In Chinese and other Asian cultures 8 is a lucky number evoking generating wealth. In numerology 8 represents victory, prosperity and overcoming adversity. This week the power of eight was on display reminding everyone that unity equals strength; fighting collectively results in a WIN!
AALA Headquarters proudly hosted the recent Healthcare Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) negotiations between the Los Angeles Unified School District and AALA, Teamsters, CSEA, School Police, UTLA, Sergeants & Lieutenants, Skilled Crafts Council, and SEIU.
Both sides began with non-starters and through skillful negotiating, an acceptable successor MOU emerged in a relatively short amount of time.