Blogs

Notice of passing of Gold Card Member Richard McConihay. Member since September 12th, 1960

It is with a heavy heart that I have to inform our membership that Local 728 Gold Card member Richard McConihay, aka "Dick" "Captain Dickie" has passed away at the age of 81. Dick was a long time Sergeant at Arms of Local 728 and many of us know him as the door keeper of our union meetings.

Notice of Passing: David Schwartz. Member since March 25th, 1978

Brother David L. Schwartz, 69 years old and a member of Local 728 since March 25, 1978 passed away on September 1st, 2019

The Future Is Union Strong

One thing is for certain, our economy is changing. And unfortunately, those changes are bringing more hardship to working people.

California Unions Vow to Defeat Gig Company Ballot Measure That Would Strip Workers of Basic Protections and Wages

Instead of improving working conditions and paying drivers a living wage, Uber and Lyft announced they will spend tens of millions of dollars to lead a political campaign to undermine the Dynamex decision and strip those same drivers of basic protections on the job.