A rally and march are scheduled to take place in Los Feliz on Labor Day, aimed at highlighting issues such as long patient wait times, missed diagnoses, neglect, and chronic understaffing in patient care. Organizers anticipate a turnout of over 4,000 healthcare workers, who will gather at 9 a.m. near Los Feliz Elementary School for a rally. They will then march, along with members of other unions, about half a mile to Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center. At around 11 a.m., a “civil disobedience action” will occur at the medical center. The rally and march are being organized by the union SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West.
The Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions is currently engaged in negotiations for a new contract with the healthcare organization, as the existing one is set to expire on September 30. In response to the negotiations, Kaiser Permanente released a statement emphasizing their efforts to recruit new employees, with over 29,000 hires in 2022 and a projected increase in 2023. They attribute this success to their competitive wage and benefit offerings, resulting in a 96% acceptance rate for coalition-represented positions.
Labor Day will also be observed in Los Angeles County through the 44th annual Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbor Labor Coalition Labor Day Parade & Picnic Rally in Wilmington. The theme of the event is “Union Labor Built the American Dream.” According to coalition Chairman Larry Barragan, the parade is expected to draw around 5,000-6,000 participants, making it the largest Labor Day solidarity parade on the West Coast. Barragan highlights the influence of ongoing negotiations and strikes by labor unions, such as SAG-AFTRA, Writers Guild, and the hotel workers union, in driving a significant turnout. The parade will commence at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Broad Avenue and E Street, proceed west on E Street to Avalon Boulevard, continue north on Avalon Boulevard to M Street, and conclude at Banning Park. A “picnic rally” will then commence at noon.
In his Labor Day proclamation, President Joe Biden acknowledges the pivotal role of the middle class and unions in shaping the nation. He pays tribute to American workers who have contributed to the country’s prosperity through their dedication and dignity, highlighting their role in building transportation systems, shaping cities, and serving as first responders. President Biden also credits organized workers with securing beneficial labor policies, such as the 8-hour work day, overtime pay, safety standards, and improved healthcare, pensions, and benefits for all workers.
Labor Day, originally celebrated on September 5, 1882, in New York City, serves as an annual national tribute to honor the contributions made by workers to the country’s strength, prosperity, and well-being. Oregon became the first state to formally recognize Labor Day in 1887, and by 1894, it had become a holiday in 31 out of the then-44 states. Ultimately, in 1894, Congress passed a bill designating the first Monday in September as a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and territories.
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