Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy

The UPCT is more than just training. The support from union staff who fight for every single worker in the program fuels the program’s success, said Dr. Virginia Parks of UCI School of Social Ecology. The UPCT program offers the nation an agenda of change that leverages the public sector as a life-long mobility path for workers of color. It’s a model that should be replicated across the country. Read her full report here: https://laane.org/wp-content/uploads/2021//UPCT-Report-.pdf Community Change Strategic Concepts in Organizing & Policy Education (SCOPE) Los Angeles Department of Water & Power IBEW Local 18

It’s not too late! You still have one month until #TaxDay on May 17. Remember: you must file your taxes to qualify for refundable tax credits & claim the #GoldenStateStimulus. Learn more at CalEITC4Me.org.

We're proud to support #AB701! Championed by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego), AB 701 will protect frontline warehouse workers by requiring employers, like Amazon and Walmart, to disclose quotas and work speed standards to workers and state enforcement agencies. Watch live from Sacramento:

TODAY is the RSVP deadline for LAANE’s 2021 Women for a New Los Angeles. Tickets are only $50; purchase yours today! www.laane.org/women-for-a-new-los-angeles

"They Made A Path For Us" RePower L.A. launches a report on IBEW Local 18's life-changing Utility Pre-Craft Training program. This report was written by University of California, Irvine School of Social Ecology Professor Virginia Parks & commissioned by Community Change #UPCTWorks Strategic Concepts in Organizing & Policy Education (SCOPE) Los Angeles Department of Water & Power https://laane.org/wp-content/uploads/2021//UPCT-Report-.pdf

We stand with STRIKING port drivers at Universal’s UIS. They need to be reinstated, a fair contract & no misclassification as independent contractors. Port trucking needs to be held accountable. We’re proud to support #SB338 #SB700 & #AB794. #PortStrike #ProtectPortDrivers

Want to fight climate change and lower your utility bills? Want to buy solar and lock in your rate for ten years? Then the Shared Solar is for YOU! Check it out today! #SharedSolar http://bit.ly/sharedsolarla

Check out these exclusive The Dawn is Hers themed pieces by two of our virtual pop-up boutique vendors! Don’t miss out and shop from these women-owned businesses and others, now or on May 7. #WomenForANewLA La Charcuterie Chica Virauful Designs www.laane.org/women-for-a-new-los-angeles

Who said renters couldn’t have solar energy? Not us! If you are a renter who wants to lower their utility bills, then the #SharedSolar program is for you. Check out here: http://bit.ly/sharedsolarla

Access to water is a human right. Yet hundreds of thousands of people cannot afford their water bills in California. California lawmakers need to act NOW to keep the water flowing!

Dr. King spent his life fighting against racism and economic inequality, both of which still plague our nation. We can never have justice in this country when so many of our brothers and sisters are systematically discriminated against. Unions need to be on the front lines to fight white supremacy and all the horrific outcomes it creates. #MLKDay

One week until the 2021 Women for a New Los Angeles RSVP deadline! Don’t miss this inspirational event featuring Catherine Coleman Flowers, Nury Martinez, Jane Fonda, Dorothy Fortenberry, Allison Russell Music, and more! #WomenForANewLA www.laane.org/women-for-a-new-los-angeles

"To help folks stand on their own two feet, the government can’t just make people work. It has to make work pay. The cost of low wages is too high for the country’s working families. And it’s too high for Uncle Sam as well."

Today is the AFL-CIO National Day of Action for the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. Call your senators and tell them to support working people by voting YES on the #PROAct! The PRO Act is the most significant worker empowerment legislation since the Great Depression. And it’s also a civil rights and economic stimulus bill. If we can get this passed, working people will thrive for generations to come.

Workers and communities across Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Seattle are united in calling out Kroger’s greed and saying no to closing stores during a pandemic. #ShameOnKrogerLA Sign the petition: bit.ly/ShameOnKrogerLA

This is a people-powered victoryall across the country, progressive organizations engaged voters and fought to protect our democracy. Now the real work begins. Our communities must keep up the momentum to hold the new administration accountable and #DefendEachOther. See you in the streets!

