5-11-2020 Labor Policy Wins, COVID-19 Relief Effort Updates & Action Alerts Sections Political Action Read more about 5-11-2020 Labor Policy Wins, COVID-19 Relief Effort Updates & Action Alerts
5-5-2020 OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard Sections Political Action Read more about 5-5-2020 OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard As some states look to reopen their economies and send people back into workplaces, it is imperative that every entertainment worker has the right to a safe environment. Unfortunately, the Labor Department continues to insist that no new standards or protections are necessary, and that safety should be left up to each individual employer. The fact that the DOL wants to leave the door open and put workers at risk is abhorrent, and we believe no family should have to lose a loved one because of a lack of safety standards.
4-22-2020 IATSE Priorities for Subsequent COVID-19 Relief Legislation Sections Political Action Read more about 4-22-2020 IATSE Priorities for Subsequent COVID-19 Relief Legislation To help support the Entertainment Industry’s professional workers, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) are urging congress to prioritize certain items in subsequent COVID-19 relief packages. One of the first priorities on the IATSE’s list is to require the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue an Emergency Temporary Standard to protect those performing essential work in news and media- such as converting facilities into field hospitals – from occupation exposure to infectious diseases, including COVID-19.
4-9-20 Workers’ Bill of Rights During COVID-19 Crisis Sections Political Action Read more about 4-9-20 Workers’ Bill of Rights During COVID-19 Crisis Take Action Here!
4-9-20 Shame on Corporations Using COVID-19 Pandemic to Attack Workers Sections Political Action Read more about 4-9-20 Shame on Corporations Using COVID-19 Pandemic to Attack Workers While the COVID-19 pandemic wreaks its havoc on the world's population, working people are on the front lines, joining together to save lives and keep the United States running. And many are paying the ultimate price.
4-2-20 CARES ACT update Sections Political Action Read more about 4-2-20 CARES ACT update H.R. 748, the $2.2 T “CARES Act” was signed March 27, 2020. The document is 880 pages and moved through the House and Senate with bipartisan effort. Below are summaries of the relief provisions for individuals and small businesses of the Senate’s $2.2T trillion coronavirus aid. Some of the conditions in the CARES Act and the Family’s First Act are now being challenged. I will update as new relevant information becomes available. I. INDIVIDUALS 1. Individual Rebates a. How much will be provided to individuals?
4-1-20 Trump's NLRB appointees need to go Sections Political Action Read more about 4-1-20 Trump's NLRB appointees need to go That’s it. The Trump appointees to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) need to be removed for neglect of duty and malfeasance – now.
4-1-20 Census Day Sections Political Action Read more about 4-1-20 Census Day Today is April 1st, Census Day, and an opportunity to complete your census survey! Self-responding to the Census is the easiest way to make sure you are counted amid the COVID-19 situation. Self-response is quick, easy, and can be done online, by phone, or by mail.
3-31-20 The outrageous actions of the NLRB Sections Political Action Read more about 3-31-20 The outrageous actions of the NLRB The so-called National Labor Relations Board, now having become nothing more than an anti-union organization has suspended union elections, election related hearing and unfair labor practice hearings. Here's what we can do:
3-23-20 L.A. County Federation of Labor petition Sections Political Action Read more about 3-23-20 L.A. County Federation of Labor petition The LA County Federation of Labor is asking union members to voice their support for the following petition: Sign the Healthy LA petition to clarify specific steps LA City Council should take to address hardships caused by COVID-19.