HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01272003 - 99-287 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
In the Matter Proclaiming)
June 11, 1999 Trade
Union Women Leaders' )
Day In Contra Costa )
County __ _ ) Resolution No. 99!287
Whereas, women who have formed or joined trade unions have gained an
advantage in wages and working conditions over their sisters who do not enjoy
the protection of collective bargaining; and
Whereas, the Central Labor Council of Contra Costa County has, through the
establishment of the Carolyn Robinson Scholarship Fund, acknowledged and
advanced the proposition that the labor force, the labor movement, and the entire
community benefit when women are encouraged, trained, and qualified to
exercise leadership in their unions; and
Whereas, in recognition of this commitment on the part of the Central Labor
Council, Linda Chavez-Thompson, Executive Vice-President of the American
Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, will be the
featured speaker on Friday, June 11, 1999 at a celebration recognizing and
supporting the Carolyn Robinson Scholarship Fund:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra
Costa County, in token of their shared commitment to developing and advancing
women leaders in all aspects of the work force, welcome Ms. Chavez Thompson
to Contra Costa and proclaim Friday, June 11, 1999 Trade Union Women
Leaders' Day in Contra Costa County.
Introduced by. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of an order entered on the minutes
/aLcLi of said Board of Supervisors on June 8, 1999.
DONNA GER PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
District III Sup lsor Supervisors and County Administrator
By: