Labor News

Read the latest news in labor here.

Port of Los Angeles Strengthens Partnership with Shenzhen Port Group and Yantian International Container Terminals

  LOS ANGELES — The Port of Los Angeles July 9 signed a Memorandum of Understanding  or MOU with Yantian…

2 months ago

Anti-Labor Trafficking and Wage Theft Legislation Sponsored by DA’s Office Signed Into Law

SACRAMENTO — Anti-labor trafficking legislation co-sponsored by the Los Angeles County and Sonoma County District Attorneys’ offices has been signed…

2 months ago

Former LB Councilmember and Labor Leader Al Austin Launches Campaign for Water Replenishment District Board of Directors

  LONG BEACH—  Former Long Beach City Councilmember and longtime labor leader Al Austin announced his campaign for the Water…

2 months ago

New Royal Role Expands Gatlin’s Push for Africa–Los Angeles Trade Ties

On June 15, civic leader Joe Gatlin, who serves as the Harbor Area commissioner on the Los Angeles City Planning…

2 months ago

Historic Move — UAW Votes to Divest From Israel

  The United Auto Workers or UAW, which boasts some 400,000 active members across the U.S., June 18 voted to…

2 months ago

ILWU Bloody Thursday July 5

  The International Longshore and Warehouse Union recognizes Bloody Thursday every July 5, honoring those killed in the 1934 strike,…

3 months ago

Gov. Newsom Signs Executive Order to Prepare Workers and Businesses for Potential AI Disruption

    SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom May 21 issued an executive order directing California to prepare workers, small businesses,…

3 months ago

Representatives Nanette Barragán, Robert Garcia, and Senators Alex Padilla, Adam Schiff on DOD’s decision to bypass ILWU Local 56 for hazardous materials services during LA Fleet Week

  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representatives Nanette Barragán (CA-44) and Robert Garcia (CA-42), along with Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Adam…

3 months ago

New Green Truck Corridor Comes With Dark Shadows

So, yes, it’s good to see the Port of Long Beach move away from its historic involvement with fossil fuel…

3 months ago

Governors Briefs: California’s Fast Food Minimum Wage Increase Helped 730K Workers and An Appointment

California’s Fast Food Minimum Wage Increase Helped 730K Workers with ZERO Job Loss SACRAMENTO — It’s been just over two…

4 months ago