New York City

new york city

about us

LCLAA chapters serve as our organization's beating heart, tirelessly championing Latino workers' rights and aspirations. Our chapters stand as pillars, embodying resilience, advocacy, and unity. They are on the front lines, leading the charge to empower Latino workers with the tools and resources they need to thrive. LCLAA chapters cultivate solidarity within the Latino community through outreach programs, educational initiatives, and grassroots organizing efforts, ensuring no voice goes unheard. Our members understand that true representation begins in our communities.

Leadership

Executive Board

President: Pedro A. Cardi, Local 210 International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

Executive Vice President: Servia Silva, Local 2 UFT NYSUT AFT.

1st Vice President: Carla Verdecias, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.

2nd Vice President: Carmen Flores, AFSCME DC37.

3rd Vice President: Suzan Perez, Local 2 UFT NYSUT AFT.

Treasurer: Aurora Romero, Workers United.

Recording Secretary: Jennie Encalada-Malinowski, Laborers’ Local 1010 LECET, LIUNA.

Board Members:

Gladys Bruno, 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.

Santos Crespo, NYC LCLAA President Emeritus & AFSCME DC37 Retiree Association.

Jason Delgado, Laborers’ Local 79, LIUNA

Charles Garcia, Local 1180 CWA.

Angel Martinez, Local 812 International Brotherhood of Teamsters.

Jesse Mendoza, TWU Local 100.

Doris Murphy, SSEU Local 371.

Santos Rodriguez, Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York.

Gary Rosario, TWU Local 100.

Hector Ruiz, Local 2 UFT NYSUT AFT

Samuel Sierra, 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers.

Jeanette Taveras, Teamster’s Local 237.

latest news and events

We hope to see you at our first 2024

General Membership meeting happening on 1/9/2024 at 6 PM at the UFT! While we hope you join in person, a zoom link is also available and will be included on the mailer that was sent to you.

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Free Books For All, Event!

Come join us on Saturay June 17 to our “Reading Opens the world family and Juneteenth Celebration” where we will Enjoy music, face pint and more fun activities!

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Holiday Jazz & Latin Jazz parranda!

Please see information below about an upcoming event. If you are interested in a free ticket, please send your name, and contact information here (private message) and we will forward to Miriam Ramos-Ortiz.

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