PROTECT YOUR FUTURE
#UNIONIZE WITH EAA
WHY UNIONIZE WITH EAA/IBEW
EAA built Los Angeles and OUR voices remain throughout City Hall. We began as an Association in 1894 founded by the original engineers and architects who designed and created Los Angeles – William Mulholland, Fred Eaton and Octavius Morgan.
129 years later, the legacy of improving this city continues. EAA’s knowledge, professionalism, diversity and our presence in nearly EVERY city department keeps LA running and makes us #UNIONSTRONG! We ensure our members have the resources, support and policies needed to effectively perform their duties and thrive in their careers.
EAA is member driven and led by a Board of Governors comprised of current City employees who are elected by the membership. We strive to uphold integrity, accountability and transparency.
When it comes to bringing strong & effective representation to Council Aides, EAA is ready to serve on day one! Our team of winning Labor Representatives and staff have over 65 years of combined city service. Council Aides will be assigned a dedicated Labor Representative who understands your needs FIRSTHAND.
ABOUT EAA - WE BUILT THIS CITY!
5,800+
Number of
EAA Members
We Represent in L.A.
40+
Number of
Departments with
EAA Members
May / June 2023
Step 1
EAA files petitions to accrete
Council Aides I - VII into existing EAA Units - MOUs 1 and 20.
Petitions are recognized on the ERB agenda (item 5) and ordered to be posted.
The Personnel Department is ordered to give an opinion on the suitability of the Council Aide class into
MOU's 1 and 20.
August 2023
Step 2
The Personnel Department officially notifies all Council Aides that EAA is seeking to accrete their classification into MOU's 1 and 20
October 2023
Step 3
The Personnel Department
provides their opinion on the suitability of Council Aides into MOU's 1 and 20.
EAA strongly disagrees with the Personnel Department and files a response to their opinion with the Employee Relations Board.
November 2023
Step 4
An ERB meeting will be held on 11/27/23 at 9:30am, Room
1100 City Hall East.
The Personnel Department's opinion and EAA's response will be topics of discussion on the agenda.
Council Aides are welcome and or couraged to attend comment. In addition, you can sign a letter of support
The ERB can take a number of actions at this meeting such as, but not limited to, ordering a hearing to help determine the suitability of accretion and/or making the decision on their own.
March 2025
Step 5
In March 2025 ERB Hearing officer only adds a confusing administrative path to union recognition rather than grant union recognition through accretion.
We are moving forward through all necessary paths, including as a stand-alone EAA unit.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Join the 6000 collective voices of EAA.
We foster working conditions that meet your needs
while YOU make this city a better place.
Joining together with your co-workers to organize a union is a fundamental right and protected by law.
You have the right to:
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Join a Union
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Talk to your co-workers about joining a union
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Circulate literature about joining a union
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Sign up your co-workers on petitions or cards
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Join with your co-workers to form a union
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Join with your co-workers for the purpose of improving working conditions in your place of employment
WE ARE EAA!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
ROAD TO REPRESENTATION
CONTACT
PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS
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Negotiate and enforce a contract for things you care about professionally
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Improve terms and conditions of your employment
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A local of our affiliate, IBEW Local 11, successfully organized and negotiated contracts for Oregon Legislative Assistants – who also work for elected officials
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The right to fair wage increases
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The right to file a grievance
BETTER CAREER PATHWAYS
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Create pathways into civil service positions
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EAA has already created programs that help fill city vacancies
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A Member Development Program is offered by EAA to help pass city exams
COMMUNITY DRIVEN WORK
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EAA members create Community plans
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EAA members are city social workers
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EAA members are responsible for creating safer streets & cleaner transportation
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EAA members bring the arts into communities
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EAA members manage and staff affordable housing programs