Above: AMSP’s Steve Contreras and Mark Nicholl review a report on water treatment in the Computer Room of the San Jose Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility. It’s one of those conveniences we use several times a day. Flushing a...
As thousands of South Bay residents evacuated neighborhoods during heavy rain and flooding in late February, Local 21 Members assisted in efforts to prepare for the storm, keep the region updated, shelter those affected, and repair afterward. Many Association...
Despite the uncertainty and turmoil at the national level, we achieved some pretty amazing things at the local and state levels on Election Day. Through PAC donations and hundreds of volunteer hours, we helped elect progressive Leaders to local...
“It’s the right thing to do for my kids and grandkids. Livable wages are everyone’s responsibility.” Name: Chris Freitas Job Title: Senior Civil Engineer; SCCEAA Treasurer Years with Santa Clara County: 16 Next Local 21 volunteering event: MONDAY, phone...
“I wanted to do my part to help elect a progressive and Labor-friendly City Council. I also feel that we will continue to have difficult choices to make in San Jose, and I am confident that the measures the...
“Democratic, Labor-friendly leadership is very important, not only for the residents of San Jose, but also for City employees. We have experienced an anti-employee leadership in the past and we are still recovering from it.” Name: Nadia Naum-Stoian (right...
Don’t Stop At The Top! If you’ve already scanned your vote-by-mail or sample ballot for next week’s election, you know what we’re talking about. We’re talking about a ballot that is three pages back and front for many voters. ...
“I volunteer because it’s important to elect labor-friendly candidates who understand the needs and issues of working families and can counterweight candidates friendly to corporate and special interests. Such candidates are often amendable to other important social issues such...
“I volunteered for Helen (Chapman) because we need a great and experienced leader for District 6, and one who will be supportive of City employees and the great work they do.” Name: Steve Pagan (left in above photo) Job...
We had the couple come on date night to call voters together. We had a Member call his brother-in-law (yes, he’s supporting our candidates!). One retired Member walked precincts TWICE! One Member brought his retired wife to phone banking. ...