Northern Nevada Central Labor Council

05/21/2026

The Northern Nevada Central Labor Council is proud to endorse candidates who've shown their commitment to issues important to Nevada's working families, including:

Legislation that supports workers' rights as human rights.
Attracting good jobs with and keeping work local
Infrastructure revenue and investment
Access to affordable health care
Safe work environments
Responsible growth
Education investment, including supporting union apprenticeship schools.
Fair and humane immigration laws

Our endorsements for 2026's Primary Election are attached below. They can also be seen on our website here:
https://nnclc.org/2026_Endorsements

05/06/2026

Let’s Stamp Out Hunger! 🥫📬

This Saturday, you can leave a bag of nonperishable food near your mailbox for letter carriers to donate to local food pantries. It’s an easy way to help our neighbors!

The 34th annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026. As the nation’s largest one-day food drive, it involves residents leaving bags of non-perishable food by their mailboxes for letter carriers to collect, with all donations staying in the local community to support food pantries.

How to Participate in 2026

• When: Saturday, May 9, 2026.
• What: Gather non-perishable food items (e.g., canned soup, pasta, rice, peanut butter).
• Where: Leave a sturdy bag with your donations next to your mailbox before your mail carrier arrives.
• Alternative: Donations can also be brought to your local post office.

Important Notes

• Donations Stay Local: Food collected goes to local community food pantries, churches, and food banks.
• Items Needed: High-need items often include canned proteins (tuna, chicken), soups, pasta, and canned vegetables.
• Avoid: Glass containers, perishable food, or expired items.
• No Bag Required: If you did not receive a special donation bag in the mail, any sturdy bag can be used.

Just a few days to go until this year’s Food Drive! Letter carriers nationwide are preparing to hit their routes and collect your non-perishable food donations to support local food banks.

As we head into the final countdown, please join us in thanking our partner organizations for their support of this important effort year after year!

AFL-CIO
CVS Health
National Rural Letter Carriers' Association
Nutri-Grain
RR Donnelley
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
United Way
US Postal Service
Valpak

04/25/2026

Thank you to the North Lyon Firefighters for all they do, especially on a windy day like today! 🚒

North Lyon Fire protects 162 square miles with four firefighters on duty daily. North Lyon

04/21/2026

Childcare that works with your schedule.

We’re proud to support a new pilot program in partnership with Lifetime of Love Nannies, created with union members and apprentices in mind.

We know your schedules aren’t 9 to 5. That’s why this program connects families to flexible childcare options, including 24/7 availability and support when your child is sick.

Pilot program benefit:

Eligible members can receive waived registration and membership fees, saving up to $260.
This is just the beginning. More support for our members is on the way.

Contact Lifetime of Love Nannies directly and mention Northern Nevada Member Assistance Program (NNVMAP) to learn more.

04/09/2026

🗳️ The Northern Nevada Central Labor Council is proud to announce our 2026 Primary Endorsements!

These are candidates who have demonstrated a real commitment to Nevada's working families, from workers' rights and good local jobs to affordable health care and safe workplaces. We urge union members and working people across Northern Nevada to support them at the polls.

✅ Reno Mayor – Kate Marshall
✅ Reno City Council Ward 2 – Vanessa Vaupel
✅ Reno City Council Ward 4 – Meghan Ebert
✅ Sparks Mayor – Ed Lawson
✅ Sparks City Council Ward 2 – Dian VanderWell
✅ Sparks City Council Ward 4 – Adam Mayberry
✅ Washoe County Commission District 2 – Marie Rodriguez
✅ Washoe County Commission District 3 – Mariluz Garcia
✅ Washoe County Commission District 5 – Brian Wadsworth & Rob Pierce (Dual Endorsement)
✅ Washoe County District Attorney – Wes Duncan
✅ Washoe County Public Administrator – Nicole Klitzke
✅ Carson City Supervisor, Ward 3 – Mayita Sanchez
✅ WCSD School Board District F At Large – Sheena Harvey
✅ Reno Municipal Court Judge, Dept. 1 – Angie Gianoli
✅ District Court Judge, 2nd Judicial District, Dept. 1 – Joe Gorman
✅ District Court Judge, 2nd Judicial District, Dept. 13 (Family Court) – Lance White
✅ Lyon County District Attorney – Mark Krueger

