South Bay Labor Council

South Bay Labor Council The Labor Council represents more than 100 unions in Santa Clara and San Benito counties.

The South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council represents one hundred unions and over 100,000 union members in Santa Clara and San Benito counties. For over 50 years the Labor Council has championed the cause of working families in the South Bay. The Labor Council's primary goal is to advance candidates, causes, and policies that benefit working families. We achieve this objective with a combination of acti

vities, including community organizing, leadership training, campaigning, and issues advocacy. The Labor Council is proud to run the largest, most sophisticated, grassroots political campaign operation in the South Bay.

Join us for the September Democratic 21st Century Club Luncheon as we celebrate working people and the labor movement!Ou...
09/09/2026

Join us for the September Democratic 21st Century Club Luncheon as we celebrate working people and the labor movement!

Our very own, Jean Cohen, Executive Officer of the South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council, will be the guest speaker. Jean leads over 100 affiliated unions representing more than 100,000 working families in our region.

With a strong focus on worker protections, union organizing, and equitable economic development, Jean is a vital voice for labor in our community.

Date: Friday, September 11
Location: Michaels at Shoreline Restaurant
Time: 12pm

09/08/2026

Every Labor Day, we remember the fights that built the modern workplace: the eight-hour day, the weekend, the right to organize. This year, we're writing the next chapter: to establish workers’ rights to shape how emerging technology, including artificial intelligence, gets deployed on the job.

09/05/2026

Happy Labor Day weekend! As we celebrate with BBQs, parades, and time with loved ones, let’s remember the true meaning of this weekend.

Join us in the fight for worker power through the AFL-CIO People Powered program! We stand together with our affiliates to advocate for good jobs, technology that serves us, and the solidarity needed to protect the rights and freedoms of all workers.

As we kick off election season, we need champions who will fight for us, not for the billionaires and CEOs.

Let’s take action:
- Register to vote and encourage your friends and coworkers to do the same.
- Join a Labor Day bbq near you!
- Be part of our campaign kickoff on September 19th at 9am to elect labor champions.

Visit https://sobaylabor.org and https://betterinainunion.org to learn more.

Join us for the Labor Day Resource Fair on September 12 at the Hank Lopez Community Center! Enjoy a day filled with val...
09/04/2026

Join us for the Labor Day Resource Fair on September 12 at the Hank Lopez Community Center! Enjoy a day filled with valuable resources, including a legal clinic, presentations on Medi-Cal changes, and a variety of local services. Plus, there’s free food!

Date: September 12
Time: 11 AM - 1 PM (Program starts at 11:30 AM)
Location: Hank Lopez Community Center, 1694 Adrian Way, San Jose, CA 95122

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with local organizations and get the support you need! Scan the QR code to RSVP. Translation services will be available. See you there!

The Labor Council remembers our brother, Ari Green, a valued IBEW union member who touched many lives. We invite everyon...
09/04/2026

The Labor Council remembers our brother, Ari Green, a valued IBEW union member who touched many lives. We invite everyone to join in honoring his legacy at the memorial service:

Date: Friday, September 4
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Blessing at Noon)
Location: San Jose Funeral Service
1050 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128

A GoFundMe has been established to support his family during this difficult time. Click the link in our bio to donate.

09/02/2026

Yesterday, we gathered at San Jose City Hall for a powerful rally where Jean Cohen, Executive Officer of the South Bay Labor Council, stated:

‘Workers and community members are facing the same fight... Today, South Bay labor and community stand together in one coalition, because we know the only way to win real power over these technologies is together.’

The launch of the People’s Technology Coalition is a crucial step in ensuring that AI and technology serve everyone, not just Big Tech.

The South Bay Labor Council attended both the Santa Clara and San Jose actions today, standing in solidarity with Califo...
09/02/2026

The South Bay Labor Council attended both the Santa Clara and San Jose actions today, standing in solidarity with California Nurses Association for a fair contract. Nurses are facing critical issues like short staffing, wage theft, and the challenges posed by new AI technologies at Kaiser facilities. It’s time for us to unite and demand that Kaiser addresses these concerns and settles a fair contract for both nurses and patients!

The South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council proudly endorses Gary Ferraris with a Sole Endorsement for Santa Clara, Mayor.
09/01/2026

The South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council proudly endorses Gary Ferraris with a Sole Endorsement for Santa Clara, Mayor.

The South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council proudly endorses Vicki Veenker with a Sole Endorsement for Palo Alto City Council.
08/31/2026

The South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council proudly endorses Vicki Veenker with a Sole Endorsement for Palo Alto City Council.

The South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council proudly endorses Dolores Alvarado with a Sole Endorsement for Morgan Hill City Counc...
08/31/2026

The South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council proudly endorses Dolores Alvarado with a Sole Endorsement for Morgan Hill City Council, District D.

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