Union of Unions Outreach

Meeting notes from here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19uu-pdpki_C1RpmCB5_1eHGmmP5wEYaEr2oppUzVedc/edit?tab=t.0

Meeting Notes

Palestine Outreach (On Hold)

  • Pending clarification on:
    • Long-term strategy for Palestine
    • Understanding Palestinian needs
    • Potential US government interventions
    • Identifying contacts

Union Outreach Guidelines

  • Do not contact:
    • Police unions
    • Jail-related worker unions
    • Police officer associations
  • Potential red flags:
    • Financial malpractice
    • COPS

How to approach unions

  • AFL-CIO contacts may provide additional connections
  • Possible contact points:
    • Union leadership: Focus on their public priorities
    • Union members: Use existing contact list + reach out directly

Union Contact List

  • IBEW 595
  • Teamsters Local 439
  • SEIU Local 1021
  • IUOE
  • LiUNA Local 73 (https://liuna73.org/)
  • Teamsters Local 601
  • AFGE Local 1546
  • Utility Workers Union Local 160
  • Bricklayers, Tilesetters & Allied Craftworkers Local 3
  • Plumbers & Steamfitter 442/159
  • IAFF 0456 (Firefighters)
  • CTA
  • CSEA Chapter 77
  • Lodi Education Association
  • UFCW 770 (Food4Less shops)
  • San Joaquin Building Trades Council
  • California Nurses Association
  • San Joaquin County Unions

Talking Points During Meeting

  • WCU introduction and background
  • Past achievements
  • Current initiatives (Tenant Union Organizing/Workshops)
  • Begin with union-specific relevant issues