PROTECT YOUR FUTURE
UNIONIZE WITH EAA
WHAT'S NEXT:
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GET MAJORITY SUPPORT FROM COUNCIL AIDES VIA SIGNED AUTHORIZATION CARDS
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ERB COULD RECOGNIZE OUR UNION OR SET UP A UNION ELECTION
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IF THERE’S AN ELECTION, THE MAJORITY MUST VOTE YES TO UNIONIZING WITH EAA
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COUNCIL AIDES WILL ELECT A BARGAINING TEAM TO NEGOTIATE THEIR FIRST EAA UNION CONTRACT
ABOUT EAA
WE BUILT THIS CITY!
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.
VIEW 2024 CONTRACT WINS
5,800+
EAA Union Members across Los Angeles
40+
LA City departments with EAA Union Members
300
Professional
WHY UNIONIZE WITH EAA/IBEW
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
EAA Union Members...
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Are city social workers and Create Community plans
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Are responsible for creating safer streets & cleaner transportation
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Bring the arts into communities
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Manage and staff affordable housing programs
ROAD TO REPRESENTATION
STEP 01
May / June 2023
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.
EAA Petitions & ERB Agenda
STEP 02
August 2023
The Personnel Department officially notifies all Council Aides that EAA is seeking to accrete their classification into MOU's 1 and 20
STEP 03
October 2023
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.
Personnel Dept's Opinion & EAA's Response
STEP 04
November 2023
An ERB meeting was held on 11/27/23 at 9:30am, Room 1100 City Hall East.
The Personnel Department's opinion and EAA's response were topics of discussion on the agenda.
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.
ERB Agenda for Nov. 27, 2023
STEP 05
March 2025
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.
Read here what EAA members gained in 2024
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!
Joining together with your co-workers to organize a union is a fundamental right and protected by law. You have the right to:
Join a Union
Talk to your co-workers about joining a union
Circulate literature about joining a union
Sign up your co-workers on petitions or cards
Join with your co-workers to form a union
Join with your co-workers for the purpose of improving working conditions in your place of employment
WE ARE EAA!
Join the 6000 collective voices of EAA. We foster working conditions that meet your needs while YOU make this city a better place.
WE ARE EAA!
Join the 6000 collective voices of EAA. We foster working conditions that meet your needs while YOU make this city a better place.
WE ARE EAA!
Join the 6000 collective voices of EAA. We foster working conditions that meet your needs while YOU make this city a better place.
WE ARE EAA!