May Day Press Release 4/30/08
50,000 workers prepare for June 30 contract expirations  DOC

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Bay Area Organized Labor Faces Serious Issues

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ABC's KGO-TV News 9/2/07: From the Labor Council picnic and concert, Noel Cisneros reports, "the Central Labor Council of Alameda County represents 100,000 workers... 50,000 of them will see their contracts expire in the next year." In this two-minute news story, workers and officials comment on the impact of health care and related legislation on the future negotiations. Sharon Cornu, Exec. Secty-Treas. of the Labor Council here outlines major upcoming contract talks for 2008. "If we don't get good health care reform out of Sacramento this year," says Cornu, "next year we'll have to take it to the streets."

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ABOUT THE LABOR COUNCIL

Working people built Alameda County, in private industry as well as our public institutions.

When we have a voice at work, we earn a better living. We bring dignity and respect to the workplace. We fight discrimination. We give strength and power to our communities.

More than 100,000 workers are joined together in our Labor Council to fight for a better life for all working people. We support organizing and bargaining efforts, pro-worker politicians and legislation, and community organizations in the struggle for social and economic justice.

As this website develops, we hope it connects you with Alameda County’s diverse and growing labor community. Feel free to email us (mail -at - alamedalabor.org) with suggestions.

In unity,

Sharon Cornu Executive Secretary-Treasurer

Dorothy Fortier President