About
Our Union
The Western States Regional Joint Board (WSRJB) is a growing, progressive union of 10,000 workers at industrial laundries, warehouses, Starbucks and other jobs in California, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico.
We are part of Workers United, a North American union representing 86,000 workers, with over 100 years of history fighting for the working class as UNITE!, the International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU), and the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union (ACTWU).
We are affiliated with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), North America's fastest growing union, representing over 2 million workers. We are stronger together!
Our Industries
Laundry, linen, and uniform supply
We work at industrial laundry facilities the process healthcare linens for hospitals and clinics, hospitality linens for hotels and restaurants, and uniforms for several industries.
Distribution centers and warehouses
We work at distribution centers and warehouses for major retailers including TJMaxx, Levi Strauss, and more. The distribution & warehousing industry is expanding rapidly throughout our region, and we demand that these jobs be good union jobs.
Starbucks
We work at Starbucks, and belong to Starbucks Workers United. SBWU is a grassroots movement of Starbucks partners organizing for a voice, a union and a seat at the table.
Other industries
We also work in other industries, from manufacturing to food service.
Our Leadership
Regional Manager
Maria Rivera, Local 75
Secretary Treasurer
Jack Mahoney, Local 52
President
Eliseo Ligorria, Local 52
Recording Secretary
Betsy Negrette, Local 711
Sergeant At Arms
Carlos Juarez, Local 512
Vice President, Laundry & Misc. Division
Francisco Castaneda, Local 3
Delegates At Large. Laundry & Misc. Division
Evelyn Martinez, Local 2711R
Humberto Hernandez, Local 2732
Vice President, Distribution Division
Abraham Porras Garcia, Local 289
Delegates At Large, Distribution Division
Emanuel Valenzuela, Local 289T
Lisa Lopez, Local 289A