Labor

Mayor Bass Issues Directive to Create Jobs in L.A.’s Film and TV Industry

The enhanced executive directive orders city departments to cut regulations and streamline processes for the film and TV industry.

5 months ago

Grocery Giants Face Backlash as 63% of Shoppers Report Major Staffing Shortages at Ralphs, Vons

“The lines are so long I get pushed or shoved while trying to check out, the shelves are always bare…

5 months ago

POLA Sees Robust Volume in April Ahead of Tariffs Drop and POLB Has Strongest April on Record

  LOS ANGELES / LONG BEACH — The Port of Los Angeles handled 842,806 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in April,…

5 months ago

Letters to the Editor: Memories, Machines and Messages of Peace from Pedro to California

Remembering Eleanor Montano I’m a family friend of Eleanor Montano. I'm speaking on behalf of the Montano family to let…

5 months ago

Tariff Tax Falls on Port Workers First

Four days later, with no ships at all coming from China due to his ludicrous 145% tariff, Trump blinked and…

5 months ago

Workers, Advocates Mark May Day in Long Beach With Demands for Justice and Equity

During the event, they celebrated labor history and advocated for stronger renter/tenant protections, permanent funding for the Long Beach Values…

5 months ago

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

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

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…

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