Loretta Gutierrez
About Loretta Gutierrez
Loretta Gutierrez is a Work Source Specialist 4 at the State of Washington ESD and serves as the President of the Pierce County Chapter and Region X Vice President of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists.
Current Title and Roles
Loretta Gutierrez currently holds the title of WorkSource Specialist 4 at the State of Washington Employment Security Department (ESD) in Auburn, WA. Additionally, she serves as the President of the Pierce County Chapter and Region X Vice President for the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) in Lakewood, WA. Her tenure in these roles demonstrates her long-standing commitment to advocating for workers' rights and increasing the representation of minorities and women in trade unions.
Professional Experience
Since 1997, Loretta Gutierrez has been working with the State of Washington ESD, first as a Career Connections Specialist in WorkSource Auburn, a role she held for 20 years until 2017. She currently serves as a WorkSource Specialist 4 for the organization. Her extensive experience with the State of Washington underscores her deep expertise in workforce development, career counseling, and employment services.
Leadership in Trade Unions
Loretta Gutierrez has played a significant role in advocating for the inclusion of women and minorities in union leadership positions within the AFL-CIO. Her leadership at the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) has been pivotal in enhancing the influence and power of black workers in the trade union movement. Gutierrez has contributed to the diversification of the AFL-CIO Executive Council, which now includes African Americans, women, Asian Pacific Islanders, and Hispanic leaders.