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Labor Notes — Conference Marks Labor Movement Growth

CHICAGO — Spurred on by an increase in the number of strikes, labor shortages, COVID-19 surges, skyrocketing inflation, failed promises…

3 years ago

State Assembly Passes Bill to Help Street Vendors

On Aug. 14, the California State Assembly voted 47-0 to pass Senate bill 297, which is designed to make it…

3 years ago

Channel Street Skatepark Opens After 20-year Struggle

Andy Harris was a young skateboarding photographer when he first showed up at this newspaper, snapping pictures and getting his…

3 years ago

Gen Z Moves to Unionize

Amazon, Starbucks have been  successful at keeping unions at bay. Labor leaders Chris Smalls and Tyler Keeling change the equation …

3 years ago

Building a Stronger Economy: The Ports’ Neglected Role

In July Random Lengths News reported on the Economic Roundtable report, “Someone Else’s Ocean,” which critically examined the long-term neglect…

3 years ago

Neighborhood Council Issues— Billboard at End of 110 Fwy & Kobe Bryant Memorial at Angels Gate

Some San Pedro residents are trying to get rid of the billboard at the end of the 110 freeway. At…

3 years ago

43rd Annual LA/Long Beach Harbor Labor Coalition Parade and Rally

The Los Angeles / Long Beach Harbor Labor Coalition presents the largest Labor Day event in the western half of…

3 years ago

Long Beach Expands Access to Monkeypox Vaccines

Eligible Long Beach residents can now get vaccinated against monkeypox or MPX at the Long Beach City College clinic without…

3 years ago

EPA Awards $3.5 Million to Protect Coastal Habitats

The funds were the second such award from EPA to Restore America's Estuaries or RAE, which manages the competitive National…

3 years ago

Protecting Yourself, Others During Excessive Heat and Increased Wildfire Risks

It’s critical for residents to be familiar with the Ready! Set! Go! program that provides important pre-planning and evacuation information.

3 years ago