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) Maya Barron-Jones (UFCW Local 770) Jackie Goldberg (retired educator and elected official) Leora Swerdlow (Associate, Schwartz,...