AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond released the following statement:

These horrific, disturbing allegations come as a deep shock to us. Our thoughts are first and foremost with any victims of assault and abuse who have described experiencing what no one—especially children—should ever have to survive. No legacy can excuse it. 

The AFL-CIO unequivocally condemns the actions described in The New York Times article and supports a full investigation into these allegations. The AFL-CIO will not participate or endorse any upcoming activities for Cesar Chavez Day.

The AFL-CIO will always stand in solidarity with farmworkers who have fought for and won critical rights over generations through collective action, resilience and extraordinary determination—a history that cannot be erased by the horrific actions of one person. The labor movement was organized not only to protect workers’ paychecks and benefits, but also to ensure they are safe from any form of harassment, inappropriate conduct, or assault. Our commitment to safety and justice for farmworkers, immigrant workers and all in our workplaces will never waver.

Statement online here.

All members of Local 30 are encouraged to attend these meetings to obtain current information on the business of the Union.

NOMINATIONS FOR THE OFFICE OF TRUSTEE

At these meetings we will be accepting nominations for the office of Trustee. 

Union officials and staff will be available to answer questions and provide reports, updates, and other information regarding Local 30.

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Once again, the members of our Scholarship Committee have worked very hard to bring our members this wonderful benefit. If you, or a member of your immediate family is currently attending College or will be this fall or have loans from a recognized student loan provider or debtor organization, and are current in their student loan payments, then this Union benefit is just in time.

The scholarship application forms, a copy of the rules, and other information about this program can be found on the links below. You are welcome to send in one application for each eligible family member. Acceptance letter or school registration information, or documentation that student loan payments are up to date must be attached to the application and submitted to the Local 30 office by September 30, 2025, to be eligible for the Scholarship drawing. Incomplete applications may be excluded. Please be sure to apply as soon as possible.

We will draw the winners at our October General Membership meeting.

This is yet another benefit designed for Local 30 members and their families.

Eight Scholarship Awards: $2,000 each
Deadline: September 30, 2025

• Student Debt Relief 2025(.pdf, 95.3 KB) 
• Scholarship Application 2025(.pdf, 92.06 KB) 
• Eligibility and Rules Scholarship Program(.pdf, 164.71 KB) 

Dear Local 30 members, our labor partners Labor Community Services and Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO are ready to provide aid and relief to union members impacted by the wildfires in Southern California. Available resources include housing assistance, utilities, food and more. If you need assistance, please complete the LCS Assistance Intake Form available at https://bit.ly/lcs_intake

All members of Local 30 are encouraged to attend these meetings to obtain current information on the business of the Union. Union officials and staff will be available to answer questions and provide reports, updates, and other information regarding Local 30.