Since the beginning of this pandemic, workers have borne the brunt of this crisis. They’ve been on the frontlines for nearly two years, every day, keeping our economy afloat. Now, with the Omicron surge leading to record cases, frontline workers are more at risk than ever. And many are assuming this risk with few protections. […]
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Essential Workers Urge CA Legislature to Provide COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
Essential Workers Urge CA Legislature to Provide COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Sacramento, CA – On Thursday, a coalition of essential workers, worker advocates and labor unions came together to urge the California Legislature to provide two weeks of COVID-19 supplemental paid sick days to workers. COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave previously expired in […]
Read MoreCalifornia Labor Federation Applauds Governor’s Budget For Critical Investments in Jobs, Education and Health Care, Commitment to COVID Paid Sick Leave
California Labor Federation Applauds Governor’s Budget For Critical Investments in Jobs, Education and Health Care, Commitment to COVID Paid Sick Leave Statement by California Labor Federation Executive Secretary-Treasurer Art Pulaski Gov. Newsom’s 2022-2023 budget proposal includes historic investments in critical priorities for all Californians, including health care, COVID response, transportation, housing, workforce development and good […]
Read MoreCalifornia Labor Federation Thrilled to Announce Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez’s Return to Labor Movement
For Immediate Release January 3, 2022 California Labor Federation Contact: Steve Smith 510-326-4644 ssmith@calaborfed.org California Labor Federation Thrilled to Announce Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez’s Return to Labor Movement Gonzalez to Join Federation, Federation Executive Council Announces Intent for Her to Become Chief Officer Upon Art Pulaski’s Retirement in July SACRAMENTO — The California Labor Federation […]
Read MoreThe New Labor Laws Coming to California in 2022
California Labor’s 2021 Legislative Agenda focused on recognizing the essential workers who have served our state and communities during an historic pandemic, as well as to help those who have suffered job loss during this time find meaningful opportunities to access good jobs with livable wages and safer working conditions. The pandemic continues to expose […]
Read MoreFrom Moment to Movement: The perfect storm of public support and frustrated workers.
Working people are fed up. With the full reopening of businesses across the country this year, an increasing number of American workers are reevaluating the role of work in their lives. They’re realizing (most) bosses suck, and they’ve had it. Their frustration turned into collective action that’s leading to historic wins in their workplaces, and […]
Read MoreWorkers Standing Together in Record Numbers to Turn the Tide in California and Across America
Though working people have faced innumerable challenges in 2021, there’s a silver lining. Like never before, workers are organizing to fight back against corporate control of our economy. Collective action has led to a series of strikes and near strikes that put the wealthy and powerful on their heels and led to groundbreaking gains on […]
Read MoreHistoric IATSE Agreement Delivers Big Gains to Entertainment Workers While Bolstering All Workers Nationwide
When working class folks fight back against millionaire bosses, they know the deck is stacked against them. That’s especially true of IATSE members who recently took a stand against the powerful and wealthy producers who have been exploiting their labor for profit. Critics who suggest that the recent IATSE tentative agreement is a gradual gain […]
Read MoreOrganizing Wave Builds as Santa Ana Workers Take on Global Conglomerate Kingspan Over Pollution, Unsafe Working Conditions
The wave of worker organizing continues! Workers at Kingspan, a global “green” building materials maker, filed complaints with Cal/OSHA on October 15, and with the State Water Resources Board/CalEPA on October 19, alleging violations of worker safety and clean water laws at the company’s manufacturing facility in Santa Ana. The workers’ stories were featured […]
Read MoreLarry Itliong Helped Lead One of the Most Successful Strikes of All Time. This Striketober, Let’s Remember His Legacy
There’s been more attention on worker strikes and potential strikes this month than we’ve seen in decades. So much so that October has been branded “Striketober” with worker actions occurring throughout the country at John Deere, Kellogg’s, Kaiser and many more. October 25 is also Larry Itliong Day here in California, a day that recognizes […]
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