Hollywood’s Teamsters Local 399 is calling for the immediate resignation Ron Herrera, president of the Los Angeles Federation of Labor, for his role in a leaked audio tape that’s roiling the Los Angeles City Council
. Local 399 said in a statement that if he doesn’t resign, it will pull out of the Federation.
Herrera, who does not appear to have made racist comments, has apologized for not speaking up when others did atthat Local 399 alleges was taped at the offices of the L.A. County Federation of Labor. City Council President Nury Martinez resigned Monday, and there have been calls for Council members Gil Cedillo and Kevin de León, who also took part in the leaked conversation, to step down as well.
“Teamsters Local 399 is calling for his immediate resignation so that our LA Labor Federation’s vice presidents, union affiliates and union members can regroup and reshape the leadership structure of this important coalition. One that promotes inclusivity and anti-racism principles. “Should the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor continue to remain under the leadership of President Herrera, Local 399 Principal Officer, and one of the Vice Presidents on the LA Federation of Labor Board,, has asked the Local 399 Executive Board to immediately remove itself from the organization and withhold any further support or contributions. The 399 Executive Board has approved said motion.
“Our solidarity is our greatest strength in the labor movement to organize, mobilize and protect working families throughout Los Angeles. The elected officials we endorse and rely on must be committed to the safety and prosperity of all working people. We must all continue to work together and demand better.”
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