Labor

County Supervisors Propose Hiring Pilot to Support People with Neurodiversity

The pilot program will align candidate skills with job requirements to help county departments appropriately match situations and solutions.

6 months ago

Solis Proclaims March 31 as César E. Chávez Day throughout Los Angeles County

Widely recognized for his advocacy, Chávez led marches, hunger strikes, and boycotts to draw national attention to the struggles faced…

7 months ago

February Cargo Volume Stays Strong at Port of Los Angeles

Seroka added. “Given the substantial inventory already here, and the uncertainty of tariffs, it’s possible we could see a 10%…

7 months ago

Ports Briefs: POLA Summer Internships Open, POLB Trade Sees Growth

 Applications will be accepted between March 17-28. Applications received at any other time will not be considered.

7 months ago

Unions Push Back Against Chaotic First Month of Trump Administration (Dispatcher, Feb. 2025)

These included ordering the mass firing of federal workers, including an estimated 200,000 “probationary workers,” canceling collective bargaining agreements reached…

7 months ago

UFCW Local Unions: Ouster of Kroger CEO Brings Opportunity for Changes

UFCW 770 unions collectively coordinated contract negotiations in 2022 and underwrote the “Hungry at the Table” report by the Economic…

7 months ago

Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments

  SACRAMENTO —  Gov. Gavin Newsom Feb. 19 announced the following appointments: Jennifer Haley, of Rancho Palos Verdes, has been…

8 months ago

Port of Los Angeles Starts 2025 with Record January

It was the busiest start in the port’s 117-year history and an 8% increase over last year.

8 months ago

Grocery Workers Stand Strong: Taking on Kroger & Albertsons for a Fair Contract

While these employees have worked to contribute to the companies’ massive profits, corporations have prioritized massive payouts to CEOs and…

8 months ago

PORT Briefs: Port Police Recover $600K in Stolen Chassis, KCLA Radio Hosts Port Report and Hybrid Vessel Set to Arrive

The investigation spans many months where suspected criminals would enter container terminals and remove chassis set aside for commercial truckers…

8 months ago