Labor News

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…

4 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,…

4 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,…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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…

6 months ago

JCOD Marks Second Chance Month with Events Across Los Angeles County

  LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department or JCOD will take part in a…

6 months ago

California Launches Campaign to Boost Service and Job Skills

  SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom March 25 kicked off the 2026 California Service Corps recruitment, calling on 10,000 young…

7 months ago

National Public Defense Day (Gideon Day Special)

On March 18, 1963, in Gideon vs Wainwright, the US Supreme Court held unanimously that the Sixth Amendment's guarantee of…

7 months ago

Hahn Addresses Chavez Sexual Abuse Allegations, Suggests Holiday Name Change to “Farmworker Day”

  SAN PEDRO — Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn March 18 issued the following statement: “I am horrified by…

7 months ago