Labor

Union Rallies Against Patriot Environmental Over Labor Disputes

The union maintains a collective bargaining agreement with Patriot Environmental Services (PES), but claims the company has repeatedly violated it…

3 months ago

California Awards over $15M to Apprenticeship Programs Connecting Youth to High-Paying Jobs

California has expanded apprenticeship opportunities for young people and continues to boost training programs for firefighters, paramedics and other health…

3 months ago

Port of Long Beach Adopts $833 Million Annual Budget

The Port of Long Beach plans $3.2 billion in infrastructure improvements over the next 10 years. 

3 months ago

Grocery Workers Launch Practice Pickets Ahead of Potential ULP Strike at Ralphs, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions Across Southern California

Stores remain open during these practice ULP strikes, but workers are using the picket lines to engage with shoppers, who…

3 months ago

LA County Advances Motion on Workforce, Economic Impact of Federal Immigration Sweeps

Immigrant Angelenos continue to make significant contributions to the region’s economy. In 2019, immigrants contributed about $115 billion to the…

3 months ago

Board Rejects State Ban on Youth with Asthma in Firefighting Rehab Program

Pine Grove is California’s only fire camp for incarcerated youth, providing young men between the ages of 18 and 25…

3 months ago

Ports Briefs: POLA Cargo Drops, Wharf Restoration at Berths 177–182 Completed

Port of Long Beach Sees Cargo Decline for May LOS ANGELES —Trade moving through the Port of Long Beach declined…

3 months ago

Breaking: 45,000 SoCal Grocery Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike

Grocery shoppers are also feeling frustrated by major grocery chains like Kroger and Albertsons, and recent reports show why. Consumer…

3 months ago

Demonizing Immigration, Bowing to Oligarchy

If you were the person in charge of carrying out the orders to deport people here who are undocumented, and…

3 months ago

CA Pesticide Watch: Public Input on 1,3-D Cuts & EJ Panel Nominations Open

Next steps announced in the joint-and-mutual development of regulations to restrict 1,3-dichloropropene (1,3-D) use to address cancer risks for occupational…

4 months ago