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Celebrating Women’s History Month
How to cast your ballot in the 2020 Primary
Zooey Deschanel
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March 2019
All Music, All People
Music in Our Schools Month
Women’s History Month
Member spotlight: Linda Ronstadt
Awards Season 2019
The results are in!
Streaming is the Future
What are we doing about it?
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March 2018
Nevertheless She Persisted
National Women’s History Project honors women who fight all forms of discrimination
Women’s March 2018
Musicians Join Thousands at
Los Angeles Women’s March 2018
You’re Invited!
Save the Date for our Grand Opening event May 21
Keeping the Score in CA Update
Musicians visiting legislators to promote a music-scoring tax credit
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March 2017
Women’s History Month:
Honoring Trailblazing Women in Labor and Business
Musician Activists Welcome Congresswoman Judy Chu at Political Town Hall
Members talk healthcare, arts and education, labor rights, and next steps
Member Spotlight: Marcy A. Sudock
Musique Sur La Mer music director blends artistry with advocacy
2017 Academy Awards
View our exclusive behind-the-scenes photo gallery with the orchestra
BlackMusic, BlackWork Launches in Leimert Park
New historical exhibition explores the legacy of the Black Los Angeles musicians union Local 767
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The history of America’s working women is a history of advocating for the abolition of slavery, the right to vote, the right to unionize, the welfare of children, and the extension of human rights to all. Women were among the first workers to bear the hardships of the industrial revolution, and among the first to unionize.
Women have participated in the labor movement in both a lead and supportive role through its entire history, but the movement has not always been friendly in return. Continue reading
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Women’s History Month
Exploring the Important Role of Women in Labor History
Union Women United: Coalition of Labor Union Women
As the only national organization solely for women union members, CLUW creates connections between the feminist & labor movements
Building Sale Update
President Acosta reports on the latest news regarding the Union’s pending property sale & potential move
John Williams Receives Lifetime Contribution to Hollywood Award
Made In Hollywood Honors event honors renowned composer for works including L.A.-scored ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
Lee Ritenour’s Six String Theory Competition Opens for Applications
Registration open through May 15
YOLA Harmony Project Goes Live at Super Bowl 50
Youth Orchestra Los Angeles performs with Coldplay during the big game’s halftime show
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