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Line Clearance Workers Choose IBEW

by James Parks, Oct 6, 2009

The workers at Guzman Garden Line Clearance voted to join Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 47 last month after their bosses reneged on promises to make changes and give workers a voice.  

Guzman Gardens is a line clearance contractor that works on Los Angeles Department of Water and Power property. This summer, Guzman workers contacted Local 47 and inquired about joining the union and 22 of the 24 workers signed cards seeking representation by the union.

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