Executive Orders signed by President Biden

President Biden has signed into effect the folowing executive orders as of January 21, 2021 (His 1st Day in Office) Executive Order on Protecting Worker Health and Safety Executive Order on Establishing the COVID-19 Pandemic Testing Board and Ensuring a Sustainable Public Health Workforce for……

22 January, 2021No comment

OCLF Elects a New President

We want to congratulate Kenny Williams for being elected President of the Orange County Labor Federation tonight. Kenny is the first African American president of our federation, and he brings decades of experience in the labor movement. His expertise is key in leading our locals……

03 December, 2020No comment

2020 COPE ENDORSEMENTS

pdf file Ballot Measure Proposition 14: Authorizes Bonds to Continue Funding Stem Cell and Other Medical Research. No Recommendation Proposition 15: Increases Funding for Public Schools, Community Colleges, and Local Government Services by Changing Tax Assessment of Commercial and Industrial Property. Vote YES Proposition 16: Authorizes California Repeal Proposition 209……

26 September, 2020No comment

STAND TOGETHER VOTE NO ON PROP 22

  WHAT IS PROP 22? GET THE FACTS Uber, Lyft, Instacart and Doordash wrote Proposition 22 to create a special exemption for themselves from California law that requires app-based companies to provide basic protections to their workers. Now they’re spending more than $180 million on……

26 July, 2020No comment

On the Killing of George Floyd: A Call for Justice

Statement of Orange County Labor Federation, AFL-CIO ORANGE COUNTY, CA – The strength of the labor movement is rooted in unwavering commitment to dignity, respect, and justice. We are saddened and angered by the recent murder of George Floyd. Unfortunately, we are not surprised. For……

01 June, 2020No comment

California’s Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants (DRAI)

FACT SHEET What is DRAI? The Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants (DRAI) project is a one-time state-funded disaster relief assistance for undocumented adult immigrants impacted by COVID-19. An undocumented adult who qualifies can receive $500 in direct assistance, with a maximum of $1000 in assistance……

18 May, 2020No comment

Sign the Workers’ Bill of Rights During COVID-19 Crisis

The COVID-19 crisis is devastating workers in every industry.  This crisis is also exposing the gaping holes in our social safety net and laying bare just how rigged this economy is against workers and our families and how tilted it is to the wealthy and……

07 April, 2020No comment

Career Assistance & Guidance

𝐈𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 & 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐂𝐋𝐅 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 & 𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟏𝟎 𝐀𝐌 – 𝟒 𝐏𝐌 𝐁𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨……

04 April, 2020No comment

COVID – 19 FACT SHEET

Ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing, after going to the bathroom, and before eating or preparing food. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or……

27 March, 2020No comment

Food Distribution & Unemployment Benefits Assistance

In an effort to support our Union Brothers & Sisters during this difficult time, the OCLF will be distributing food bags and provide assistance in completing EDD forms online. Should you present flu like symptoms, we kindly ask that you stay at home and away……

20 March, 20202 Comments

UNION VOTER GUIDE

Labor’s endorsements for state, federal, local races and ballot measures for the March 3, 2020 General Election. UNION STRONG…

19 October, 2018No comment

Statement from the OC Labor Federation on Janus v. AFSCME Supreme Court Decision

OC Labor federation statement on Janus decision    ORANGE COUNTY, CA –  The Orange County Labor Federation (OCLF) strongly condemns today’s Supreme Court decision that takes away working people’s freedom to join together in unions to speak up for themselves, families and communities. Unions are……

27 June, 2018No comment

Join together to get ahead

The Labor Wire June 26, 2018   On the eve of a likely ruling against workers in Janus v. AFSCME, leading economists continue to say unions are the best tool to raise pay and standards for working people. A recent paper by Henry Farber, Daniel……

26 June, 2018No comment

KICK-OFF RALLY & PRECINCT WALK: STANDING UP FOR WORKING PEOPLE

Join the Orange County Labor Federation as we officially kick-off our Phone Bank and Precinct Walk on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Come support our Brother Joe Kerr, candidate for OC Board of Supervisors, and support Senator Josh Newman standing together to Stop the Recall, as we fight for ALL working people in……

10 April, 2018No comment

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

On May 12th, marks the 26th anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving – the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Participating in this year’s Letter Carrier Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is simple. Just leave non- perishable food……

16 April, 2018No comment

Happy Retirement Chris McCormack

It is with mixed emotions that OC Labor Federation announce the retirement of Chris McCormack, our bookkeeper. She has provided us with 16 years of devoted service. Chris’s attention to detail, while keeping the broader picture in mind, has been invaluable. Her willingness to put……

26 April, 2018No comment