Unions and workers are under siege, subject to indifference and destruction at the hands of governments and middle managers everywhere. (See Macron’s recent overhaul of France’s Code du Travail).

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Working Californians (WCA) believes that “California’s working families make valuable contributions to public debates about urban development, public policy, and economic recovery.” They are “committed to amplifying their voices in a variety of ways, through: campaigns, policy, research and educational outreach, cultural events, and direct economic development.”* Low-income housing, social innovation, and entrepreneurship are also priorities.

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Once a year WCA presents the all-day NIGHTSHIFT LABOR DAY MUSIC FEST in Grand Park, a benefit for the organization. This weekend’s line-up includes Grace Potter, Ozomatli, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Poncho Sanchez, B-Side Players, and The Revolution. And the organizers have announced the return of the Low Rider Car Show.

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Co-chairs for the event are International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) members Marvin Kropke (Local 11) and Brian D’Arcy (Local 18).

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NIGHTSHIFT LABOR DAY MUSIC FEST, Monday, September 4. Doors open at 11 am. Shows from noon to 10 pm.

GRAND PARK, downtown Los Angeles.

workingcalifornians.org/nightshift/#1

* workingcalifornians.org/

Bottom photo: Big Sam’s Funky Nation.