Hospitality Alliance Claims Labor Group Is Misleading Petition Signers
The Long Beach Hospitality Alliance, an arm of the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce that represents local hotels, is calling for signatures collected in support of a hotel workforce-related ballot initiative to be invalidated. A statement from the alliance contended that signature collectors, who the alliance claimed to be affiliated with the union Unite Here, have been using false statements to gather signatures to place an initiative on the November ballot. If passed by voters, it would create safety provisions and workload restrictions for hotel workers. The alliance provided a photo (at right) of a signature collector with a sign that read “80% of hotel maids in Long Beach have been assaulted.” According to the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD), there were two reports made to LBPD related to assaults on hotel workers from August 2016 to September 2017: a sexual battery and a battery against a security guard.
Senator Bernie Sanders To Hold Town Hall
With Local Port Truck Drivers And Warehouse Employees
United States Senator Bernie Sanders is leading a town hall meeting with port truck drivers and warehouse workers on June 2 at 1 p.m. at Shippers Transport Express, 1150 E. Sepulveda Blvd., Carson. The senator plans to address alleged labor law violations by port trucking companies that misclassified workers as independent contractors and allegations that workers were denied minimum wages, overtime pay and their right to collective bargaining.
National Report Reveals Increase In Household Economic Well-Being, But Low Savings
A report released today by the Federal Reserve Board found that the economic well-being of U.S. households has improved over the past five years. Seventy-four percent of adults reported financial stability in 2017, an increase of 10% compared to results of the first survey in 2013. But the report found that the sense of well-being was lower for racial and ethnic minorities and respondents with less education. It also revealed that many adults are struggling to save for retirement, and that 40% of respondents would not be able to cover a $400 emergency expense.
‘Everyone Home Long Beach’ Task Force To Tackle Homeless Crisis
The City of Long Beach has announced the launch of Everyone Home Long Beach, an initiative to improve connectivity among homeless service providers and examine the related issue of housing affordability. A task force made up of executives and community leaders plans to meet four times over the summer, with time scheduled for public comment. The first meeting will take place on June 15, 9 a.m. to noon, at California State University, Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Measure A Parks Meeting
The Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is hosting a free community meeting this Thursday, May 24, for residents to learn about park funding generated by Measure A, upcoming grants, and how to get involved. 7-9 p.m., Houghton Park Community Center, 6301 Myrtle Ave.
Lakewood City Councilmember Starts New Position At Long Beach City College
On May 14, Lakewood City Councilmember Jeff Wood started his new position as director of the superintendent-president’s office at Long Beach City College. His responsibilities include coordinating all administrative activities of the executive offices. Wood has served as the director for risk management/environmental health and occupational safety at California State University, Dominguez Hills since 2012. He has been a member of the Lakewood City Council since 2011 and served as mayor from 2015 to 2016.