JOIN US!
Show Up. Fight Back.
North Bay Local Unions invite
our current and retired members to join Labor In Action, a network of member activists
Labor In Action (LIA) are union members who stand for economic and social justice, our democratic values, fundamental rights, and the common good.
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We are outraged by the attacks on fundamental rights, our immigrant neighbors, our unions, and our community.
We are taking an active part of a larger movement to make real change. ​Join us!
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LIA will work with you so that you can get involved in what interests you most and at times and locations that work for you. When you sign up, we'll contact you to answer your questions and let you know ways to get involved. It's your choice whether you devote a little or a lot of time to LIA.
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We are a community of union activists. We will provide many training opportunities.
Work for
justice, equity,
and the rights of our immigrant neighbors
Help build
an economy and community that works for all of us,
not just the billionaires
Protect & improve our health & welfare benefits,
Social Security,
Medicare, & Medicaid, etc.
You get to
pick your actions
Spend a lot or
a little of your time
What Is Labor In Action?
Why Is It Urgent?
WHY ARE WE ORGANIZING?
We have deep concerns about the threats working and retired people are facing in our community and our country. We are outraged by the attacks on immigrants and people exercising their First Amendment rights. Corporations and our government are taking unprecedented actions to undermine our rights and quality of life. There are existential threats to the existence of our unions and the right to collective bargaining. Members of our community are disappearing; our schools aren’t properly funded; we can’t afford housing or other necessities. Social Security/Disability, Medicare, Medicaid, and many of our federally funded safety net programs for the poor, children, disabled, and other vulnerable people are being cut. As we see it, we have to be an active part of a movement that can make real change, or the situation will only get worse.
HOW MUCH TIME WILL IT TAKE?
That's up to you. We are asking that members pledge to attend three activities a year. You choose which activities—some last an hour or two and others more time. You attend those that interest you at times you are available. Most activities will be here in Sonoma County.​​​​
WHAT IS THE NORTH BAY LABOR COUNCIL (NBLC)?
The NBLC is the umbrella organization for North Bay unions that includes seventy local unions with 70,000 members. The NBLC has engaged in many campaigns over time. It helped to pass the living wage ordinances and Proposition 50; helps to organize workers into unions, supports picket lines and Local Unions involved in contract fights, helps pro-worker political candidates win, and helps to pass worker-friendly legislation and policy.
WHAT IS LABOR IN ACTION?
North Bay Locals, working under the North Bay Labor Council umbrella, are building a network of member activists to stand for economic and social justice, our democratic values, fundamental rights, and the common good.
IS MY LOCAL UNION INVOLVED?
Your Local Union supports the Labor In Action Program and is a part of its leadership.
WHAT WILL LABOR IN ACTION ACTIVISTS DO?
We will turn out to strike lines and rallies. Help good candidates get elected, and make sure we win the midterm congressional elections. Be trained legal observers when ICE shows up. Go to picket lines, protests, and direct action events. Attend conferences and workshops. Organize new workers and advocate for important policy and legislative issues. We will take a stand and show up.​​
WILL THERE BE TRAINING?
Yes! We will provide workshops on a range of issues and skills. We’ll also provide hands-on mentoring help if needed.​​
WHAT DO WE GET OUT OF IT?
A lot! The deep satisfaction that comes from working on something larger than yourself and knowing that when our democracy was threatened you stepped up. But also you’ll get skills training and mentorship if you want it, learn more about our unions, the labor movement, and our community. We’ll make sure you get recognition for your effort and that you have the opportunity to build relationships with like-minded people. We want it to be fun and to build a community.​​​​​
​​​​​HOW DO I JOIN?​
We need to show up and fight back.
If enough of us take action, we will make a difference.
Together, WE are Labor In Action.