Labor

Mayor Bass Advances Executive Directives to Bolster LA’s Entertainment Industry

In collaboration with partners like FilmLA, Film Liaison Steve Kang and the mayor’s office, a tiered permitting fee structure is…

2 weeks ago

Communities Push Back Against AI Data Center Expansion

There are also concerns about noise pollution, caused by hums and buzzes from server fans, HVAC systems, and other equipment…

2 weeks ago

Barragán, Obernolte Propose AI Transparency Measure to Build Public Trust

One in five U.S. workers now report using AI in some part of their job, yet many receive little guidance…

3 weeks ago

Hacegaba Testifies Before Congressional Subcommittee

The Port of Long Beach supports a fair distribution of the harbor maintenance trust fund, which is collected by the…

1 month ago

Port of Long Beach On Course to Achieve Busiest Year

  Goods moved before tariffs started earlier this year helped put the Port of Long Beach on course to have…

1 month ago

Port’s Briefs: LA See’s Best Cargo Year; LB Launches Hydrogen Fuel Grant Program

Port of Los Angeles on Track for Third Best Cargo Year on Record LOS ANGELES — The Port of Los…

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People Over Profit: Global Anti-Automation Conference Brings Together Maritime, Transport Workers

Herrera criticized the way employers are “greenwashing” automation by using the language of environmental justice to eliminate jobs. He highlighted…

1 month ago

Mario Cordero’s Successor: Hacegaba Confirmed as Port of Long Beach CEO

Hacegaba, a longtime port executive currently serving as chief operating officer, succeeds departing CEO Mario Cordero amid an era of…

2 months ago

City of Carson Recognized with Top Benefits Award from Mployer

  CARSON — The City of Carson announced that it has been recognized with the 2025 Top Benefits Award from…

2 months ago

The Power Imbalance at the Root of the H-2A Farmworker Visa Program

What the Trump Administration also ruled was that growers can now charge workers for the housing that formerly they had…

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