Richard Trumka to Rally Los Angeles

On Friday August 13th at 12 Noon unions, legislators, community activists and mayors from cities throughout Los Angeles will join AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka to rally for stimulus from the Federal Government. Your participation is vital to sending the message that working people are hurting. Please meet on the south steps of City Hall and bring banners and signs.

President Trumka Visits Local 11

AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka visited IBEW Local 11’s Electrical Training Institute on his recent visit to California. He spoke to an apprenticeship training class about his experiences working in the coal mines of southwest Pennsylvania.  President Trumka was elected into office on September 16^th along with AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler who came from the IBEW and is the first ever woman to be elected to the position.