New CA law may help more victims of human trafficking
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SF schools chief wants a new contract. The teacher’s union says ‘thanks, but no thanks’
Last fall, Dr. Maria Su was approaching her 16th year as the executive director of the San Francisco…
California’s men in crisis are falling through the cracks
Jodeah Wilson, 22, on his laptop at his off-campus apartment near Sacramento State University on Oct. 17, 2025.…
Oakland City Council kills lawsuit against Southwest Airlines
Last year, the Oakland City Attorney sued Southwest Airlines for allegedly depriving some of its thousands of workers…
Starbucks workers rally in Oakland as union baristas vote on whether to authorize strike – WPXI
PITTSBURGH — Starbucks workers in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood rallied for a contract on Sunday as union baristas voted…
The loss of Kent Wong and the future of labor and immigrant rights in California
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New law gives California Uber drivers right to bargain collectively – People’s World
Governor Gavin Newsom, joined by organized labor, signed into law landmark legislation that strengthens labor rights for rideshare…
California’s chronic deficit looms again as Newsom prepares his last state budget | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
It seems like just yesterday that Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislators enacted a state budget that papered…
Labor Union Urges LA to Show Up for Saturday’s `No Kings Day’ Protest
A prominent labor union and organizers for Saturday’s “No Kings Day” protest Thursday urged Angelenos and Southern California…
As refineries close, workers struggle to retrain
By Adam Echelman, CalMatters The Wilmington location of the Phillips 66 refinery complex in Los Angeles, on Sept.…
California oil workers face uncertain future
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Thirty years ago, Willie Cruz was shocked when he learned the Southern California oil…
If New York or California enter a recession, the entire U.S. economy would be next. So how are they doing?
Last Updated: Oct. 12, 2025 at 7:23 p.m. ETFirst Published: Oct. 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET New York and…