While we strive to celebrate Black History year-round, in recognition of Black History Month, we want to take the opportunity to feature some incredible Black labor leaders at ESC Local 20. Read on to meet some of ESC Local 20 Black member leaders, past and present, who broke barriers and fought — and continue to fight— for economic mobility, stability, and equity on the job.Â
Due to a vacancy on the Optometry Unit Board, nominations are now open for District 3 Representative. Nominations for the position are due Monday, February 22nd, 2021.
ESC Local 20 pledges our commitment to the Black Lives Matters movement. We stand with those in the labor movement who will fight for equality for our Black brothers and sisters. We stand against the use of qualified immunity and union contracts to shield police from the consequences of oppressive violence. Unions have an important role to play in the constant struggle for justice, and we will not allow them to be co-opted to uphold systemic racism.
ESC Local 20 is so proud of our healthcare heroes on the front lines who are fighting hard to provide care to our patients amid the surge of COVID-19, and we are making sure that they are prioritized to receive the COVID-19 vaccine so they can continue to be the heroes our communities need.
Our activism has worked! Kaiser has agreed to our demand for a Hero Bonus for all 85,000 members of the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions across the country, and will be extending our COVID-19 paid leave benefits through March 31 and our childcare grants through April 3.
In the last few weeks, thousands of frontline Kaiser healthcare workers across the country have been proudly wearing our buttons to let executives know, “We’ve Earned the Kaiser Hero Bonus!” This week, we are asking you to join us for a moment of silence on Thursday, December 10th as we honor the sacrifices that Kaiser Heroes and our families have endured.
Please give generously to the family of Mathew Chin, ESC Local 20 member who passed away from COVID-19. Mathew leaves behind two young children and his wife, who is expecting their third child very soon.
Congratulations to our newly elected officers, including new Optometry Unit President Deb Deveno.
Be sure to sign the pledge for the Hero Bonus by October 29 and get your button to wear in support beginning October 29.
2020 Optometry Unit Board nominations are due on or before September 30, 2020 for President, District Representative 2, District Representative 4, and District Representative 6.
