Welcome new members from ACLU NorCal!
We are very proud to announce that 77 workers at ACLU NorCal have voted overwhelmingly to join ESC Local 20 with 75% turnout and 98% voting Union Yes!
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ESC Local 20 Welcomes Francisco “Frankie” Preciado as New Executive Director
The Executive Board of the Engineers and Scientist of California Local 20, IFPTE is proud to announce Francisco “Frankie” Preciado as the new Executive Director of ESC Local 20, and would like to express our deep appreciation to Karen Sawislak for her leadership and commitment to this union as the Executive Director for nearly 10 years.
Join us in Oakland, Saturday June 13
Join us, union members, and central labor councils Saturday, June 13th to condemn systemic racism and affirm Black Lives Matter.
Our deepest condolences to President John Mader on the passing of his wife
It is with a heavy heart that we express our deepest condolences to John Mader, President of Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) Local 20, IFPTE, who unexpectedly lost his wife, Sandie, earlier this month.
Want to help? Please contribute here to funeral expenses and support of Sandie’s children.
2018 Executive Board Election Results
2018 ELECTION RESULTS FOR THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS The following Executive Board Officers were elected by acclamation: SECRETARY-TREASURER – Joel Foster VICE PRESIDENT, PG&E Unit – Kathy Cleairmont VICE PRESIDENT, Government, Administrative, Technical Unit – Mark Sims Congratulations to all!
RSVP to RISE for Climate, Jobs, & Justice September 8th in SF
As engineers, scientists, health providers, and other professionals, we understand, and often see first hand in our work, the devastating effects of climate change. As union members, we know how important it is to make sure that working people and labor have a voice in the transition to clean, renewable energy. Join us to RISE for Climate, Jobs, and Justice on September 8th.
Union Strong: A Message on the Janus Decision
We won’t allow a court decision to stand in the way of our fight for good jobs, safe workplaces, equal pay for women, fair treatment of immigrants and dignity at work for everyone.
NBC’s Today Show to Air Story on Legal Aid at Work Client Helen James
From the Legal Aid at Work Blog February 15, 2018 Six decades after the Air Force kicked her out as “undesirable” for being a lesbian, and just days before her 91st birthday, Helen James was finally awarded the honorable discharge she has long deserved. This relief came only after Legal Aid at Work and WilmerHale […]
Professionals at Centro Legal de la Raza joins ESC Local 20!
Legal professionals at Centro Legal de la Raza unanimously voted to join ESC Local 20, IFPTE. This wall-to-wall unit of 39 professionals consists of attorneys, paralegals, organizers, and administrative staff. These members are on the frontlines of the fight to protect immigrant workers’ and tenants’ rights. Centro Legal de la Raza staff are joining other […]
2017 Executive Board Election Results
2017 ELECTION RESULTS FOR THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS The following Executive Board Officers were elected by acclamation: President: John Mader, PG&E Electric Distribution Engineer Vice President, Optometry Unit: Joan Mah, Kaiser O.D. Vice President, Medical Professional Unit: Connie Savoy, Kaiser CLS Congratulations to all!
