Chuck Rocha
Chuck Rocha began his political career in East Texas at United Rubber Workers Local 746. By 22, he had become the youngest officer of the 1,200 person local. At 29, he was hired to be the youngest, first person of color and last rank-and-file national political director of the United Steelworkers of America. He is credited for building out one of the top national labor political departments in the country.
Prior to becoming USW’s National Political Director, Chuck worked as the Southwestern Regional Political Director for the AFL-CIO. With the AFL-CIO, Chuck supervised and directed all labor-to-labor programs in Texas, Arizona and New Mexico. Furthermore, he is a graduate of the Harvard University Trade Union program, and currently serves on the executive boards of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the National Young Democrats, and the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, respectively.[1]
In 2010, Rocha left the USW to create Solidarity Strategies, a full-service nonprofit and political consulting firm. Solidarity was built on the idea of diversity, inclusion and mentorship opportunities for the next generation of minority professionals. In 10 years, Solidarity has employed over 60 young people of color and has become one of the most successful minority-owned political consulting firms in the nation.
On July 30, 2013, Rocha pleaded guilty to the embezzlement of union funds. He was sentenced to two years of probation and was ordered to pay a fine of $2,000.
Chuck has worked on several presidential, congressional and gubernatorial races, including both of Bernie Sanders' presidential campaigns
"The People Have the Power"
Join us Sunday, Oct. 25, for a People's World event:
The People Have the Power: A Voter Town Hall
We’re now in the home stretch, the last big push before the election, but we can’t let up for a minute. Issues like COVID-19, the Heroes Act, aid for the unemployed climate change, the fight for jobs, and many others will be addressed by a panel of experienced leaders and organizers. The event will be streamed on Zoom.
Register here.
Details: Sunday, October 25, at 8:00 PM Eastern, 7:00 Central, 6:00 Mountain, 5:00 Pacific.
Speakers include:
- Fred Redmond, Vice President United Steelworkers
- Rev. Scott Marks, Chair, UNITE/HERE Black Leadership Committee
- Sandi Luckey, Executive Director, Montana Democratic Party
- Chuck Rocha, President, Solidarity Strategies
Moderated by People’s World Social Media Editor Chauncey K. Robinson.
With Trump threatening to not abide by election results and peacefully transfer power, voting, securing the ballot, and then defending are all vital. Concerned citizens cannot simply vote and go home. It’s going to take an energized and committed electorate engaging daily from now until the Inauguration in January to ensure the outcome.
Even after Trump is defeated, we’re going to have to continue to fight to make sure a people’s agenda is implemented.[2]
Bernie adviser
In 2020 Chuck Rocha was a senior adviser to the Bernie Sanders campaign.
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement
Rocha serves on the National Executive Board of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, as of March 18, 2010.[3]
"Black/Brown coalition building for Power"
Vonda McDaniel February 23, 2013
Dream Team panel on Black/Brown coalition building for Power at A. Philip Randolph Institute Southern Region conference in Raleigh, NC....Powerful!!! — with Kirk Clay, Kermit Moore, Jamaal Craig and Chuck Rocha.
