USWW Archive

Local 399 staff labeled this photograph of religious leaders and AFL-CIO leader Lane Kirkland "Bishops." It illustrates the early appeal to supporters beyond the labor movement proper to support the cause of the janitors union.

A group of striking janitors picket in front an LA building to embarrass the owner who is guilty of allowing labor violations to continue.

Children speak at a Justice for Janitors rally in the late 80s or early 90s. Children were a very important part of Justice for Janitors activities and frequently participated in the union's protests and marches. Child participation in these events…

Local 660 of SEIU (now Local 721) specializes in organizing county service employees, such as those who work in free clinics. In this photo some of the people who use the services at those free clinics show up to support their care providers' fight…

Marchers carry signs and banners from a variety of Los Angeles community organizations and unions, including one from Local 399 reading "No Hay Paz sin Justicia Social" (No Peace without Social Justice). A handwritten note on the back of the…