Fresno Labor Day 2007

by Mike Rhodes (mikerhodes [at] Comcast.net)

Mon, Sep 3, 2007 3:13PM

Central Valley organized labor celebrated Labor Day at the Fresno Fairgrounds. Joining the hundreds of union members and their families for a pancake breakfast were workers organizing a union at the regions largest hospital, local politicians, and California Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi.

For more information: http://www.fresnoalliance.com/home

§Community Hospital Workers

by Mike Rhodes

Mon, Sep 3, 2007 3:13PM

Letty Mendoza spoke at today’s Labor Day event. She is a representative from the Community Hospital Workers, who are working to organize a union. For background on this organizing drive see: http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2007/08/28/18444327.php

http://www.fresnoalliance.com/home

§John Garamendi

by Mike Rhodes

Mon, Sep 3, 2007 3:13PM

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California Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi spoke about universal health care and the importance of organized labor at this year’s Fresno Labor Day pancake breakfast. 6 minute video of his speech.

http://www.fresnoalliance.com/home

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