The Past, Present, and Future of Jews and the Labor Movement in Los Angeles
What drew Jewish immigrants to the labor movement? How did unions become distinctly “Jewish” spaces – and what happened when they changed? Join historians, organizers, and community leaders for a panel on Jewish labor activism in Los Angeles: from the open-shop battles of the early 20th century to today. Thursday, May 28, 2026 • UCLA Labor Center • 5:30 PM 675 S Park View Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057 The Past, Present, and Future of Jews and the Labor Movement in Los Angeles Rabbi Aryeh Cohen (Professor, American Jewish University) Kathy Finn (President, UFCW Local 770) Jackie Goldberg (retired educator and elected...