It was Monday of the last week of the legislative year. Just like every time I walk into the state Capitol I wonder, am I wearing pants? I always check myself as I walk in the front doors of the building.
Read MoreThe Senate Is in a Hurry to Cut Our Health Care
Do you remember “Repeal and Replace,” “Repeal and Run” and “Skinny Repeal”? Those were all plans pushed by the Senate Republican leaders at the end of July in a frantic, failed attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and make massive cuts in our health care. Millions of working people stood up and spoke out to stop those cuts. Now, however, Republican leaders are back, just as desperate but hopeful they can sneak something through.
Read MoreLabor, community blasts billionaires, defeats AB 1217
With statewide labor solidarity and community support, the billionaire carve-out bill known as AB 1217 was defeated last week. With strong campaign efforts by UTLA members and allies, including our affiliates, the NAACP, LA County Democratic Party and the state PTA, our message and organizing was powerful enough that the bill was never brought to a vote by the Senate.
Read MoreWhen Public Service Becomes a Divine Calling
“That’s why God put us here, to help each other,” Hamilton says. “It makes me feel good when I have made a difference for someone.”
Read MoreWe Condemn Trump’s ‘Heartless’ Action to End DACA Program
Statement from California Labor Federation Executive Secretary-Treasurer Art Pulaski
Read MoreLabor Day 2017: Good Jobs and Zero Waste Now!
Sonoma County residents have an historic opportunity to address two of America’s most critical 21st century issues: one is soaring economic inequality and the explosion of low-wage jobs paying less than $15 an hour; the other is global warming and the imperative to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions by ending our reliance on fossil fuel. California communities have addressed both crises with “good jobs and zero waste” policies.
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