Rain or shine , join us this Saturday to #DefendDemocracy and #DefendEachOther. No matter the outcome of this election, we will march for our future and a democracy where all of our voices are heard and our votes counted. RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/686077919010123

Prop 22 won because Uber, Lyft, and other gig companies spent over $205 million making it the most expensive ballot measure in history. These companies inundated drivers and customers with in-app propaganda. They forced people to click through messaging about Prop 22 in order to use their apps. Their win resulted in a $13 billion investment on Wall Street, which Uber and Lyft celebrated while their workers continue to struggle to make ends meet during a pandemic.... This fight isn't over. We will continue to fight alongside gig workers for basic labor rights and protections. #SickOfGigGreed

For democracy to work for all of us, every eligible voter must have our voices heard and our votes counted. Join us on Saturday to #DefendDemocracy and #DefendEachOther. No matter the outcome of this election, we will march for our future. RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org//united-we-rise-november-7-unid/

One week left until the 2020 City of Justice Awards RSVP deadline! With so much uncertainty right now, we're looking forward to something we can celebrate in December. Join us: tinyurl.com/cityofjustice2020

Americans turned out in record numbers to vote, despite the pandemic and deliberate barriers from day-long lines to eliminated drop boxes. We did not let anything get in the way of voting and we will not let anything get in the way of our votes being counted. Already, Trump is trying to bully and cheat his way out of this loss by threatening to file lawsuits against Pennsylvania and Michigan to stop counting votes. We #DemandDemocracy, and we will #DefendEachOther and our votes. Join us this Saturday, November 7th! https://actionnetwork.org//united-we-rise-november-7-unid/

Every eligible voter should have their voice heard and their vote counted. When we take the time to count and verify every ballot, it’s a sign that our democracy is working. #CountEveryVote #DemandDemocracy #DefendEachOther

Every eligible voter should have their voice heard & their vote counted. It's going to take longer to count the votes and verify winners in this year’s election - and that’s okay. We need to be patient so election officials can take the time to make sure we #CountEveryVote. And remember, if you're in line to vote when the polls close at 8 p.m., stay in line! You're still able to cast your vote!

Unase a una alianza de sindicatos, grupos comunitarios, jovenes y grupos de estudiantes como parte de un acción nacional el 7 de noviembre para defendernos unos a otros, y exigir democracia. Nos encontraremos en el Parque MacArthur a las 9am y marcharemos a Pershing Square. RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/686077919010123

Today is Election Day, so if you haven't yet, it's time to cast those votes to stop corporate greed and invest in a strong and inclusive future! Voting YES on prop 15 will reclaim $12B for schools & critical local services by closing the tax loophole that only benefits the wealthy. Voting NO on Prop 22 will make gig corporations pay fair wages & provide basic protections all workers deserve. Let's do this!

On Saturday, November 7, join an alliance of labor unions, community organizations, youth and student groups for a march and rally to #DefendEachOther and #DemandDemocracy! We'll be meeting at MacArthur Park at 9am to march to Pershing Square. RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/686077919010123

US unions have begun discussing the idea of a general strike if Donald Trump refuses to accept an election result showing a Joe Biden victory.

Students Deserve leader Kahlila Williams breaks down why it's time for big corporations like Chevron to pay their fair share and reclaim funding for our schools and communities through Prop 15. #YesOn15

[Español Abajo] We need your help to ensure our communities have safe, stable water for generations to come. Call the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Board NOW and tell them to vote YES on the Regional Recycled Water Program! ----- Necesitamos tu ayuda para asegurar que nuestras comunidades tengan agua limpia y estable para muchas generaciones. ¡Comunícate con el Distrito Metropolitano de Agua (MWD) AHORA para decirles que voten SI del Programa Regional de Agua Reciclada!