Joshua Anijar
Executive Director
josh@cclabor.net
In 2007, Anijar started his career in Labor at the Florida AFL-CIO as their field organizer for the West Central Florida Federation of Labor, the Central Florida AFL-CIO, the Space Coast AFL-CIO and the Volusia/Flagler Labor Council. At the end of 2010, Anijar became the Communications Director for the Florida AFL-CIO based in Tallahassee. After the 2012 election, he accepted a position with the AFL-CIO as their Senior Field Representative for California. He soon joined the AFL-CIO’s GOLD Team as their Western Region Represenative which focused on organizational restructuring and leadership development.
In 2019, Anijar became the executive director of the Contra Costa Labor Council, a federation of 85 unions. Anijar is a member of Teamsters 665. He holds a political science degree from Arizona State and a master in Labor Studies from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Josh is a lover of science fiction, live music and lives in the East Bay with his wife.
Joe Summers
Campaign & Political Director
joe@cclabor.net
Summers started his career as Deputy Field Director for Congressman Garamendi's competitive re-election campaign. For the past 10 years Summers has been the Campaign & Political Director for the Contra Costa Labor Council, a federation of 85 unions. During his tenure, he has coordinated and led all Contra Costa Labor Council election and policy efforts.
Summers earned his degree in Political Science from UC Davis. In his free time Joe enjoys hiking and camping with his wife Amanda and dog Priya.
Rebecca Barrett
Communications Director
Rebecca@cclabor.net
Barrett’s first time volunteering on a political campaign was at her local CTA office, she was 15-years-old. Since then she has built a career working for labor candidates and elected officials, including State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson (Ret.) and Congressman Mark DeSaulnier. She has also worked at impactful community nonprofits.
Barrett earned her degree in Political Science by attending community college and then transferring to UCLA.
Traci Young
Community Services Director United Way Bay Area’s Labor Liaison to Contra Costa
tyoung@uwba.org
Traci brings extensive experience in community organizing, working with mission-driven organizations, managing workforce development programs, and designing programming to deliver comprehensive support services for marginalized communities.
Traci is committed to dismantling oppressive constructs through systems change, raising the voices of individuals with lived experiences, and building capacity for people of color, women, LGBT, and justice-impacted communities. She is dedicated to fostering racial and social justice and transformative change to create a fair and just society for all. Traci studied Behavioral Health and Social Science at UC Berkeley extension and is a certified Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion facilitator.
Monica Meneses
Office Manager/Bookkeeper
Monica@cclabor.net
Monica Meneses brings a dynamic blend of expertise and dedication to her role as Office Manager/Bookkeeper at the Contra Costa Labor Council.
Fluent in both Spanish and English, Monica bridges language barriers and builds connections within diverse communities. Her bilingual language skills enhance her capacity to engage with a wide range of individuals and to serve as a bridge between cultures.
A true embodiment of the American Dream, Monica is a DACA recipient who has not only overcome challenges but thrived in the face of adversity. She resides in Martinez with her husband, daughter, and two dogs.