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L.A. workers set ‘Fight for Good Jobs’ agenda as 350,000 face contract negotiations in ‘08 LOS ANGELES — Union mem- bers here gathered Dec. 6 to set a “la- bor agenda” for 2008, when 350,000 workers belonging to 30 local unions will re-negotiate their union contracts — the largest number of workers in the history of the Los Angeles labor movement. A Delegates Congress to discuss is- sues and strategy was hosted by the Los Angeles County Federation of La- bor, AFL-CIO. About 1,000 workers including nurses, janitors, actors, fire- fighters, longshore and teachers at- tended the Congress. “In 2008, when it comes to con- tract fights, organizing and politics, L.A.’s workers are combining their re- sources in a single ‘Fight for Good Jobs,’ ” said Maria Elena Durazo, ex- ecutive secretary-Treasurer of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. According to figures released in a new report by the Economic Round- table, the economic impact of workers bargaining for new contracts on Los Angeles is immense. The earnings of these workers alone supported 126,700 additional jobs in 2007, ac- cording to the report, “The Economic Footprints of Unions in Los Angeles.” “This is as a result of having more money to spend on housing, dining out, health care, shopping, transporta- tion, entertainment and savings,” Du- razo said. According to the report, this is 26,700 more jobs than would be sup- ported in the local economy if these workers did not earn union wages. In addition, the spending of money by these same workers stimulates $21 billion in sales annually and $3 billion in taxes to all levels of government. The labor council is planning “Hol- lywood to the Docks,” 28-mile march in the spring. The march will make its way from Hollywood, where the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) contracts expire in June 2008 to the docks of the harbor of L.A., where Longshore and Warehouse Union contracts are set to expire in July 2008. Zachary Zabinsky THE UNION PLUS ® MORTGAGE PROGRAM Provided Exclusively by Chase Home Finance When it comes to mortgages, we’re taking a stand for Union members. Chase is backing union members with the Union Plus® Mortgage Program — a home purchase and refinancing program exclusively for union members, their parents and children. • FREE Mortgage Assistance Benefit If you are unemployed or disabled. • A wide variety of mortgages Choose from fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, and low- or no-closing costs options. • Special Lending First-time homebuyer and less-than-perfect credit programs. • Savings on closing costs Member-only savings on new purchases and refinance. It all adds up to more home-buying power. Contact your local Union Plus® Mortgage Specialist 866-729-6016 866-729-6016 Ext. 3016 Union Plus is a registered trademark of Union Privilege. Eligibility for mortgage assistance begins one year after closing on a Union Plus Mortgage through Chase Home Finance. This offer may not be combined with any other promotional offer or rebate, is not transferable, and is available to bona fide members of participating unions. For down payments of less than 20%, mortgage insurance (MI) is required and MI charges apply. All loans are subject to credit and property approval. Program terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Not all products are available in all states or for all loan amounts. Other restrictions and limitations apply. ©2005 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All Rights Reserved. P-UP 104 2A-7604 10/05 • Social Security • SSI - Disability Claims Personal Attention To Every Case Working For Disability Rights Since 1983 Happy Labor Day! Holiday Greetings Honoring the Working Men and to Organized Labor Women of Oregon and Washington NO FEE WITHOUT RECOVERY 621 SW Morrison, Portland 223-8517 With every good wish for the New Year Gacek Insurance is pro-union... “ 0\ HQWLUH IDPLO\ EHORQJHG WR XQLRQV LQFOXGLQJ P\VHOI :H’YH KDG ORQJVKRUHPHQUHWDLOFOHUNVHGXFDWRUVDQGZRRGZRUNHUV2XUVRQ LV $VVRFLDWH 'LUHFWRU RI ,QWHUQDWLRQDO $IIDLUV IRU WKH $)/&,2 LQ :DVKLQJWRQ'& ಧ$UFKLH*DFHN2ZQHU*DFHN,QVXUDQFH $UFKLH*DFHN2ZQHU*DFHN,QVXUDQFH $UFKLH*DFHN2ZQHU*DFHN,QVXUDQFH ” ...and we can help you save money on insurance! P.O. Box 4148 Portland, Oregon 97208 503-282-5581 www.wcearhart.com Before you renew, call Lynne at 800-682-1717 Before you renew, call Sharon at 800-682-1717. We’re — that means we we shop on your behalf to find We’re independent independent—that means shop on your behalf to the find best the possible best pos- sible company for your auto, homeowner’s, umbrella insurance. company for your auto, homeowner’s, renter’s and renter’s, umbrella and insurance Main office: 3140 NE Broadway, Portland If you don’t call us, we can’t save you any money! ϭϮϯϬϬ^DĂůůĂƌĚtĂLJ^ƚĞ͘ϮϲϱDŝůǁĂƵŬŝĞ͕KZϵϳϮϮϮϴϬϬͲϲϴϮͲϭϳϭϳ 12300 SE Mallard Way, Ste. 265 Milwaukie, OR, 97222 800-682-1717 DECEMBER 21, 2007 NORTHWEST LABOR PRESS PAGE 17
