labor has fed 7,359 working families through seven food distributions - with more scheduled in the weeks to come.

We would like to thank all those who made these efforts possible: Labor Community Services, LA Regional Food Bank, Alma Family Services, IBEW Local 11, CA Senator Maria Elena Durazo and her office.

We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of volunteers from dozens of locals and organizations who have been a crucial part of this effort.

Thank you to Mayor Eric Garcetti for recognizing the Labor Movement's role in lifting up working families in Los Angeles. (video)

Labor Community Services

Our non-profit partner Labor Community Services (LCS) is leading the way in ourswift and impactful response to support working families. Under the direction of Director Armando Olivas, the LCS team has been tirelessly organizing food distributions, resources, and webinars to support the labor community.

Find out how to assist in COVID-19 response or access resources you may need during this crisis at their new Labor Community Services website: http://lcs-la.org/

Please share this website with those who need resources or those who want to take part in supporting our community during this time.

LA Labor Volunteer Corps

Many have asked what they can do during this time. We have hundreds of thousands of highly skilled union members in this county - Los Angeles is a uniontown. Together, with our combined skills, we can make a difference for our community.

If you are in good health, join the relief efforts by taking part in the LA Labor Volunteer Corps, organized by the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor: https://bitly.com/lalaborvolunteer

Webinars

Recorded: When The Paycheck Stops

Missed our "When The Paycheck Stops" webinar last week, or need a refresher? The recording is now online, along with accompanying materials, on Labor Community Services' website. This webinar provides insight and guidance on how to deal with underemployment or unemployment during this crisis.

Recording link: http://lcs-la.org/wtps

Wed, April 8: #LALabor Update + Housing Insecurity

When: April 8, 2020 | 10 - 11 AM
Where: Zoom webinar
To register, click here.

Los Angeles County Federation of Labor and Labor Community Services will be hosting a webinar to give an update on Los Angeles Labor during this time. We will then be joined by Carlos Aguilar, Director of Organizing at Coalition for Economic Survival, who will be talking about housing and rent in the time of COVID-19, as well as giving an update on the latest city and county policies.

Thur, April 9: Filing for Unemployment in the Entertainment Industry

When: April 9, 2020 | 10 AM - 12 PM
Where: Zoom webinar
To register, click here.

Open to all entertainment industry union members.

The California Economic Development Department (EDD) who administers Unemployment Insurance, Paid Family Leave, and State Disability Insurance is aware that the entertainment industry has unique work patterns that do not fit into the typical single-employer model.

In response, and to provide you with much-needed answers and assistance, EDD is doing a webinar specifically for those who work in the entertainment industry. Ken Gomez of the EDD will be holding the webinar in partnership with the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL CIO, Labor Community Services, the California IATSE Locals, Directors Guild of America, Laborers Local 724, SAG-AFTRA and Teamsters Local 399.

Action Alerts

As the labor movement moves to digital organizing during this time, please support your fellow sisters and brothers in their fights for worker protections!

#HealthyLB

Long Beach City Council will be meeting TOMORROW. Long Beach workers, families, and vulnerable community members need immediate protection! Sign the #HealthyLB Petition at http://healthylb.org/ to demand Long Beach City Council protect working families from the hardship caused by COVID-19.

UFCW

California’s grocery and pharmacy store workers are on the frontlines, helping customers, our communities, and the country during the COVID-19 pandemic. These workers have been there to support us. Now, we need to support them. Ask Gov. Gavin Newsom to take executive action declaring these workers emergency personnel to make sure they have the protections they need to do their work safely. https://ufcw770.org/sign-the-petition/

UNITE HERE

Ask that LA City Council takes a stand with hospitality workers and support worker retention and right of recall to ensure workers in LA can weather the COVID-19 health crisis. https://actionnetwork.org/letters/stand-with-hospitality-workers/

UNAC/UHCP

UNAC/UHCP is asking the community and members to #staytheHEALTHhome and maintain social distancing to fight the spread of COVID-19. We know that the only way to beat COVID-19 is to follow social distancing practices, which include stay-at-home orders. If we prematurely relax our social distancing, we put our families, our neighbors, and our health care providers at risk. Now, it is time to prepare for the worst as the global COVID-19 pandemic surges. https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/stay-the-health-home-fight-the-spread-of-covid-19