On the evening of Sunday, June 26, the Seattle Chapter of APALA welcomed Greg Cendana, Executive Director, during a chapter meeting at the Sun Ya Seafood Restaurant. When asked about his experience so far with APALA, Greg only had great things to say. “It’s exciting to see how APALA continues to be at the forefront of engaging the next generation of leaders and understands the intricacies of our multiple identities.”
The local chapter members were able to converse with Greg and get some insight into the upcoming 11th APALA Biennial Convention in Oakland, CA. The Seattle Chapter is sending more than 20 members to the convention this year. Greg also spoke to the group about some of the highlights of the convention this year: Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis serving as the keynote speaker, the launching of the Generations United mentorship program pairing students and young organizers with seasoned union leaders, and a labor march around Oakland.
“The Seattle Chapter served as great hosts and I look forward to coming back in the fall when you all host your Worker Rights Hearing. The highlights of my trip included having dinner with all of the chapter members and going bowling with all of the youth members. Thanks for all of your hospitality and the amazing work you do on behalf of APA workers in Seattle!”
More About Greg Cendana
Greg was exposed to the labor movement from a young age since his father is a mechanic at the University of California, David. While growing up, Greg remembers his father telling him of his experiences with his union, AFSCME 3299. While attending UCLA, Greg was recruited into APALA by Kent Wong, the founder of APALA in 1992, when doing an internship through the UCLA Labor Center with AFSCME 3299. In early 2010, Greg began his new position as Executive Director of APALA and is excited to be the youngest and first openly gay Executive Director for the organization.
The Seattle APALA Chapter thanks Greg for visiting the chapter and wishes him the best with his future as Executive Director.
More About Greg Cendana
Greg was exposed to the labor movement from a young age since his father is a mechanic at the University of California, David. While growing up, Greg remembers his father telling him of his experiences with his union, AFSCME 3299. While attending UCLA, Greg was recruited into APALA by Kent Wong, the founder of APALA in 1992, when doing an internship through the UCLA Labor Center with AFSCME 3299. In early 2010, Greg began his new position as Executive Director of APALA and is excited to be the youngest and first openly gay Executive Director for the organization.
The Seattle APALA Chapter thanks Greg for visiting the chapter and wishes him the best with his future as Executive Director.
Shown above is Greg Cendana speaking at an LGBT Forum
on "Sleeping with the right people," shedding light on
the hotel industry and the LGBT community.
Greg also got the chance to have a bowling with with a few of the Seattle Chapter members. Shown above (from left: Jasmine Marwaha, Justin Laem, Greg, and Amy).