See the full list and check back for additional endorsements after May 1st: https://nnclc.org/2026_Endorsements

04/07/2026

Join the Reno/Sparks NAACP on April 23 at 6:00 PM for a Mayoral Candidate Forum. The event will be at the old Northern Nevada Labor Temple on 1819 Hymer Ave., Sparks, NV 89431.

If you have any questions, contact the Reno/Sparks NAACP at [email protected].

04/02/2026

We’re excited to share that starting April 6, the Northern Nevada Member Assistance Program (NNVMAP) will offer reserved food pantry hours for apprentices in addition to our regular community hours.

We know apprentices are balancing long workdays, training, family, and rising costs.
This added time is here to make support more accessible when it’s needed most.

📍 Laborers 169 Hall
570 Reactor Way, Reno, NV
(Entrance in the rear)

Community Pantry Hours:
Mondays | 12 PM – 4 PM
Wednesdays | 9 AM – 1 PM

Apprentices Only Hours:
Mondays | 4 PM – 6 PM

We’re here to support you, on and off the job.

03/31/2026

Our Solidarity Celebration was a reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together with a shared purpose.

Thank you to every sponsor, supporter, and guest who showed up, contributed, and believed in the work behind our MAP program.

Your support doesn’t just make events like this happen, it creates real opportunities and lasting impact. We’re grateful to stand alongside a community that continues to show what solidarity truly looks like.

03/27/2026

Freight Train Derailment Near USA Parkway Highlights Urgent Need for Rail Safety Reform in Nevada

Statement from SMART-TD Nevada State Legislative Director Gabe Christenson

RENO, NV — Shortly before 7:00 a.m. on March 27, a freight train measuring nearly 13,000 feet in length derailed just east of USA Parkway in Nevada. The incident occurred within feet of the Truckee River. A dirt embankment luckily helped stop the magnitude of the derailment. Without this barrier, several cars could have reached the eastbound lanes of Interstate 80, posing a significant risk to public safety.

Today’s incident underscores the urgent need for strengthened rail safety legislation in Nevada. The Sheet Metal Air Rail Transportation Union SMART-TD, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen BLET, and Assemblymember Max Carter have twice introduced commonsense measures aimed at preventing major derailments and enhancing the safety of Nevada communities. While one such bill passed the Legislature, it was vetoed by Governor Joe Lombardo, and a subsequent proposal did not advance during the most recent legislative session.

Meanwhile, Union Pacific Railroad and other Class I rail carriers continue operating increasingly long trains—now approaching 18,000 feet in Nevada—raising serious safety concerns. These practices, combined with deferred maintenance and reduced inspection protocols for both rail equipment and infrastructure, are widely viewed as efforts to reduce costs and increase shareholder returns at the expense of public safety.

Without meaningful reform, it is only a matter of time before a more severe incident occurs.The potential for a derailment comparable to the East Palestine train derailment—or worse—remains a significant concern for Nevada communities. SMART-TD, BLET, Assemblymember Carter, and allied labor organizations, including the AFL-CIO and the Northern Nevada Central Labor Council NNCLC, remain committed to advancing meaningful rail safety legislation. These groups will continue to advocate for policies that protect Nevada residents and ensure the responsible operation of freight rail throughout the state.

02/25/2026

So great to show NNVMAP our facility! Their PASS Program is helping more Nevadans step into apprenticeships by covering those first-step costs 🙌

Thanks for visiting! Want to see the training center for yourself? Email [email protected]