Tentative Agreement Marks Progress Toward Protecting San Jose’s Public Services
This agreement reflects the meaningful gains workers across San Jose have secured through sustained pressure, solidarity, and a…
Barbara Lee gives upbeat address as unions press for deal
In her second State of the City speech, this one coinciding with her campaign for reelection, Mayor Barbara…
Thousands of San Jose city workers authorize strike amid stalled contract talks
THOUSANDS OF SAN JOSE CITY WORKERS have voted to authorize their bargaining representatives to call a strike, ratcheting…
Oakland city workers shut down meeting, hold rally to demand fair contract
Hundreds of Oakland city workers disrupted a council meeting Tuesday to demand a fair contract. The workers, represented…
Labor and Community Leaders Kick-Off Oakland’s Yes on Measure E Campaign to Protect Essential Services & Keep Fire Stations Open
OAKLAND, Calif., April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Oakland labor including IFPTE Local 21, Oakland Firefighters, SEIU Local 1021,…
The 37 most powerful labor leaders in San Francisco
They can mobilize armies of foot soldiers to put a politician into office. They pour big bucks into…
Voters will decide on a new Oakland parcel tax in June
In June, Oakland voters will get to decide whether property owners will pay a new parcel tax —…
Berkeley Unified to send 350-plus potential layoff, reassignment notices to staff | Local Schools
The Berkeley Unified School District board approved the potential elimination or reduction in work for more than 120 classified employees…