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LA Expands Resources for Justice-Involved Youth, Announces Policy Shift in Workforce Retention

.To facilitate successful reintegration and transition back to homes and communities, RAY will connect an initial cohort of 320 youth…

5 months ago

From Prison to Profession: L.A. County Backs Firefighting Career Pathway

Many earned as little as $5.80 per day, plus $1 per hour for active fire response. Despite performing critical work,…

5 months ago

Harbor Area Briefs: Reps Sound Off on Tariffs, Port Slowdown Plus Update on One San Pedro

Representatives Barragán and Garcia Respond to Trump’s Tariffs and Comments on Port Traffic Slowdown LONG BEACH  — Representatives Nanette Barragán…

5 months ago

LA Expands No-Cost Legal Aid, Empowering Small Businesses

The legal aid program’s comprehensive suite of services include contract review, business structuring, employment law guidance, intellectual property protection, and…

5 months ago

Rep. Barragán Leads Congressional Charge Against Trump-Era Semiconductor Tariff Plan

The letter, signed by House communications and technology subcommittee ranking member Doris Matsui and subcommittee members Greg Landsman and Jennifer…

5 months ago

Kroger and Albertsons are Feeding Wall Street While Starving Stores

Read the new Economic Roundtable report Across the country, grocery store workers are sounding the alarm: stores are dangerously understaffed,…

5 months ago

Labor Caucus Members Demand Answers on DOGE Access to NLRB Information

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Mark Pocan (WI-02), Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Debbie…

5 months ago

From Home to Table: LA County’s MEHKO Program Reaches 100-Permit Milestone, More to Come

MEHKOs are a new type of permitted retail food facility that allow individuals to legally prepare and sell meals directly…

5 months ago

Educators Take a Stand: Teachers Overwhelmingly Vote to Divest from Genocide

Additionally, the union called for reinvestment in socially responsible assets that reflect educators’ commitment to justice and children's rights globally.

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