News

Wildfire Relief Resources

Our communities have been devastated by wildfires for more than a week, and unfortunately, more families will be displaced over the coming days as the fires continue to

Despite losing his home in wildfire, AFSCME member continues to serve the public

On January 7, 2025, the Eaton wildfire began in the hills of Altadena and Pasadena, California.

AFSCME Local 20 Vice President: "Thank You AFSCME DC 36"

I am writing to express our excitement and gratitude for the support and dedication that AFSCME has shown to me and my fellow workers at th

Local Union Officer Training | December 14, 2024

On Saturday, December 14, Local officers and trustees attended the AFSCME District Council 36 local officers training, led by AFSCME International's Training & Education Department.

As local leaders it is important to be knowledgeable about how to run the union. The Local Officers training provides the skills and knowledge new and returning officers and trustees need to lead strong, successful Local Unions.

Los Angeles City Blitz | December 9-13, 2024

From December 9-13, we had an amazing blitz. Volunteer Member Organizers (VMOs) visited different worksites across LA City to talk to find out what's important to members and answer their questions. Want to join our next blitz?

Council 36 stands in solidarity with AFSCME 3299

AFSCME District Council 36 stood in solidarity with AFSCME 3299 as they are on strike against UC’s unfair labor practices!

Young Adult Librarian | Workloads in Different Zip Codes

At Central Library in downtown Los Angeles, Ziba Perez talks about the importance of libraries in our communities and why she loves being a librarian.

3rd Annual Women's Empowerment Brunch

This past Saturday, women from across AFSCME District Council 36 came together for the 3rd annual Women's Empowerment Brunch, hosted by AFSCME Local 3634 Secretary & newly elected AFSCME International Vice President Veronica Gunn. The attendees learned about preserving passion, finding peace, and letting go of stress.

Council 36 members GOTV for Harris/Walz campaign

This past weekend, AFSCME Local 3090 members Larry Gates and Adda Murillo, AFSCME Council 36 Business Representatives Luciana Giorgi and Lori Condinus, and AFSCME Local 741 member Patricia Robinson joined other Unions on a trip to Las Vegas to get out the vote for Presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz.

Librarians' Guild call on LA City Council to act

Members of AFSCME Local 2626, the LA City Librarians' Guild, attended the Los Angeles City Council meeting to call attention to the major safety issues librarians across the City are facing. 

Colleen Juarez shares her long history with the Labor Movement

From childhood until now, unions have been a part of Colleen Juarez’s life story.