Contra Costa Labor Council

06/05/2026

In a single quarter last year, Marathon Petroleum returned $926 million to shareholders — including $650 million in stock buybacks — and announced a 10% dividend increase. Then they came to Contra Costa with proposals designed to take things away from 100 workers. Money for Wall Street. Staff cuts and unsafe refineries for Contra Costa.

05/28/2026

Still got your ballot? Wondering who and what YOUR local Labor movement is supporting? We got you!

Check out our Contra Costa Labor Voter Guide. It's the Labor movements position on Contra Costa's local candidates and ballot measures.

You can find a full list of candidates and sign up to help with GOTV at www.cclabor.net/2026

05/19/2026

We are calling on all union members and allies to boycott REI from May 15–25 in support of workers fighting for a fair contract.

After years of negotiations, REI has refused to move off a rejected proposal. Workers are asking the broader labor movement to stand with them by withholding our dollars and showing that customers care about how workers are treated.

Take the pledge here: https://www.ourrei.com/boycott

You can also support by joining leafleting actions at the Berkeley store and spreading the word in your community.

Contact Joe at [email protected] for more information.

Solidarity matters—this is how we win.

05/19/2026

After the 2023 furnace fire that nearly killed our brother Jerome Serrano, Contra Costa County commissioned an independent safety assessment of Marathon’s Martinez facility.The result: 65% — below industry benchmarks. Understaffing was identified as the root cause.Workers have been saying this for years. They’re still saying it from the picket line.

05/12/2026

It has been just under a year since REI workers defeated REI’s coop board candidates with their vote no campaign, showing the company that coop members stand with unionized workers. After months of national negotiations and compromise on the side of the union, they still have no contract and are now mobilizing for a boycott during the upcoming anniversary sale May 15-25 - the biggest sale of the year - and they need your help.

05/12/2026

No retreat, no surrender when it comes to workers at Marathon Refinery in Concord/Martinez! Thank you to all our union siblings that came out today and walked the line. And thank you to all the community members and elected officials who also joined the Steelworkers in their fight.

is out on the strike line 24/7. Stop by any time to show them support and we will be hosting Solidarity Monday, EVERY MONDAY, until the workers have a fair deal!

05/07/2026

Thousands of REI Co-op members nationwide have already pledged to boycott REI’s busiest sale of the year - starting on May 15th. Have you signed the REI Union pledge yet?

Head to BoycottREI.com right now to show REI that you’re ready to vote with your wallet if they don’t reach a fair deal with our union.

Thousands of REI Co-op members nationwide have already pledged to boycott REI’s busiest sale of the year - starting on May 15th. Have you signed our pledge yet?

Head to BoycottREI.com right now to show REI that you’re ready to vote with your wallet if they don’t reach a fair deal with our union.

05/04/2026

The 3rd Annual Labor Rolls Together Bocce Tournament is officially in the books! Congratulations to USW Local 5 on taking 1st place, U A Local #159 Plumbers and Steamfitters on a strong 2nd place finish, and CWA LOCAL 9404 for rounding out the podium in 3rd!

A big thank you to UA 159 for sponsoring and running the BBQ, and to ATU 1555 for keeping everyone’s drinks full.

There’s nothing quite like a spring day with union families — good food, good people, and a little friendly competition. Already looking forward to next year!