Despite low-unemployment and a bullish stock market, working people are still losing their grasp on the American Dream. How can that be? It’s pretty simple. Corporate CEOs and the wealthy few are taking all the economic gains for themselves, while workers continue to lose ground. With a big election looming this fall, Labor Day takes […]
Read MoreCalifornia Labor Federation Endorses Gavin Newsom for Governor
Labor Federation Delegates Cite Newsom’s Record in Support of Working People, Commitment to Good Jobs, Resisting Federal Attacks
Read MoreAB 2395: A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing
by Robert Longer, Legislative-Political Director, CWA Local 9421
Today 50+ members of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), District 9, packed the California Assembly Committee on Appropriations hearing room, complete with bright orange t-shirts and CWA logos. What was normally a boring committee meeting turned into quite a show of unity, and certainly caught the attention of lawmakers. Why such a big turnout? CWA members were present to oppose Assembly Bill 2395.
Read MoreBoosting Workers is a Big Boost for the Economy
The “chicken little” crowd of corporate CEOs and their lobbyists keeps saying anything California does to boost working people is a “job killer.” Unfortunately for them, the facts tell a very different story. Look no further than the latest unemployment figures, showing yet another drop to 5.3 percent, the lowest level since 2007.
California is the most pro-worker state in the country. We just raised the minimum wage to $15 per hour. We’re combatting against wage theft. We support stronger unions. We tackle retirement security head on. We protect immigrant workers from exploitation. The Chamber of Commerce’s nightmare is for everyone else the California Dream.
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Seven Things You Need to Know About the New Overtime Rules
According to news reports, the Obama administration will unveil new rules on Wednesday that will make millions more people eligible to receive overtime pay. Click here for seven things you need to know about the new rule!
Read MoreCalifornia Workers Deserve Reliable Schedules
Senator Leyva introduces The Reliable Scheduling Act to bring stability to families across California
By Rachel Warino
Help #StampOutHunger on Saturday May 14!
The 24th annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive is on Saturday, May 14. The food drive, sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), is the world’s largest one-day food drive, taking place in more than 10,000 cities and towns in all 50 states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia.
Read MoreCalifornia Labor “All-in-to-Win” for Silicon Valley Security Officers
Organizing Stewards Learn from the Experts
AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer: “Dalzell’s bold vision sets the standard”
More than 80 Organizing Stewards and “apprentice” Organizing Stewards came together on April 22 at Weakley Hall for a one-of-a-kind workshop featuring some very influential labor leaders and worker advocates.
Read MoreJanette Reid just received a layoff notice from UC Berkeley after dedicating 30 years to the UC
By Rachel Warino
Imagine dedicating 30 years of your life to one employer, then one year away from retirement getting handed a layoff notice. It feels so wrong on such a visceral level but it just happened to Janette Reid. Janette had worked for the University of California Berkeley Molecular & Cell Biology Department and was the first administrative support worker to receive a layoff notice.
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