Labor

Rep. Nanette Barragán Serves Diners in Wilmington to Spotlight Rising Costs for Families

The tableside shift was more than a novelty — it was a statement. Barragán wanted to shine a spotlight on…

1 year ago

Build For a General Strike!

Historically in such times of crisis, workers have turned to their greatest power, by withholding their labor in mass strikes.…

1 year ago

Why Lelo Juarez Chose Self-Deportation

Since discovering in the 1980s the huge profits to be made in federal contracts, the company has become one of…

1 year ago

A Return to Patronage

Not since the dawn of the 20th century, before the civil service system was fully established, have government jobs been…

1 year ago

Labor Leaders Center The Real Stakes In Redistricting Fight

Setting the stage for Gov. Gavin Newsom and other elected Democrats, at a press conference announcing the redistricting plan, the…

1 year ago

Gelson’s Markets Workers Reach Tentative Agreement on New Contract

Vote results and further information on the contract will be shared with the public after membership has had a chance…

1 year ago

LA Briefs: Services Expanded to Cover Eviction Prevention and Enrollment in Safety Net Programs

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” into law – a reconciliation bill that includes…

1 year ago

Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach Post Busiest Months Ever, POLA Eclipses 1 Million Container Units

Rogers discussed the impacts of tariffs on transportation, warehousing and inventory.

1 year ago

The Hidden Costs of the Big Data Surveillance Complex

Whether the public realizes it or not, the environment and citizens are being polluted by the actions of private tech…

1 year ago

LA Briefs: Measles Exposure Alert Issued, City Scales Back Layoff Plans

This traveler arrived on China Airlines Flight #008 at the Tom Bradley International Airport (TBIT) Terminal B, gate 153 on…

1 year ago